Earlier this month, Dale Hammon, an experienced diver from East Liverpool, made his way down to Kerrville, Texas to help with search and Recovery Efforts. He is this week’s WYTV Hometown Hero. “We have a skill that most divers don’t have and most other people don’t have.

Follow for live updates in the Texas flooding as more than 173 are missing as rescuers continue a desperate search

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.

Minnesota Task Force 1 responded to a request for aid from Texas after a devastating flood, conducting search and recovery operations. Their skillful response underscored the value of inter-state emergency support.

With just two days’ notice, 16 firefighters and four search dogs from the Czech Republic arrived in the Texas hill country, teaming

Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history.

The Kerr County sheriff paused search efforts Sunday because of more flooding from heavy rain in Central Texas. Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico were also under flood watches.