September 2026 Section Meeting

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a group tour of Disaster City in College Station on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM!

This tour is offered and guided by Scott Salter, Rescue Program Director with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI).

This is a unique chance to visit the renowned Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) facilities, with a walking tour of Disaster City and a guided tour of the training field, which includes stops at the Emergency Operations Center and the fire training props.

RSVP Required:
Due to space limitations, we can accommodate only the first ~15 respondents for the tour. Please RSVP by COB Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.

Important Information & Reminders:

  • Tour Location:
    Disaster City (Rescue Training Facility)
    11000 Stillwater Drive
    College Station, TX 77845
  • Transportation: Each participant is responsible for their own transportation to the facility.
  • Parking: Ample parking is available on site and no parking permit is required.
  • Lunch will not be provided during the tour. Please plan to have lunch before or after the event.
  • Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, background check paperwork is required ahead of time.
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Robert Wunderlich Receives DeShazo Award

Photograph of Larry Picasso, Robert Wunderlich, and Brian Moen at the award presentation

Left to right: Larry Picasso, Robert Wunderlich, and Brian Moen

Congratulations to Brazos Valley member Robert Wunderlich. He received the John J. DeShazo, Jr. Professional Practice Distinguished Service Award at the TexITE spring meeting in Houston, Texas. The award is given to a TexITE member for distinguished long-term practice in the transportation profession, having demonstrated untiring and unselfish contributions through personal integrity, leadership, dedication, and inspiring fellow transportation professionals to greater service.

Upcoming Events

  • September Section Meeting
    • September 24, 2026
    • We are excited to announce an opportunity for a group tour of Disaster City in College Station on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM!

      This tour is offered and guided by Scott Salter, Rescue Program Director with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI).

      This is a unique chance to visit the renowned Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) facilities, with a walking tour of Disaster City and a guided tour of the training field, which includes stops at the Emergency Operations Center and the fire training props.

      RSVP Required:
      Due to space limitations, we can accommodate only the first ~15 respondents for the tour. Please RSVP by COB Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.

      Important Information & Reminders:
      • Tour Location:
        Disaster City (Rescue Training Facility)
        11000 Stillwater Drive
        College Station, TX 77845
      • Transportation: Each participant is responsible for their own transportation to the facility.
      • Parking: Ample parking is available on site and no parking permit is required.
      • Lunch will not be provided during the tour. Please plan to have lunch before or after the event.
      • Non-U.S. Citizens: If you are not a U.S. citizen, background check paperwork is required ahead of time.
       
  • October Section Meeting
    • October 22, 2026
    • Speaker TBA
  • December Section Meeting
    • December 3, 2026
    • Annual Business Meeting