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Gov. Greg Abbott provides flood recovery update in Kerrville as cleanup begins
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· July 20, 2026
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Key points The state's response to the flooding has included the deployment of 2,700 personnel and the completion of 270 rescues. During his visit, Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 28 counties, which will allow for federal aid to be provided.
Cleanup efforts have started in Texas following recent flooding. Governor Greg Abbott visited Kerrville to provide an update on the recovery process.
During his visit, Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 28 counties, which will allow for federal aid to be provided. The state has deployed a significant number of personnel to assist with the cleanup and rescue efforts.
Further details on the flood recovery and cleanup efforts are available through CBS Austin. The state's response to the flooding has included the deployment of 2,700 personnel and the completion of 270 rescues.
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Category: safety Published: July 20, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cleanup efforts have started in Texas following recent flooding. Governor Greg Abbott visited Kerrville to provide an update on the recovery process. During his visit, Abbott signed a disaster…
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