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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it
The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
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 ...
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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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Flood-Affected Kerr County Residents
Texas offers Disaster Unemployment Assistance to those affected by severe storms and flooding as per Governor Abbott's ...
Why are flags in Texas at half-staff? Honoring Central Texas flooding victims
Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter Wednesday morning instructing flags on state property to immediately be lowered statewide.
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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.
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 ...
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 ...