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Webb County added to Abbott’s federal disaster request as South Texas flooding continues
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ellie Bednarz , KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has been added to Texas’ request for expanded federal disaster assistance as floodwaters continued rising across South Texas on Friday afternoon. Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage in Cotulla earlier in the day and directed the Texas Division of Emergency Man...
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Key takeaway Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage in Cotulla earlier in the day and directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek a Major Disaster Declaration covering 30 counties, including Webb County, according to a state announcement.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County has been added to Texas’ request for expanded federal disaster assistance as floodwaters continued rising across South Texas on Friday afternoon. Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage in Cotulla earlier in the day and directed the Texas Division of Emergency Man...
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