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McAllen firefighters who deployed to Hill Country reflect on flood anniversary
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Lauren Sierra , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 3, 2026
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Key points The flooding resulted in the loss of over 130 lives, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the state's history. This Saturday marks a somber anniversary for Texas, as it will be one year since catastrophic flooding occurred in Central Texas.
This Saturday marks a somber anniversary for Texas, as it will be one year since catastrophic flooding occurred in Central Texas. The flooding resulted in the loss of over 130 lives, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the state's history.
The anniversary coincides with the Independence Day holiday, which has taken on a new meaning for many in Texas. McAllen firefighters who deployed to the affected area are reflecting on the event.
Further details about the anniversary and the reflections of McAllen firefighters are available from ValleyCentral, a local news source in McAllen, Texas.
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Category: safety Published: July 3, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? This Saturday marks a somber anniversary for Texas, as it will be one year since catastrophic flooding occurred in Central Texas. The flooding resulted in the loss of over 130 lives, making it one of…
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