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Gov. Abbott: Nearly 500 homes sustain flood damage in Kerr County; Nueces River concerns continue
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
While Gov. Greg Abbott provided new information Monday on the local and state response to flooding in Comal, Kendall and Kerr counties, several other South Central Texas cities are bracing for high floodwaters downstream. Officials are now focusing their attention on the Nueces River, which Texas...
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Key takeaway Officials are now focusing their attention on the Nueces River, which Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd said reached approximately 9 feet Monday morning.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The severe weather response update from Governor Greg Abbott comes at a critical time for San Antonio and surrounding areas, where residents are still reeling from the devastating floods. As Bexar County was among the 28 counties listed in the major disaster declaration, local residents will be closely watching the briefing for news on relief efforts and support. The fact that first responders rescued over 500 people and Texas Game Warden officials made numerous rescues and evacuations, including pets, underscores the massive scale of the response. With two confirmed deaths and significant damage to infrastructure, such as the Kerr County Courthouse, the community will be looking to the governor's update for a sense of what's being done to help affected areas recover and rebuild. San Antonio's own experiences with flooding will likely inform the local response to the governor's update, as residents and officials assess what measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of future severe weather events.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? While Gov. Greg Abbott provided new information Monday on the local and state response to flooding in Comal, Kendall and Kerr counties, several other South Central Texas cities are bracing for high floodwaters downstream. Officials are now focusing their attention on the Nueces River, which Texas...
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