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Midland County Fire Marshal deployed to help with South Texas flood recovery
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tamlyn Price , KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch has been deployed to South Texas to help assess damage following the severe storms and flooding that have impacted communities across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Plains. Bunch is the first Midland County employee d...
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Key takeaway He traveled to San Antonio on Sunday, July 19, on what was first scheduled as a 10-day deployment before being assigned to the small Zavala County community of Batesville.
Why this matters in The Midland
The deployment of Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch to South Texas highlights the regional cooperation that exists among Texas emergency responders. As a community that has experienced its own share of severe weather events, Midland County is well-equipped to provide support to affected areas. Bunch's expertise in damage assessment will be invaluable in helping the state determine the extent of the disaster and allocate necessary resources to impacted communities. The fact that Midland County is among the agencies responding to the flooding also demonstrates the county's commitment to supporting other Texas communities in need. As the recovery efforts continue, it will be worth watching how Midland County's experience with disaster response informs its own emergency preparedness and response strategies, potentially leading to improvements in local protocols and procedures. The community can take pride in knowing that its own emergency responders are making a difference in the lives of those affected by the flooding.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch has been deployed to South Texas to help assess damage following the severe storms and flooding that have impacted communities across the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Plains. Bunch is the first Midland County employee d...
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