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Flooding batters Hill Country once again
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A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde. More than 270 people were rescued. Damage was widespread from rains bringing as much as 25 inches to parts of Kerr County and 10 to 15 inches in other counties. That is much lower than the toll from last summer’s flooding, which killed more than 130 statewide, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Officials and residents credit improved warning systems, including text alerts and flood sirens, and fewer...