Permian Basin Teams Race to Flood Zones | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

First responders from the Permian Basin are racing to the Texas Hill Country to battle catastrophic flooding, deploying a full medical team, heavy transport, and an ambulance while still covering their own county. Snyder’s Emergency Management Coordinator Jay Callaway is on the ground in South Texas, coordinating relief efforts under San Antonio’s direction, while local fire crews handle home emergencies back home. Beyond government teams, the Salvation Army is already serving hundreds of meals and providing critical support in flooded zones like Uvalde and Kerrville. As Central Texas reels…