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Abbott, Texas and the flooding

Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response

Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an investigation into possible failures surrounding the readiness for and response to the deadly floods that swept through his state last weekend.

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Gov. Abbott wants an investigation into Texas flooding - but with a caveat

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Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

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Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session

Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days after devastating floods in Texas.

New Republic · 21m

Greg Abbott Moves to Rig the Midterms Amid Texas Floods

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage

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Gov. Greg Abbott Rants About Football, ‘Losers’ When Asked Who To Blame For Texas Floods

Local leaders have expressed the need for a formal flood warning system for a long time.

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor flood victims in Texas

KERA News · 11h

Floods, abortion and THC: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces packed special session agenda

At least 173 people missing in Texas floods

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Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Following the disaster, which claimed the lives of 27 campers at a riverfront youth camp, citizens criticized an apparent lack of prior notice.

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At least 173 people missing in Texas floods as death toll rises to 109

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Texas flooding live updates: 110 dead in Texas, 161 missing in Kerr County

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Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to Texas deadly floods

Several hundred people gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas on Wednesday evening to remember the at least 120 people who died in the catastrophic flash floods over the Jul...

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What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people

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Hill Country Flood death toll tops 100; 161 still missing

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Texas officials deflect mounting questions about response to deadly flood

Search teams persisted in sifting through debris in Texas Hill Country on Wednesday as hopes of finding more survivors dimmed five days after flash floods tore through the region, killing at least 11...

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'Huge wall of water': Texas man stood on meter box to survive deadly floods

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'A gut punch for this community': More than 160 missing in Kerr County after floods

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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

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Abbott instructs state lawmakers to take up congressional map redistricting in Texas special session

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which heavily favor Republicans. The governor called a special session for state lawmakers to address the matter,

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Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month.

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Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims

Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas floods.

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Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods

Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.