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Austin Pets Alive! deploys flood response teams as south Texas communities brace for rising rivers
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Ethan Love , as published by KXAN Local
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In particular, Austin Pets Alive is working in Cotulla to prepare for potential flooding.
Austin Pets Alive is taking action to support communities in south Texas that are at risk of flooding. The organization is deploying teams to help with flood response efforts. In particular, Austin Pets Alive is working in Cotulla to prepare for potential flooding.
This includes setting up pet shelters and evacuation resources. Further details about the flood response efforts and the situation in Cotulla are available from the source, but it is known that major flooding is a threat to communities along the Frio and Nueces rivers.
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Category: local Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KXAN Local Reading time: 1 min
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