Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags lowered to half-staff to honor lives lost in devastating Hill Country floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives during the Hill Country floods.

Flags will be returned to full-staff at sunrise on Monday, July 14.

“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 in a statement.

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On Sunday, Abbott also issued a proclamation declaring a “Day of Prayer” across Texas.

He also encouraged everyone to pray for those who lost their lives, those still missing, the recovery of affected communities, and the first responders working tirelessly on the ground.

“May God bring comfort to every family affected and strength to the thousands of first responders still working on the ground,” Abbott continued.