Midland's recent storms caused major flooding, leading to 16 high-water rescues. City crews worked overtime to help residents caught in the deluge.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect some city funds to be redirected to cover emergency response costs and potential infrastructure repairs.
Residents who were rescued and the emergency responders who performed the rescues.
People whose homes or property may have been damaged by the floodwaters.
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16 high-water rescues inside City of Midland, officials say newswest9.com
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