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A ban has been in place for decades. City officials say there are several factors to consider before allowing folks to jump in the water.

The state Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

Some Austin City Council members have suggested finding a different gas utility after a string of rate increases from Texas Gas Service.

After days of reports of more than 100 missing victims, officials now say the number of missing is significantly lower than originally reported.

Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.

A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides, and debris lingered throughout what was left.

Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in Central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners.

A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk.

The Central Texas town was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind � but still feels the emotional effects.

The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has awarded around $660 million since the plan was published, with a special legislative session coming soon.