Search and rescue operations remain underway in Central Texas following the devastating floods over the Fourth of July ...

It was Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a rescue swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard on the Fourth of July along the Guadalupe River.

The lifeguards at Stallings Pool don’t wear capes, but when asked if they felt like heroes, none of them shied away from the title. “I saved someone, and that’s what heroes do,” Cyres said. The ...

A Texas flood survivor with floppy ears is touching hearts nationwide and raising awareness for pet rescues and the need for support after disaster strikes. Meet Superman the dog.

HAWAII KAI, Hawaii (Island News) -- A man who was rescued from the waters at Sandy Beach on Thursday died at the hospital from his injuries. Lifeguards at Sandy’s responded to a struggling swimmer in ...

The Austin Firefighters Association has released the results of the “no confidence" vote in Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker.

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