100 Club of Kendall County

06/19/2026

Support our mission by donating to the 100 Club of Kendall County. 💙

👉 100clubkendallcounty.org

06/18/2026

It is with great sadness that DPS announces the death of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero.

Trooper Romero was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, when a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol unit to collide with the vehicle. Trooper Romero died on scene.

Trooper Romero answered the call to serve each day with honor and remained steadfast in his commitment to protecting and serving Texans. The DPS family will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of this state.

Full release: bit.ly/4vZULmw

06/14/2026

Today, we celebrate two important occasions in our nation's history.

Happy Birthday to the United States Army, proudly serving our country since 1775. We also recognize Flag Day, a time to honor the Stars and Stripes and the freedoms it represents.

On this special day, we extend our gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve our nation and communities.

06/13/2026

Last night on I-10, one of our fire trucks was struck while crews were working an incident. Thankfully, no first responders or patients from the original incident were injured. The driver of the vehicle was injured and transported for medical care. We are keeping them in our thoughts and wishing them a full recovery.

Move Over. It Saves Lives.

Every day, Texas first responders step out of their trucks and onto one of the most dangerous places to work: the shoulder of the highway.

Texas Move Over Law

If you see flashing lights on the side of the road, Texas law requires you to:

• Move over one lane if it is safe to do so
• Slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit if you cannot safely change lanes

It is not just a ticket. It can be the difference between someone going home or not.

The risk is real.

From 2013 to 2023, more than 50 first responders were struck and killed nationwide each year while working roadway incidents. In Texas, we have lost troopers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow operators, all hit by drivers who did not slow down or move over.

At 70 mph, a vehicle travels about 103 feet per second. That leaves almost no time to react if crews are standing near the roadway.

Why we park the way we park

When you pass a crash scene and see a fire truck blocking lanes at an angle, that is intentional. We call it a “block.”

• Angle of protection: The truck is positioned to take the hit instead of our firefighters, medics, law enforcement officers, and patients working behind it
• Buffer space: We leave room between the truck and the incident so crews have a safer area to work
• Upstream warning: Those big trucks with flashing lights give drivers time to see us, merge, and slow down

We would rather replace a $1 million fire truck than lose a firefighter, medic, law enforcement officer, tow operator, or member of the public. But we would prefer to do neither.

The next time you see flashing lights ahead, slow down, move over, and stay alert.

Our families thank you. So do yours.

Please share to help keep our crews safe.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

June is National Safety Month, making it the perfect time to check your home's smoke alarms. 🚨

Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your family in the event of a fire. Take a few minutes today to test your alarms, ensure they are properly placed throughout your home, and replace any that are outdated or not functioning correctly.

06/08/2026

In July 2019, Kendall County Sheriff's Deputy Carlos "Smiley" Ramirez was killed in the line of duty while serving our community. He left behind his wife, Jessica, and their two young children, Alex and Ava.

On Friday, during a memorial held at Deputy Ramirez's gravesite in El Paso, his oldest child, Alex, received a check for more than $11,000 from 100 Club member Michael Cokerham in recognition of his high school graduation.

Shortly after Deputy Ramirez's passing, the 100 Club of Kendall County purchased a $10,000 CD for each of his children. Today, Alex received the first of those funds, along with the interest earned over the years.

Moments like these reflect our mission: standing beside first responder families not only in the days following a tragedy, but for years to come. Congratulations, Alex. We wish you all the best in this next chapter.