HPD chief joins District’s National Night Out event

The Brays Oaks Management District was proud to welcome Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner (first row center in photo with several officers) to our National Night Out event Tuesday night (Oct. 3). To his right was Starla Turnbo, chair of the District’s public safety committee. The chief’s presence helped symbolize the fact that the District's [...]

2023-10-04T16:01:42-05:00October 4th, 2023|Community News, Public Safety|

Photos of the HPD’s H-Town Rising Event, Sept. 28, 2023

The HPD's "H-Town's Rising Stars" fundraising gala supports several programs: Houston Police Explorers, Gang Prevention Unit (GPU), Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL), Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC), My Brother's Keeper (MBK) and Teen And Police Service (TAPS). The event took place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. [...]

2023-09-29T17:34:36-05:00September 29th, 2023|Public Safety|

Celebratory gun fire is a problem throughout Harris County during holidays

Houston City Vice Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, Harris County District Attorney's Office, Crime Stoppers of Houston, and Clear Channel Outdoor Launch Celebratory Gun Fire Safety Billboard Campaign Throughout Harris County in time for 4th of July celebrations Celebratory gun fire is a problem throughout Harris County during holidays. Houston Vice Mayor Pro Tem Martha [...]

2023-06-22T15:41:01-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Articles, Public Safety|

City of Houston Activates Heat Emergency Plan

The City of Houston is activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan, providing resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat advisory for the Houston region through Monday. The city activates the plan when the heat index, a calculation of air temperature and humidity, reaches 108 [...]

2023-06-14T16:12:15-05:00June 14th, 2023|Articles, Public Safety|
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