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Virginia First Lady Escapes Deadly Texas Floods

7/11/2025

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Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and her family faced a harrowing escape from catastrophic floods in Texas, which have tragically taken over 120 lives and left 170 missing. While vacationing by the Guadalupe River, they were caught in the chaos. Amidst the devastation, local heroes like Matthew Crowder have stepped up, bravely rescuing families and supporting recovery efforts in their communities.

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Story summary

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and her family faced a harrowing escape from catastrophic floods in Texas, which have tragically taken over 120 lives and left 170 missing. While vacationing by the Guadalupe River, they were caught in the chaos. Amidst the devastation, local heroes like Matthew Crowder have stepped up, bravely rescuing families and supporting recovery efforts in their communities.