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Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration for 28 counties after flooding
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· July 17, 2026
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Key points This will be followed by a press conference at 3 p. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a major disaster declaration for 28 counties due to flooding.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a major disaster declaration for 28 counties due to flooding. The governor is scheduled to visit Uvalde on Friday to receive an update on the storm and flash flood response.
A briefing is planned for 2 p.m., which will be open to photographers only. This will be followed by a press conference at 3 p.m., where state and local emergency officials will join the governor.
Further information on the disaster declaration and the governor's visit to Uvalde can be found through KABB FOX 29.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KABB FOX 29 (FOX affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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