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North Central Texas Sheriffs form Coalition to Strengthen Rural Communities
Sheriffs from across North Central Texas are coming together in a new effort to improve communication, strengthen collaboration, and enhance public safety across the region. The North Central Texas Sheriff's Coalition held its first meeting on April 15, bringing...
Sheriff Warns of Scammers Posing as Bexar Deputies Demanding Bitcoin
Scammers impersonating sheriff's deputies are threatening residents and pressuring them to send thousands of dollars through Bitcoin kiosks, prompting an urgent warning from Sheriff Javier Salazar. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says it recently became aware of the...
How Emergency Communications Centers Are Adapting to Modern Public Safety Demands
Communities nationwide are taking a hard look at whether their emergency communications centers (ECCs) are equipped for modern public safety. Call volumes are rising, technology is advancing rapidly and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent — all placing...
Deputies Discover Deceased Man in Hotel Room While Serving Warrant Nearby
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Deputies serving a parole warrant at a motel along the East Freeway in Channelview discovered a separate deadly shooting Tuesday morning. Around 11:15 a.m., Precinct 3 constable deputies arrived at the Deluxe Inn & Suites to arrest a man...
Fundraiser Underway for Corpus Christi Officer Wounded on Duty
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A fundraiser has been launched for a Corpus Christi police officer who was injured during a west-side shootout last week, as community members rally in support of her recovery. The Corpus Christi Police Foundation identified Officer Alexandria...
Houston-Area Hotels and Police are Gearing Up for World Cup Visitors
HOUSTON - With the World Cup just six months away, Houston-area hotels are kicking into high-gear for an influx of global soccer fans, while local law enforcement is stepping up to ensure the city can host the world safely. From five-star luxury in the heart of...
2026 TPCA Award Nominations
TPCA invites you to help recognize exceptional leadership and service by submitting an award nomination through the link below. Each nomination should include a brief narrative explaining why the nominee merits this recognition. Supporting materials—such as newspaper...
67th Annual TPCA Conference
Join us in Corpus Christi from March 30 to April 2, 2026, for the 67th Annual Conference—an engaging and impactful event you won’t want to miss. Attendees will experience dynamic breakout sessions, nationally recognized speakers, and a comprehensive exhibit hall...
Officials report that a bison on a North Texas property was shot, killed, and subsequently beheaded
Officials said the bison was shot and killed on a property located near County Road 301 and FM 3108, south of Lindsay. COOKE COUNTY, Texas — Officials say the shooting death of a bison in Cooke County last week has led to the offer of a reward for information that...