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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott compares floods to Friday Night Lights

By Joi Louviere

July 15, 2025

At least 120 dead and our governor is talking football…okay.

Trump is expected to visit the flood-damaged area Friday, July 11. Stay tuned for more on that visit.

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    Joi Louviere is the Senior Newsletter Editor (DFW). She’s a seventh generation Texan and world traveler, passionate about college access, DIY projects and trying out all the coffee shops in Dallas. Send all story tips to [email protected] and sign up for her newsletter here.

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