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Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness

CBS News on MSN · 12m

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.

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 7h

Abbott invokes a football metaphor in Texas flood response

Following an aerial tour of the area, Abbott told reporters that blame-seeking was “the word choice of losers.” The governor then turned to that most cherished Texas unifier, football, likening emergency responders to a football team faced with a setback.

CNN on MSN · 7h

Rep. Doggett fires back at Gov. Abbott’s comments about Texas flood

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) pushed back against a football analogy made by Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday, saying the catastrophic flooding in the state and the region’s response to the disaster is “not a game.

Flood death toll in Central Texas rises to 119

UPI on MSN · 1h

Central Texas flood casualties rise to 118 killed, 172 missing

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state lawmakers to convene a special session on Monday as the death toll rose to 118, with 172 missing, following the July 5 flooding.

The latest on the catastrophic floods in central Texas

The death toll from a devastating flash flood in several Texas counties continues to rise. Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 109 people have died and more than 161 are still unaccounted for, five days after the event.

Texas governor says at least 161 people missing after floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 161 people are known to be missing, after catastrophic flooding hit the state. The number includes five Camp Mystic campers, a counselor, “another child not associated with the camp” and 12 people “in other parts of the state.

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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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Gov. Abbott faces backlash over likening those questioning flood response to 'losers'

Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the ...

Texas Public Radio41m

Floods, abortion and THC: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces packed special session agenda

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his official proclamation announcing a special legislative session. Texas lawmakers will ...

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Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response to special session agenda

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers ...

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Texas flood death toll nears 120 as searchers scour debris for the missing

Officials warned that the full extent of the catastrophe is unknown and unaccounted victims could still be found amid the ...

Houston Public Media12m

Congressional redistricting, including in Houston, on Texas governor’s agenda for special legislative session

Hemp regulation, property taxes and natural disaster preparation and response -- in the wake of deadly flooding in Central ...

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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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Texas News Anchor Rips Kristi Noem And Greg Abbott Over Flood Press Conference

San Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...

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