ROBSTOWN, Texas — The Robstown Police Department has launched a free registry program designed to help them better assist the city's most vulnerable residents during emergencies.

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, known as the "STEAR" program, is a program by the Texas Department of Emergency Management that RPD is implementing for the city.

"We want to build this registry. We want to stack the registry full of local citizens so we can help," Mike Tamez, Robstown police chief, said.

The program is designed to identify residents who may need additional support during evacuations or other emergencies.

"Like if they are bedridden, what do we need. What kind of support can we give. They have pets, what can we do." Chief Tamez said.

Chief Tamez said his officers are taking t

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