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Big Sandy Creek
Coverage of Big Sandy Creek in the Nexus archive.
- Travis County bridges face unique post-flood challenges
The July 2025 flood destroyed the FM 1431 bridge at Cow Creek and shifted the Big Sandy Creek bridge, disrupting access for residents and drivers for weeks. Travis County bridges are facing unique post-flood challenges.
- One year after the Texas floods, home feels further away than ever
A year after deadly floods in Sandy Creek, Texas, destroyed 74 homes and killed 10 people, the Gerstner-Willis family and community remain displaced, with many still living in damaged homes or RVs. Ashlee Willis and her family survived the July 2022 storm but have yet to rebuild, highlighting ongoing struggles in the disaster-affected area.