Half of Cleburne is under a boil water notice right now, so don't drink straight from the tap. You'll need to boil your water before using it for cooking or brushing your teeth to avoid getting sick.
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You might see a slight bump in your utility bill or have to shell out extra cash for bottled water while this lasts.
Nobody really wins here, but the city is doing this to keep everyone from getting sick.
Residents in the affected zones are stuck with the inconvenience and the extra chore of boiling water.
<p>Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding. The region is still recovering from devastating floods a year ago. The governor said Thursday that the hardest-hit areas are expecting more rain and are not out of danger yet. The National Weather Service says a “deadly flood wave” churned down the Guadalupe River that runs alongside Camp Mystic. That's where two dozen children and two counselors were killed last July. Gov. Greg Abbott says more than 2,000 first responders had been deployed and that some evacuations began before the worst of the flooding.</p>
Cleburne issues boil water notice for about half of city WFAA
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