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South Texas flood death toll rises to 3 after driver swept away in Val Verde County, Gov. Abbott says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Olivia Dague, Luis Cienfuegos, Rebecca Salinas, Spencer Heath , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County on July 20, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. The announcement was made in a Friday afternoon news conference at the La Salle County Courthouse. “Now, there are officially thr...
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Key takeaway The Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office identified the Uvalde victim as 74-year-old Stephen Rolf.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The governor's visit to Cotulla comes at a critical time for La Salle County residents, many of whom are still reeling from the devastating floods that forced nearly 600 people to shelter in place. As Abbott assesses the damage and meets with state and local officials, he will likely be briefed on the specific needs of the community, including potential gaps in resources and support. The fact that two deaths have been reported in neighboring counties, including Uvalde and Kerr County, underscores the severity of the situation and the need for a coordinated relief effort. With communities like Kerrville extending disaster declarations due to widespread damage, it's clear that the road to recovery will be long and challenging. As the governor speaks to the press and attends a food distribution, he will be speaking directly to the concerns of Texans who are struggling to recover from this disaster.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A third person has died as a result of the flooding in South Texas after floodwaters swept away a vehicle in Val Verde County on July 20, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. The announcement was made in a Friday afternoon news conference at the La Salle County Courthouse. “Now, there are officially thr...
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