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Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods

The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.

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Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response

In the wake of the deadly floods, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that looking into who is to blame is “the word choice of losers.”

USA TODAY · 1d

Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

At least 173 people missing in Texas floods

ABC News on MSN · 4h

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC News analysis of Federal Emergency Management Agency data, satellite imagery and risk modeling.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Central Texas flood death toll at least 120 with hundreds missing

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday ordered state legislators to convene a special session on Monday as the death toll rose to at least 120 people and 172 reported missing in Fourth of July flooding in the Hill Country.

Texas flooding: More than 170 people still missing following deadly floods

Almost 120 people are dead across Central Texas after flooding over the July 4th weekend. More than 170 people are considered missing, according to officials.

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Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...

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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

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Kerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of flooding

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

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Criticism mounts after Abbott's 'tone-deaf' remarks on football team analogy

After his comments, many shared their criticism of Abbott on social media. Make Mindful Decisions posted on X, "That's ...

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Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims

Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas ...

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Texas flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing hits triple-digits

KERRVILLE, Texas (TNND) — It has been five days since catastrophic flooding hit Texas on what was supposed to be a joyous ...

Governor Abbott Outlines Texas' Comprehensive Response to Flooding Crisis in Austin Press Conference

Governor Greg Abbott updates on Texas' response to severe flooding, highlighting ongoing dangers and state efforts, supported ...

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on Texas to buy sirens for flood-prone counties

Gov. Greg Abbott seems likely to add the issue to the agenda, telling reporters that legislators would have the opportunity ...

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