In 2020, TEXSAR announced the Carine Chalfoun Service Above Self Award, in honor of our late board member, colleague, and friend. Carine embodied everything that was right for this world and for this team. Service above all else, continual education of oneself, and sense of mission. This award is given to a member who represents and embodies service above self, education, dedication, integrity, perseverance, and mission to TEXSAR and the greater community. With this award, the recipient will also receive a scholarship...

On behalf of Texas Search and Rescue, thank you for participating in the 6th Annual Search Party 2021 at Dell Diamond’s Heritage Center. From Randy Collins receiving the Carine Chalfoun Service Above Self Award to dancing the night away along to our band ‘Jeff Plankenhorn and Friends’, a great time was had by all. We are excited to announce that record-breaking funds were raised at this year’s event! TEXSAR raised $80,000 because of you! We are already hard at work planning events...

Texas based non-profits, Angel Flight South Central (AFSC) and Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) have teamed up to support and serve the state of Texas during times of disaster and emergency. The two organizations will be working together to strengthen response times for disaster support and search and rescue missions. As one of the largest non-paid search and rescue teams in Texas, TEXSAR provides services to all 254 counties; however, Texas is huge and it takes time to allocate resources from...

Texas Non-Profit Responds to Hurricane Ida New Orleans, Louisiana – In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in South East Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) has deployed a team of 6 rescue boats, two high clearance vehicles, and 28 volunteers to aid in the aftermath and determine additional needs in the area. The volunteers in the group are trained in rescue boat operations and flood and swiftwater rescue, many of them were in...

The 4th Annual TEXSAR Memorial Clay Shoot was a Success! Our sincerest thanks to everyone who made it possible. Because of YOU, TEXSAR raised: $16,396 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 5th Annual TEXSAR Memorial Clay Shoot – June 4th, 2022 Hog Heaven Sporting Club in Dripping Springs, Texas AWARD WINNERS 1st Place Team – Wichita Falls Fire Department 2nd Place Team – Kyle Fire Department 3rd Place Team – Team Andrew Top Male Shooter – Brent Womack  Top  Female Shooter – Danielle Hale TEXSAR CLAY SHOOT PHOTO GALLERY ...

June 10th – 11th Shop Online or In-Store & Support TEXSAR (In-store must be at North Lamar in Austin, TX Location) Support Virtually: June 10 & 11 on KendraScott.com and enter code: GIVEBACK-ABYSL at check out for 20% of your purchase to go back to TEXSAR! Visit Here for more Information ...

In the discipline of search and rescue (or SAR), more assistance generally means a more effective operation. Availability of search technicians and equipment is a major determining factor in the speed at which aid can be rendered. This is why asking for outside assistance in search missions can truly be the difference between life and death. Cooperation between volunteer teams and paid agencies is a win-win situation for a number of reasons.  Some SAR teams are composed...

The response to an incident involving people who are lost, missing, or endangered frequently involves a search and rescue (or SAR) mission. Incidents such as these are frequently (but not always) related to recreational outings, criminal activity, medical issues, or disasters. Let’s take a look at a few different situation types that may call for a SAR mission! One classic example of a scenario that warrants a search and rescue operation is someone who becomes lost or...

Tuesday, May 18th(Hays County, Texas) – The Commisioners Court will recognize May 23rd – May 29th as Search and Rescue Awareness Week. This acknowledgement falls right at the start of hurricane season and is a stark reminder of the Memorial Day Flood that occurred on the evening of May 23rd and early morning hours of May 24th, 2015 in Wimberley, Texas. TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) has worked in conjunction with the emergency services throughout Hays...

Winter Storm Uri reeked havoc on the entire state of Texas beginning Valentine’s Day weekend 2021. Ice and snow covered the entire state. Texas infrastructure is not equipped for weather and temperatures that Texans faced which led to power outages, water shortages, and extensive home damages. TEXSAR stepped up to the plate to provide for their communities. TEXSAR members supported water and food distribution across the state and prepped to work warming stations if necessary. These volunteers stepped up even though...