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Texas Floods Force Emergency Dam Release | Texas News
Texas is in crisis as historic flooding claims lives and devastates communities across Central and South Texas, with Governor Abbott declaring a disaster in 28 counties and calling for federal aid. The Mansfield Dam’s floodgates are set to open for the first time since 2019, releasing controlled but dangerous waters as Lake Travis rises. Residents downstream face fast-moving water, debris, and health risks. Scenes of destruction include flooded RV parks and scattered belongings, with two confirmed deaths — a Kerrville man and a Uvalde County driver swept away. Roads and bridges are…
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