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Couple's request for records after flooding challenged by Central Texas city; Heads to AG's office
By Bobby Poitevint at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to shar...
Key takeaway The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to share their story.
Why this matters in The Waco
The flooding issue on Veterans Avenue in Copperas Cove is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by residents in dealing with local government bureaucracies. The Howells' experience, with thousands of dollars in repairs and a disrupted home foundation, raises questions about the city's infrastructure planning and maintenance. The emails between city officials and the couple reveal a complex issue with multiple possible causes, including higher layers of asphalt and poor drainage. The city's decision to challenge the couple's public information request, citing confidentiality and litigation concerns, will now be reviewed by the Texas Attorney General's office. As the case moves forward, it will be important to watch how the city addresses the underlying infrastructure issues and whether the Howells receive the information they are seeking. The outcome of this case may have implications for other residents in the area who may be experiencing similar flooding issues.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to shar...
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