Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a state disaster declaration for El Paso County following damaging floods this week before turning his attention to property tax cuts, border security and attacks on his Democratic opponent during a campaign rally in West El Paso.
Abbott, 68, addressed hundreds of supporters at a packed Rosa’s Cantina, 3454 Doniphan Drive, five days before the Nov. 3 general election in which Abbott is seeking a fourth term as Texas governor against state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. He first took office as governor in 2015.
Abbott opened his remarks by addressing the flooding that damaged homes and forced evacuations earlier this week in parts of El Paso County, including Northwest El Paso and in the Horizon City area…