ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — When the nearest hospital is 30 minutes away and ambulances take 20 minutes to arrive, every second counts in an emergency.

That reality is driving Robertson County leaders to empower residents with life-saving skills through CPR and first aid training programs.

Watch the full story here: Robertson County EMS bridges emergency care gap with CPR training programs

"I think it's extremely important, because, you know, living in a rural area, the response time for EMS to get there is going to be longer than if you were in the city," said Jana Cox, a Leon County resident who attended a recent training session.

Ezekiel Ramirez

Extended response times create critical gaps

In rural communities like Robertson County, residents face significantly longer wait

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