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2026 November Endorsements

HPOU PAC on 06.4.26

CLICK HERE – Printable List Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) Texas Lt Governor Dan Patrick (R)  Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton (R) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines (R) Texas Commissioner of General Land Office Dawn Buckingham (R) Texas Railroad Commissioner Bo French (R)  Texas Supreme Court Jimmy Blacklock (R) James Sullivan (R) BrettRead more

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Free 11 Page Back to School Activity Book

Editorial Staff on 08.10.26

FIFA World Cup Houston

Shannon Barker, Editor on 08.10.26

HPD Bike Relay Team Rides to Niagara Falls

Shannon Barker, Editor on 08.10.26

2026 TMPA/TXFOP Conference

J. Tippy, FOP Lodge #110, Trustee on 08.10.26

August 2026 Training Schedule

Editorial Staff on 08.10.26

July 2026 Training Schedule

Editorial Staff on 07.1.26

Free Independence Day Activity Book

Editorial Staff on 07.1.26

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With gratitude from members…

Editorial Staff on 08.10.26

Our family extends our sincere gratitude to the Houston Police Officers’ Union for your thoughtful prayers, beautiful flower arrangement, and unwavering support during this difficult time.  Your kindness and compassion brought comfort to our family as we celebrated the life of our beloved Otis.  We are deeply grateful for your generosity and will always rememberRead more

With gratitude from members…

Editorial Staff on 07.1.26

The Turner family would like to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown during this difficult time. -The family of Barbara Turner   Thank you for your sympathy and the pretty floral arrangement. Sincerely, Vickie BerrymanRead more

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Suspect Targeting Asian and Hispanic Families

Editorial Staff on 08.10.26

Beginning in early 2025, Detective Bertens recognized similarities among multiple cases and began linking what initially appeared to be isolated incidents into a single serial investigation involving aggravated robbery, home invasions and burglaries of habitation targeting Asian and Hispanic families. Throughout the investigation, Detective Bertens dedicated countless hours reviewing surveillance footage from numerous residences, businesses,Read more

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August

Editorial Staff on 08.10.26

Beasley, Elijah J. (RETIRED) Retired Senior Police Officer Elijah J. Beasley passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Retired Senior Police Officer Danielle S. Beasley, who retired on October 15, 2011. Elijah was a Veteran of the United States Army. He joined the HoustonRead more

July

Editorial Staff on 07.1.26

 Alligood, Ray L., Jr. Mr. Ray L. Alligood, Jr. passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the age of 88. He is the father of retired Police Telecommunicator Supervisor Bonnie A. Labdi, who retired on July 1, 2002 and the father-in-law of retired Senior Police Officer Imad M. Labdi, who retired on July 20,Read more

President's Message

Elections Have Consequences!

“The Houston Police Department plays an indispensable role”. We hear this a lot as it is written on every retirement proclamation given upon retirement.  We would all like to believe that the citizens of Houston agree with the sentiment of these words.  Sadly, it appears that several of our current city council members do not agree.  In fact, they disregarded the Chief of Police, the command staff, and many others when they voted to pass an ordinance disregarding state and federal laws.  I understand that this is a hot button issue for national politics, but we do not get involved in national issues like this.  In fact, we have done everything possible to stay out of the fray until we were forced to address it.  Several members of council decided to bring an ordinance forward tha

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