Smithville neighbors begin recovering homes, normalcy after Harvey flooding

SMITHVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — Days after rain and wind from Harvey pounded down on Smithville in Bastrop County, residents there are beginning the tiring and expensive process of restoring their damaged homes and possessions.
In Bastrop County, Smithville was one of the places hit hardest by flooding, as city manager Robert Tamble explained that in particular Northeast Seventh street saw major damage. He said that in total they expect that between 30 and 40 homes in the city were flooded, tho