Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
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Another round of showers and storms will roll through Southeast Texas Wednesday, beginning in the morning and lasting through the early afternoon. While no flash flooding is expected this time, minor ponding on roads and street flooding could be a concern for your morning commute.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
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According to the National Weather Service a Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the Texas Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains through Thursday evening.
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SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
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Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 beginning at 3 P.M. Saturday, mall officials said.
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Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
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