Gov. Greg Abbott warns that Texas Panhandle wildfires could worsen

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(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer) [Gov. Greg Abbott, officials warn Texas Panhandle wildfires could worsen over weekend]( State officials warned that the wildfires raging through the Texas Panhandle could become worse over the weekend. [They pleaded with residents in the region]( to not let their guard down for the foreseeable future. Gov. Greg Abbott visited with local and state leaders in Borger on Friday afternoon to discuss the extent of the fires’ damage and the immediate and long-term needs of the communities. 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