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South Texas worked to dry out on Friday after severe thunderstorms a day earlier flooded streets and compelled dozens of water rescues as many drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles on roads a...
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At least three people died. Hidalgo County officials said in a statement that they did not immediately have more information about the three deaths except that they involved law enforcement efforts.
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At least 4 dead after severe storms in the South Texas-Mexico border region and hundreds rescued
Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border has let up but rescues are still ongoing after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.
Floods Sweep South Texas and Nearby Border Cities in Mexico
Severe storms dumped about half a year’s rainfall in two days, leading to flash floods across both sides of the border.
3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding
More than 3,400 in several counties in South Texas remained without power on Friday afternoon, according to AEP Texas. A flood warning was still in effect for portions of South Texas, including Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties, through early Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Three dead, more than 200 rescued in south Texas after severe flooding
In Harlingen, officials said their city received more than 21 inches (53 centimeters) of rain this week, with the heaviest rainfall on Thursday causing severe flooding that had authorities rescuing more than 200 residents,
Extreme, record-breaking flooding sweeps through southern Texas
A large part of South Texas is reeling from life-threatening flooding that began overnight and continued into Friday morning. Thunderstorms began Wednesday, with another round of heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon and evening.
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At least 4 killed in severe storms along Texas-Mexico border
At least four people were killed in severe storms in the near Texas' border with Mexico amid heavy rain and flooding, officials said on Friday. Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron counties in Texas faced among the heaviest storms,
Texas lawmakers approve billions for Operation Lone Star despite drop in unlawful border crossings
The border operation's price tag is expected to jump to almost $18 billion by fall 2027 under the proposed budget.
US Army Stryker armored vehicles roll into El Paso, West Texas to boost border security
U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles began rolling to locations along the Mexican border in El Paso and the Big Bend regions of West Texas, the military's Joint Task Force Southern Border said.
4 Dead After Flooding in South Texas and Mexico
More than 20 inches of rain — about a half-year’s worth — fell in some areas near the border on Thursday and Friday.
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At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas
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