The cost for providing the expanded service is still to be determined, said Dale. The existing HERO program, which operates only in metro Atlanta, costs about $10 million a year to cover 382 miles ...

Beyond just roadside assistance, officials say the HERO program is part of a larger effort to strengthen the Permian Basin community. “We’re all connected to each other out here,” Richmond said.

Roadside hero rescues teen brothers from upside down car in water-filled ditch (WNEM) “This wasn’t just any ordinary ditch. This ditch is like, 15 to 18 feet deep.

HERO stands for Highway Emergency Response Operation. It's a free roadside assistance initiative from TxDOT. The program can help drivers get gas, get their battery jumped or if they get a flat tire.