Two Austin based organizations; Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) and Captain Hook Austin have teamed up to support and serve the community in a greater capacity. Local non-profit, TEXSAR is widely known for their search and rescue efforts and widespread community involvement. You can count on this group of 400+ volunteers to be there for our State’s crisis’ and disasters and they do that with support of corporate and local sponsors and private donors. Local Dumpster company, Captain...

TEXSAR Central and South Central Team Training October 24, 2020 Seguin, Texas Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) hosted a COVID-19 cautious 9-hour training in Sequin, Texas this past weekend. More than 40 active members, new members and prospective members attended the hands-on simulated training in the difficult Texas terrain near Seguin, Texas. All members were pre-screened for COVID-19 prior to attending and medical masks were worn for the duration of the event.  This was the first time Texas Search and...

THE TEXSAR SILENT AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!   Register on the Auction Website and check out all the incredible items graciously donated to TEXSAR. Auction Link: https://texsarlive.ggo.bid/     This is going to be an exciting week! New items will be added daily so check back for updates, we are so grateful for your support!   Below are some friendly reminders of how you can support TEXSAR this week!     RSVP Link: 

Please welcome TEXSAR in to the 21st Century by using our new Text-to-Give fundraising opportunity. This venture is long overdue, but regardless, we are thrilled to get it started. This will be a great tool for fundraising. Our team continues to look for new and creative ways to keep TEXSAR funded and able to deploy.  Try it out – Text TEXSAR to 44-321   ...

TEXSAR’s Trek Across Texas Challenge is a virtual, month-long physical challenge fundraiser. Participants choose from one of four virtual routes across Texas and have a month to walk/jog/run the route distance. Throughout the challenge, update your time/distance within the RunSignup portal and post photos and status updates of your journey. Create an individual fundraising page and encourage friends and family members to donate to TEXSAR in support of your challenge. Registration is $35 and is open now...

Out of an abundance of caution TEXSAR has made the difficult decision to cancel the 3rd Annual TEXSAR Memorial Clay Shoot on July 11th. With the state of COVID-19 in our communities we feel that it is best we cancel the event. We appreciate your understanding, continued support, and we hope you and your family stay safe and well. Stay tuned for a new opportunity to support TEXSAR – more information coming soon!   ...

Over the years, Doctor Jorgensen has led TEXSAR to new frontiers in the way we operate medically in the field. Through his leadership we have been able to implement a myriad of tools and processes. As of April 1st, Doctor Jorgensen has stepped down as TEXSAR’s Medical Director. Dr. Jorgensen isn’t going far though, as he will still remain a member of TEXSAR and hopefully get back in the field, where he loves to be. Dr. Jorgensen, we wish you...

TEXSAR was requested by Harris County Public Health to assist two different COVID-19 testing centers in the Houston area. A huge thank you to the members that selflessly stepped up to support our communities. TEXSAR members were provided with all the proper PPE. During these unprecedented times TEXSAR remains ready and able to serve. To request TEXSAR please contact the TEXSAR Activation Line (Official Agencies Only):(512) 994-4727  ...

TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue) teamed up with We Are Blood to host a public Blood Drive. During these unprecedented times TEXSAR aims to support the community in all the ways that we see fit. Blood donation numbers have dropped drastically since safety measures for COVID-19 have ramped up. Last week Pete Gaynor of FEMA stated: “Just as the social distancing guidance recommends that it’s okay for people to leave home for necessities like groceries, or a doctor’s visit, or the...