Texas News

Congratulations to the Texas campus Crime Stoppers that received Texas Best Awards at the 15th Annual Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Conference in College Station.

 

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Congratulations to Laredo Independent School District Campus Crime Stoppers (LISD) for winning several awards at the Crime Stoppers International Annual Conference in Brisbane, Australia
in the under 75,000 population category:
Best Print Public Service Announcement, one for LISD and one for El Manana Newspaper
Best Radio Public Service Announcement, one for LISD and one for VMT Magnet Conncetion 90.5 FM
Best Televison Public Service Announcement, one for LISD and one for KGNS TV our local station
Productivity Award, Greatest Increase in Arrests

Texas is Increasing Efforts to Combat Transnational Gangs Learn more here

Attorney General Abbott Launches “On-Demand” Cyber Safety Video
Joint effort with Texas Cable Association educates Texas parents and children
about online dangers. Learn more here

Alice Policed Department praises Crime Stoppers. Tips have led to five arrests in two weeks.
Full story here

Anyone with information concerning the arson at the Governor's Mansion on June 8, 2008 should call Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $50,000.

Investigators: Texas Governor's Mansion Fire Maybe Politically Motivated,
KEYE TV, Austin, Texas, June 16, 2008

Wanted Governor's Mansion Fire Arsonist - $50,000,
590 KLBJ Radio, June 16, 2008

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Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott
Law Enforcement Update: Risks & Consequences: Keeping up with Wireless Device Safety

Full story here.

Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott
Consumer Alert: Attention to Identity Theft

Full story here.

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Check out the latest information of those individuals who started the "Stop Snitching" propaganda:

Sherman Kemp who appeared prominently in "Stop Snitching" video

'Stop Snitching' figure enters a plea of guilty

Cameraman for "Stop Snitching" Video Gets 30 years for Drug and Gun Crimes