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Texan Stoicism Provides Comfort, and Excuses, After the Flood
Texans often draw on the idea of their own self-reliance during times of adversity. Gov. Greg Abbott has used it to deflect ...
Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash ...
Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response
In the wake of the deadly floods, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that looking into who is to blame is “the word choice ...
Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda
Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what ...
Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
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 ...
Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response to special session agenda
In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers ...
Greg Abbott Rebukes Question About 'Blame' As 161 Missing After Texas Flood
Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said ...
Gov. Greg Abbott vows to find "every missing person" as death toll in Central Texas floods tops 100
As search efforts entered their fifth day in the devastating Central Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to find "every ...
Gov. Greg Abbott Rants About Football, ‘Losers’ When Asked Who To Blame For Texas Floods
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) suggested Tuesday that those looking to assign “blame” for the deadly flood in Kerr County last weekend might just have the mindset of “losers.”Abbott confirmed that more ...
Texas floods latest: Death toll rises to 121 as Camp Mystic cabins ‘found to be in extremely hazardous’ flood zone
At least 121 people have been killed and 173 others are missing as Texas officials deflect questions over the state’s ...