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The Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company has bad news for area homeowners: you typically need a separate flood insurance policy to make a claim.
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Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration in Uvalde
Officials announce donation, recovery resourcesAbbott announced a major disaster declaration and requested federal aid for 28 counties, including Uvalde, on July 17 after days of flash floods ravaged Texas.
Resiliency center offering community support
FREEThe Uvalde Together Resiliency Center at 2104 E. Main St. is accepting walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21-24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25. Director Jayme Johnston invites anyone needing support in the wake of catastrophic flooding to visit the center at 2104 E. Main St. Johnston said center staff plan to offer snacks, a […]
Batesville underwater after Leona floods
Residents say they had “no warning”The Leona River flooded nearly the entire town of Batesville overnight July 17, and some residents said they had no idea until water was at their doorsteps.
Uvalde County man dies in flash floods
A 74-year-old man was found dead in his vehicle in Uvalde County after being swept away by floodwaters around 10:30 p.m. July 16.
Governor speaks rainfall, floods in Uvalde
Gov. Greg Abbott said July 16 that Uvalde and Johnson City are the two Texas communities at greatest risk for life-threatening flooding over the next 24 hours, with forecasters predicting the Nueces River could reach record levels overnight as additional rainfall falls on already saturated ground.
Here’s what’s open in Uvalde
FREEFor residents seeking information on which stores remain open amid flooding conditions, we have learned the following about business operations across Uvalde as of the morning of July 16. Call ahead, as store hours are subject to change, and never cross barricades or venture into roadways covered by water.
Rescues happening ‘by the minute’ in Uvalde
FREENo people have been reported dead, injured or missing as of 10 a.m. July 16, according to the Uvalde Police Department. Multiple shelters are open.
Hospital open; clinics, government offices close
FREEThe Uvalde County Courthouse closed at noon July 14 due to inclement weather and related flooding. As of 3 p.m. July 14, interim county judge Jerry W. Bates was not sure whether the courthouse would open July 15.
Road closures delay power restoration
FREEAEP Texas is showing scattered power outages across Uvalde, Uvalde Estates, La Pryor, Barksdale and Camp Wood, with some anticipated restoration times as late as 9 a.m. July 17. The La Pryor outages show restoration times of noon or earlier July 16. Barksdale and Camp Wood, with about 34 residences without power due to three outages, should be restored by […]
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