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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
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Key takeaway The Pat Tillman Award for Service will be presented to Ruskan at the 2026 ESPY Awards, acknowledging his contributions and bravery, particularly during floods in the Texas Hill Country.
A local hero from the Texas Hill Country will be recognized for his service at the upcoming ESPY Awards. S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, has been selected to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
The award is a notable honor, and further details about the recognition and the ESPY Awards can be found through ABC13 Houston. The Pat Tillman Award for Service will be presented to Ruskan at the 2026 ESPY Awards, acknowledging his contributions and bravery, particularly during floods in the Texas Hill Country.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) 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 service at the upcoming ESPY Awards. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, has been selected to receive the Pat Tillman…
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