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Texas School District Soon to Get its Own Small Police Department

The Plainview Independent School District (ISD) is drawing ever closer to getting its own six-officer police department as the startup agency nears state approval.

July 25, 2019

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Texas Police Release Body-Cam Footage of Officers Under Fire

The Fort Worth Police Department released body-camera footage of an incident in which an armed suspect opened fire on officers while reportedly holding a child as a human shield.

July 25, 2019

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Dallas Police Officer Accused of Holding Gun to Wife's Head Arrested, Released on Bond

An officer with the Dallas Police Department who is accused of holding a gun to his wife's head surrendered to arrest on Tuesday.

July 25, 2019

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Texas Department Adds Dedicated Narcotics Unit

The New Boston Police Department has added a new division to its ranks dedicated to drug enforcement efforts in the region.

July 24, 2019

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Texas Police Suggest Solution to Prevent "Blue Bell Licking" Problems

The Fulshear Police Department is suggesting a clever—albeit probably tongue-in-cheek—solution to the issue of young people entering stores, opening packages of Blue Bell ice cream, and licking the top.

July 24, 2019

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Video: Texas Officer Rides Mechanical Bull at Site of Noise Complaint

An officer with the Kilgore Police Department who responded to the call of a noise complaint on Saturday evening ended up participating briefly in the celebration.

July 22, 2019

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Suspected Active Shooter in Texas Dead

A suspect was fatally shot Thursday at a Fort Worth, TX, apartment complex after he used a child as a shield while he fired at police, authorities said.

July 18, 2019

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10-Year-Old Boy Leads Texas Police on High-Speed Vehicle Pursuit

Officers with the Converse (TX) Police Department were surprised to discover that the subject who led them on a high-speed vehicle pursuit was a 10-year-old boy.

July 18, 2019

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Dallas Officers Fatally Shoot Gunman Hiding Behind Dumpster

Officers received information on the suspect's location and as they approached the dumpster where the gunman was hiding, he emerged and pointed a weapon at officers.

July 15, 2019

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Texas Department Welcomes Largest Recruiting Class In Almost 30 Years

The Dallas Police Department has the potential to make a small dent in its staffing shortfall with the graduation of as many as 65 police academy cadets, if everyone in the current class makes the cut.

July 11, 2019

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Barricaded Suspect Surrenders After Texas Deputies Cut Off Air Conditioning

A man is in custody after deputies with the Harris County (TX) Sheriff's Office cut off his air conditioning.

July 11, 2019

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Texas Deputy Dies at Scene of Stabbing

Deputy Omar Diaz died at 8:22 a.m. after EMS officials took him to the hospital and doctors were unable to revive him, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

July 8, 2019