Texas flags lowered to honor Hill Country flood victims
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'In heartfelt remembrance of those whose lives were tragically lost in the recent floods, I ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff,' Abbott said. 'Cecilia and I continue to pray for their loved ones as they grieve this unimaginable loss and urge all Texans to continue praying for all impacted by this devastation. Texas stands united in mourning and in our resolve to support those who strive to heal and recover. May God bring comfort to every family affected and strength to the thousands of first responders still working on the ground.'
Governor Abbott said that all businesses, individuals and other entities are to fly their flags at half-staff until sunrise on Monday, July 14.
While Governor Abbott's Day of Prayer proclamation was Sunday, July 6, he still urges Texans to continue praying for the lives that were lost, for anyone still missing, for the recovery of the communities that were impacted and for the first responders working day and night to find everyone that is still missing.
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