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.
By Aaron Barker at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News · · 1 min read

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
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