Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.

KERRVILLE, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott joined General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in Kerr Coun

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — More than a week after catastrophic flash flooding devastated Texas Hill Country, rescue efforts continue and among the teams on the ground is Florida’s own Task Force Four.

More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

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

The catastrophic flash floods ... then rescue, then recovery. The Response Phase begins when the ICS is activated. This involves setting up an Emergency Operations Center and appointing an incident commander to coordinate efforts across all agencies.

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.