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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 ...
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
Kerrville’s mayor said he was unaware of any help sent by the state to his community ahead of the flood, a day after Gov.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session ...
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 ...
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Gov. Abbott orders special session on redistricting, Hill Country flooding, THC and unfinished GOP priorities
The Republican governor laid out an ambitious agenda that includes an unexpected array of conservative bills that failed ...
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of lives lost in Hill Country flooding
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state on Wednesday in honor of the people who lost their lives as a result of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.
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Texas Governor Abbott slammed for 'vile' football analogy over tragic deaths
The governor, who stands to lose political trust and standing if found in part responsible for the state's failed flood ...