SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited San Angelo to hand out surprise checks from George Strait's fundraiser for flood relief.

"Strait from the Heart" was started to help raise funds for Texans affected by the July 4 floods. Abbott was in San Angelo for what was expected to be just a meet and greet, but handed out checks from the fundraiser to unsuspecting but happy residents.

"Everybody who had their primary residence damaged or destroyed over in Kerr County and they have extra money," Abbott said. "So, Chief Kidd and myself talked to their organization. We said that there are people here in Tom Green County who need help also. They said, 'You know what, that's right,' and they wanted to help you."

Surprised residents were ecstatic about receiv

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