Cotulla

A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic floods in Texas, which caused over 500 rescues and significant damage. Governor Greg Abbott assessed flood damage in Cotulla, noting the Nueces River crested at major flood stage and downstream areas will remain at risk. A disaster declaration covers 59 counties with federal aid requested for 33.

Austin Pets Alive! is deploying flood response teams to Cotulla, Texas, to prepare pet shelters and evacuation resources as major flooding threatens communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.