Governor Abbott Announces $40M for Kerrville Long-Term Flood Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott (R) today announced a $40 million commitment to support long-term housing recovery in Kerrville and surrounding areas following the devastating July 4th floods. Governor Abbott made the announcement alongside the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which is managing the distribution of the funds. READ MORE.

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Governor Abbott Announces $40M for Kerrville Long-Term Flood Recovery — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott (R) today announced a $40 million commitment to support long-term housing recovery in Kerrville and surrounding areas following the devastating July 4th floods. Governor Abbott made the announcement alongside the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which is managing the distribution of the funds.

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Governor Abbott Announces $40M for Kerrville Long-Term Flood Recovery — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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