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Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech

Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Barker, as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News · July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave a speech in Kerrville on Saturday. The occasion marked one year since severe flooding occurred in the Hill Country.

The flooding had a significant impact on Central Texas, resulting in a substantial loss of life. A total of 136 lives were claimed across the region.

Further details about the governor's speech and the anniversary of the flooding are available from the source, FOX 4 KDFW, for readers seeking more information about this event.

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Category: News · Published: July 4, 2026 · Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News · Reading time: 1 min

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Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech

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