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Federal disaster aid approved 7 weeks after South Central Texas floods; Bexar windstorm assessment begins
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brian Kirkpatrick, Texas Public Radio , as published by Houston Public Media
· September 4, 2026
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Key points A damage assessment is currently underway in Bexar County following a windstorm that took place on August 28. The approval comes 7 weeks after the flooding occurred and covers 19 counties.
Federal disaster assistance has been approved for areas affected by severe flooding in July. The approval comes 7 weeks after the flooding occurred and covers 19 counties.
A damage assessment is currently underway in Bexar County following a windstorm that took place on August 28.
Further information on the federal disaster assistance and the damage assessment in Bexar County is available from the source. Details on the impact of the flooding and the windstorm are also provided.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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