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Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins Original

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By Aaron Barker
| KTBC-TV (Austin, TX) Verified
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country. What we know: Abbott was surrounded by politicians and officials from several different agencies when he signed the order at a news conference in Uvalde. The move will open up federal assistance for those impacted by the floods after it is approved by President Donald Trump, Abbott said.
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Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country Original

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By Tracy DeLatte, Aaron Barker
| KDFW-TV (Dallas, TX) Verified
By Tracy DeLatte and Aaron Barker Published July 17, 2026 1:42 PM CDT Victim ID'd after getting swept away by deadly Texas floods The family of one victim of the Texas Hill Country flooding confirmed his identity late Thursday night. John Mark Steward is one of two confirmed deaths from the catastrophic flooding that hit Central Texas on Thursday. FOX 4's Alex Boyer and Peyton Yager have more from the site of the flooding.
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Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections Original

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By Aaron Barker
| KTBC-TV (Austin, TX) Verified
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down. What we know: Abbott said Friday that he has appointed Robert Howden as the 116th Secretary of State. Howden will replace current Secretary of State Jane Nelson on Saturday. The appointment is seen as crucial since the office is in charge of election administration – a role that will have major implications for the upcoming midterm voting.
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