Texas A&M Public Works Response Team Helps Texas Communities Restore Water Service “When you get up in the morning, turn on the faucet and you’ve got water, that’s a blessing. People don’t realize once that water gets cut off, everyone needs to come together, because every minute that passes matters,” said Ray McKnight, president of…
From a malnourished stray on the streets of Mississippi to a nationally certified disaster response hero, Canyon’s journey highlights the extraordinary potential of rescue animals. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named Canyon, a FEMA-certified search-and-rescue Labrador Retriever employed by Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1), recipient of its 2026…
Nicholas Mesagno II flew from Seattle to College Station last year to take a no-cost three-day training course about Cybersecurity Incident Response and Management, and he left with a recruiting strategy he still utilizes today to fortify the State of Washington’s digital safety. Mesagno serves as cyber resilience specialist for the Washington Emergency Management Division,…
In August, hundreds of National Guard members worked through collapsed buildings, a simulated disease outbreak and mass casualty scenarios at Texas A&M Engineering Extension’s (TEEX) Disaster City®, where the region’s Homeland Response Force (HRF) is undergoing training and evaluations of its response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) disasters. The three-day preparedness…
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) officially opened its new advanced skills workforce training facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 23, at 223 N Chaparral St. in downtown Corpus Christi. The $12.5 million project involved renovating 15,000 square feet on the third floor of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi’s…
The day after deputies from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office completed a de-escalation course in Northeast Texas, the training was put to the test when a deputy responding to a 911 call encountered a teenager in a mental health crisis involving a knife. In a situation that could have turned violent, the deputy used the…
When a firefighter crawls through smoke or a hazmat technician steps into the unknown, the tools they carry can mean the difference between life and death. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Office of Research exists to make sure those tools work in any emergency situation. “A lot of great ideas die because they…
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is redefining first responder education through innovative training that prepares students for the realities of emergency medical care. By combining technology with realistic simulations and hands-on field experiences, the program equips future emergency responders with the confidence, skills and relationships needed…
For Steven Ray, supporting first responders goes beyond the job; it’s personal. After experiencing and witnessing the mental toll that emergency response takes on firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, paramedics and dispatchers, Ray wanted to build a support system within his department but needed guidance to begin. That desire led him to Support That Saves: A Guide…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has released its Annual Report for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a year of growth, service and statewide impact. The report provides an overview of TEEX’s financial and programmatic performance, along with key milestones that supported public safety and workforce development across Texas and beyond. During fiscal year 2025, TEEX trained more than 230,000 participants and delivered training…
