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Officials: Dozens of Uvalde County residents rescued from severe weather; Mandatory evacuation in effect for some
By Nate Kotisso, Madalynn Lambert, Alex Gamez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
Uvalde city, county, state and federal authorities updated this week’s flood response during a Wednesday morning news conference. During the news conference, Uvalde Mayor Hector Luevano said local low-water areas are in the process of being barricaded.“With rapidly changing weather conditions, we...
Key takeaway ”On Tuesday, Uvalde police officers said they conducted 24 water rescues.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The flood response efforts in Uvalde County have significant implications for San Antonio , given the proximity of the two areas and the potential for flooding to impact the broader region. As Uvalde city and county officials work to provide shelter and assistance to those affected by the flooding, San Antonio residents should be aware of the potential for flooding to spread to surrounding areas, including parts of Bexar County. The fact that Uvalde police officers conducted 24 water rescues on Tuesday underscores the severity of the situation, and San Antonio's emergency management officials should be closely monitoring the situation in Uvalde to prepare for any potential flooding in the city. Additionally, the relocation of residents to a temporary shelter at the William R. Mitchell Uvalde County Fairplex may put a strain on local resources, and San Antonio may need to provide support to its neighboring county in the coming days.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Uvalde city, county, state and federal authorities updated this week’s flood response during a Wednesday morning news conference. During the news conference, Uvalde Mayor Hector Luevano said local low-water areas are in the process of being barricaded.“With rapidly changing weather conditions, we...
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