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10th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk is on Saturday, May 17, 2008 – 10:30 am

You can ride a 14 mile family fun ride which loops back to the start line or you can ride a 52 or 81

Memorial Day flood: One family's loss
(Part 9) Shaela Leggett-Wilson remembers the flood in 1981 that killed her grandmother and uncle.
FULL STORY >> 5/29/2006 5:43 PM

1981 flood destroyed flagship Whole Foods
(Part 8) The devastating flood 25 years ago destroyed the original Whole Foods at 10th and Lamar. Luckily, the company decided to rebuild.
FULL STORY >> 5/29/2006 3:23 PM

What's changed since the 1981 flood
(Part 7) The disaster 25 years ago prompted the city of Austin to create a flood early warning system and streamline emergency operations.
FULL STORY >> 5/28/2006 1:49 PM

Texas Floods: Remembering the 1981 Memorial Day flood
(Part 6) A devastating flood on Memorial Day in 1981 killed 13 people and caused $36 million in damages.
FULL STORY >> 5/27/2006 1:22 PM

Texas Floods: The flood plain
(Part 5) Find out what it really means to live in a 100-year or 500-year flood plain.
FULL STORY >> 5/26/2006 9:37 AM

Texas Floods: Water rescues
(Part 4) The Austin Fire Department practices rescuing victims in swift water.
FULL STORY >> 5/25/2006 12:42 PM

Texas Floods: How dams control flooding
(Part 3) Dams store water for drinking and playing, but more than that, they help control Central Texas flooding.
FULL STORY >> 5/24/2006 9:37 AM

Texas Floods: Why Central Texas floods
(Part 2) Many factors combine to give Central Texas the nickname Flash Flood Alley.
FULL STORY >> 5/23/2006 8:33 AM

Texas Floods: A destructive and deadly history
(Part 1) The largest flood in Austin's recorded history was in 1869, but the 20th century has seen its share of disasters as well.
FULL STORY >> 5/22/2006 9:56 AM

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			Storms roll through, viewers send us lots of pictures to share -- hail, lightning and damage. Check out the wildflower gallery too. If you'd like to send us your favorite wildflower snapshot, please fill out an image gallery submission form.

			Lee, Pease, and Matthews elementary schools and the Alternative Learning Center will be closed Thursday due to power outage. St. Paul Lutheran School has cancelled 1st-8th grade classes due to damage.

New and used appliances available at Giant Appliances

The severe storms shook Central Texas overnight. How bad was it?

		My car has dents.
		My yard is a mess.
		My insurance company will not have a good day.
		I curled into a ball all night in terror.
		Other -- Thunder thoughts please.

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