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Jan. 24—The Odessa Police Department would like to extend condolences to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Navasota Police Department, and families of both of their fallen officers.

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is sharing their gratitude for the overwhelming support shown in honor of Deputy Jesus “Jesse” Vargas during and ...

a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County sheriff’s department. “What has happened is extremely tragic,” T. Michael O’Connor, the U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of Texas, said at a ...

Chief Deputy Frank Rogers of the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department said the office has used that training since before the executive orders and won’t have to make many changes to comply.

He said he’d rescind the lawsuit if the sheriff cooperates. Christine O’Connor, spokeswoman for the county police department, said Rokita’s claim that police don’t cooperate with ICE is false.

However, when it comes to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Judd said that had never been a priority. "DEI has never been an initiative here at the sheriff's office in Polk County, we've never ...

By John Ismay Reporting from Washington The State Department office that funds the clearance of unexploded munitions around the world has asked humanitarian demining organizations funded by the ...