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…
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…
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – On Sunday evening, January 11, three Texas city Fire Chiefs were inducted into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor as recipients of the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was established in 2023 and recognizes current or former firefighters or emergency service personnel for their…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and Goodwill Industries of South Texas (Goodwill South Texas) are collaborating to connect people to meaningful careers, fill critical workforce gaps and build stronger, more resilient communities in the Coastal Bend region. Together, the organizations are changing lives and strengthening the state’s talent pipeline. For more than 77…
In February of 2026, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will bring cybersecurity professionals, industry partners and community leaders together for the TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit, a three-day event designed to strengthen the resilience of Texas communities and build a more prepared workforce. This year’s Summit will take place in College Station from February…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Darren Smith, program director for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Extension Program, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow Service Award. This prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional leadership, his decades of service to Texas communities and his unwavering commitment to training excellence…
Course addresses pediatric patient needs in the event of a large-scale disaster Nearly 18 million children under 18 years old live in the six U.S. Gulf Coast States and Puerto Rico, but only 47 percent of hospitals nationwide have a disaster plan that includes pediatric patients. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the…
