Memorial honors Sandy Creek flood victims one year later

Attendees reflected on the tragedy and honored those who died when floodwaters surged through the Sandy Creek area of northwest Travis County one year ago.
By Kevin Baskar at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News · · 1 min read

Attendees reflected on the tragedy and honored those who died when floodwaters surged through the Sandy Creek area of northwest Travis County one year ago.
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