Panhandle Regional Advisory Council

01/07/2026

01/05/2026

01/02/2026

On behalf of the entirety of TSA-A and the State of Texas, we congratulate and thank Loyd Hall of Hartley Volunteer EMS for 50 Years of service to his community.

Loyd Hall is currently the longest-serving EMS provider in the State of Texas, and throughout his entire career, he has never allowed his EMS license to lapse. For five decades, he has continued to train, certify, and show up whenever his community needed him.
Over the years, Loyd has responded to countless calls, helping neighbors on what were often the worst days of their lives. Known for his calm presence, experience, and dedication, he has been a steady and dependable part of Hartley Volunteer EMS for generations. Many current EMS providers have learned from Loyd simply by working alongside him.
Fifty years in EMS is more than a milestone—it represents commitment, sacrifice, and a genuine desire to serve others. Loyd’s career is a rare achievement and one that has left a lasting impact on Hartley EMS and the community it serves.

Hartley Volunteer EMS extends its sincere appreciation and congratulations to Advanced EMT Loyd Hall for 50 years of dedicated service. His legacy is one of reliability, professionalism, and heart, and it will not be forgotten.

12/28/2025

🚨 Influenza A is on the rise in our area 🚨
So far this year, Influenza A has caused 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths nationwide (CDC).

Protect yourself and others. Stay home if you’re sick, wash your hands often, and cover coughs and sneezes. Prevention matters.

12/19/2025

On behalf of every hospital, EMS service, fire department, and countless others—not only in RAC A, but across the state of
Texas—we would like to say thank you.

Thank you for your friendship.
Thank you for your kindness.
Thank you for your leadership.

You have always said that this RAC is made up of all of us, and that it succeeds or fails because of its members. However, your leadership and vision are what have made our RAC what it is today. Through Hurricane Harvey, through COVID, and through every disaster, storm, and fire, it was your guidance that brought us together and made it happen and we succeeded.

Keith “PJ” Lemons—thank you doesn’t seem to be enough. You will be missed!! "Love you - Mean it"

12/16/2025

Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (Panhandle RAC), is an advisory council to hospitals and EMS.

12/13/2025

The Panhandle RAC is set up at the North Side Toy Drive providing helmets to kids who choose bikes for Christmas as part of our injury prevention program.