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The driver of the bus, which was carrying 46 students, does not face any criminal charges, but has been cited for failure to drive in a single lane and improper use of a seat belt. Seventeen people were taken to the hospital after the crash.
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Eighteen people were ultimately taken to local hospitals, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed. Leander ISD said Thursday evening that all of the injured had been released from the hospital.
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Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like Travis and Kerr counties.
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As ripple effects of the disaster spread through the community, a crowd gathered to work through their intense emotions and remember the victims.
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After the flood damaged homes and wiped out a bridge, many residents came to the church for food, supplies and community.
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Monday's event, themed "Unity Through Diversity," featured performances from dancers, musicians, choirs and spoken word artists, as well as a marketplace with local venders.
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Dedicated fans of 1974 horror classic make pilgrimages to Bagdad Cemetery in Leander where the iconic opening scene was filmed.
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A leak in the pipeline supplying water from Lake Travis to the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority water treatment facility was diverting 2 million gallons of water a day. The facility is Leander's primary source for drinking water and supplies Cedar Park with 20% of residents' drinking water.
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Leander voted 59% in favor of staying in the Capital Metro system and the 1% sales tax that pays for transit service.
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The election results mean Leander will keep a commuter rail link into Austin, a commuter bus route and an on-demand minibus called Pickup. The city will also continue paying a 1% sales tax to Capital Metro.