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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

Beyond the Arrest: The Civil Legal Consequences of Holiday Drunk Driving

Kherkher Garcia, LLP on 07.1.26

July 4th is Houston’s biggest party. Fireworks, barbecues, cold drinks, and family gatherings make it one of the most anticipated days of the year. It’s also one of the deadliest days on American roads. Nationally, July 4th consistently ranks among the highest days for drunk driving fatalities. Combined with Memorial Day and Labor Day—what safetyRead 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

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

Elections Have Consequences!

Doug Griffith, HPOU President on 05.11.26

“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 notRead more

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The Presidents 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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