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Travis County outlines flood recovery steps: debris removal, burn permits, low-water crossing repairs
Summary
County officials updated the Commissioners Court on recovery after July 2025 severe storms, including debris removal estimates, a limited burn ban with permitting in affected creeks, plans for road and bridge design work, and a unanimous vote to extend free drop-off vouchers at the 1431 collection center through Aug. 24.
Travis County officials told the Commissioners Court on Aug. 5 that recovery from the July 2025 storms remains active in the Sandy Creek and Cow Creek areas, with debris removal, permitting and infrastructure repairs underway.
Cynthia McDonald, County Executive for Transportation and Natural Resources, said county crews have collected 46,694 cubic yards of debris from the Sandy Creek neighborhoods and are preparing for private-property water-debris removal. She said the county submitted a request to the state for assistance removing vehicles and has distributed 300 vouchers to residents to haul debris to a landfill.
McDonald asked the court to extend the waiver of fees at the 1431 collection center; the court approved continuing…
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