Abbott Warns Texans as Deadly Floods Continue Across the State

Camp Mystic: "Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly. We have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level. We ask for your continued prayers, respect and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us."

State Senator Roland Gutierrez: "My heart breaks for the families of the many lost in the central Texas floods. Many of the victims are children at summer camp. Words are not enough to make it better to these families. We must take action to prevent this tragedy ever happening again."

Rep. Beth Van Duyne: "Tom Homan's been getting it done - the One Big Beautiful Bill makes sure he has what he needs to keep going."

State Rep. Andy Hopper: "In just the past week, I've talked to two Republican voters in Denton County who are making plans to move to Oklahoma. Texans are being taxed out of their homes."

Abbott Warns Texans as Deadly Floods Continue Across the State — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) held a press conference at the State Operations Center in Austin, issuing a stark warning to Texans as severe flooding continues to impact wide areas of the state. With lives already lost and more rain expected, the Governor stressed the importance of public safety and ongoing emergency response efforts.

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Abbott Warns Texans as Deadly Floods Continue Across the State — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina