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Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ and Kerr counties.
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As ripple effects of the disaster spread through the community, a crowd gathered to work through their intense emotions and remember the victims.
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After the flood damaged homes and wiped out a bridge, many residents came to the church for food, supplies and community.
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Monday's event, themed "Unity Through Diversity," featured performances from dancers, musicians, choirs and spoken word artists, as well as a marketplace with local venders.
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Dedicated fans of 1974 horror classic make pilgrimages to Bagdad Cemetery in Leander where the iconic opening scene was filmed.
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A leak in the pipeline supplying water from Lake AGÕæÈ˰ټÒÀÖ to the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority water treatment facility was diverting 2 million gallons of water a day. The facility is Leander's primary source for drinking water and supplies Cedar Park with 20% of residents' drinking water.
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Leander voted 59% in favor of staying in the Capital Metro system and the 1% sales tax that pays for transit service.
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The election results mean Leander will keep a commuter rail link into Austin, a commuter bus route and an on-demand minibus called Pickup. The city will also continue paying a 1% sales tax to Capital Metro.
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The Austin suburb is voting on whether to cut ties with Capital Metro and keep millions in sales tax cash.
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Leander's City Council voted to call an election this spring on whether to redirect millions of dollars in sales tax revenue currently paying for membership in the regional transit system into the city's spending account.