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Eanes ISD community mourns death of Westlake High graduate in Hill Country flooding
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A Westlake High School graduate has passed away due to flooding in the Hill Country.
The Eanes ISD community is in mourning following a loss. A Westlake High School graduate has passed away due to flooding in the Hill Country. Details of the incident are limited, but the community is coming together to grieve.
The Eanes ISD is affected by this loss, indicating the individual had a connection to the school. For more information on this tragic event, readers can refer to the original report from CBS Austin , which may provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the death of the Westlake High graduate.
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Category: local Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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