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Texas Hill Country floods hero Scott Ruskan to recieve Pat Tillman Award at ESPY Awards
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Pat Tillman Award for Service will be given to Ruskan at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
A local hero from the Texas Hill Country will be recognized for his bravery. S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, is set to receive a prestigious award.
The Pat Tillman Award for Service will be given to Ruskan at the 2026 ESPY Awards. This award acknowledges his selfless actions during floods in the Texas Hill Country. Further details about Ruskan's heroism and the award can be found through ABC13 Houston, the source of this information.
The ESPY Awards will provide a platform to honor Ruskan's service and bravery.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local hero from the Texas Hill Country will be recognized for his bravery. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, is set to receive a prestigious award. The Pat Tillman Award for Service…
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