Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of lives lost in Hill Country flooding

AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) — Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state on Wednesday in honor of the people who lost their lives as a result of the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas.

“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 Gregg Abbott

Abbott said that flags should be returned to full-staff at sunrise on July 14 and that he encourages everyone to continue to pray for the lives lost, those still missing, for first responders and the recovery of these communities.

At least 119 deaths have been confirmed in six counties. Abbott said Tuesday afternoon that 161 people are missing in Kerr County alone. Overall, at least 172 people remain missing.