Rebuilding and Moving On

Since the Huerta family owns their home, they have moved back and rebuilt. But many families left Dove Springs never to return, especially renters. Others are trying to decide if they should rebuild too, or leave. Many are waiting to learn if the City of Austin and Travis County will buy their homes in the floodplain. If the home are bought out, the city could build parkland in place of homes.

Meanwhile, mental health continues to be an issue. Some residents are dealing with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the few health services in the neighborhood are at capacity.

Dove Springs: Turning the Corner - Jun 9, 2014 | Uncategorized