Virginians travel to help Texas flood victims, first responders

Bristol first responders deploy to Texas to assist with flood rescue operations

A local team of swift water rescue specialists departed early Monday morning to help in Texas, where catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend has left more than 80 people dead and many others missing.

How to help Texas flood victims and first responders

Headlines from across the state: Bristol swift water rescue team heads to Texas to support search and rescue amid flooding; more …

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Public safety: Bristol swift water rescue team heads to Texas to support search and rescue amid flooding. — WCYB-TV. Sports: Banana Ball “a huge, huge opportunity for the city of Salem.” — The Roanoke Times (paywall). Lynchburg Hillcats stadium to undergo $5.3 million renovation. — WSET-TV. Economy: Tazewell County will rebid…

Send in the cavalry: Rowan County mules travel to assist Texas flood victims - Salisbury Post

MOUNT ULLA — The mules at Mountain Mule Packer Ranch know a thing or two about traveling into areas wrecked by tragedy. Michele Toberer and her husband Michael own the Mount Ulla-based ranch. In a Monday phone call, Michele confirmed that Michael was on his way to Texas with six of their mules to assist in aid and recovery efforts for the victims of the horrific flash flooding that took place there over the weekend. “We are always paying attenti…

Bristol-based Virginia Task Force 4 deploys to Texas

Hampton Roads teams deploy to Texas to help with rescue, relief efforts after devastating floods

A Virginia Beach swift water rescue team left Sunday to help with rescue efforts, while Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs and Virginia Beach-based Operation Blessing arrived over the weekend to assist with relief efforts.