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Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood
Emergency responders say better tools and preparation also played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
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What happenedEmergency responders say better tools and preparation also played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
The headline splitThe Texas Tribune frames it as "Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood". KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) frames it as "Texas Hill Country wineries assess flood damage after Pedernales River surge".
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Texas Hill Country wineries assess flood damage after Pedernales River surge
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Texas Hill Country wineries along the Pedernales River are beginning cleanup after severe flooding damaged property, equipment and infrastructure. While some vineyards saw several feet of w...
