Texas is grappling with renewed heavy rains and flash flooding, just days after a devastating natural disaster claimed over 120 lives. Kerr and Gillespie Counties faced life-threatening conditions, prompting evacuations and halted search operations for victims of the previous floods. Governor Abbott has expanded rescue operations to include multiple counties, as communities brace for further flooding and damaged infrastructure.
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