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Texas Gov. Abbott, Uvalde PD to host joint news conference on severe weather response
By Daniela Ibarra, Eddie Latigo at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Uvalde Police Department are expected to host a joint news conference Friday on the ongoing response to the severe weather. KSAT will provide a livestream of the event at 3 p.m. in this article. Delays are possible. If there is not a livestream available, please...
Key takeaway In Uvalde County, more than 10 inches of rain fell Thursday on top of the showers of the last few days, according to the KSAT Weather Authority team.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The severe weather response in Uvalde County has significant implications for San Antonio , given the proximity of the two areas and the potential for similar weather patterns to affect the city. As Governor Abbott and the Uvalde Police Department address the ongoing response efforts, San Antonio residents should be aware of the potential for flooding and other weather-related hazards in their own community. The collapse of the Farm-to-Market 481 Bridge above the Nueces River serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of excessive rainfall, and San Antonio's own infrastructure may be vulnerable to similar damage. With major highways and streets in Uvalde County closed due to flooding, San Antonio's emergency management officials should be on high alert, prepared to respond quickly in the event of similar weather conditions affecting the city. The fact that a shelter-in-place was issued for Uvalde County, only to be lifted later, underscores the need for San Antonio residents to stay informed and up-to-date on weather conditions and emergency instructions.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Uvalde Police Department are expected to host a joint news conference Friday on the ongoing response to the severe weather. KSAT will provide a livestream of the event at 3 p.m. in this article. Delays are possible. If there is not a livestream available, please...
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