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As With Other Proposed Budget Cuts, Texas DPS Faces Criticism Over Retire/Rehire Elimination

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 11, 2018 · The Texas Department of Public Safety is feeling the heat over a budget-related decision to lay off 117 officers serving in a retire/rehire program.

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Harris County’s public safety agencies focus on violent crime and conditions in the jail as they’re forced to work with a smaller budget

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 24, 2023 · Public safety officials say they have to cover essential services and new mandates passed by lawmakers with dwindling resources.

Tags budget cuts defund the police District Attorney Kim Ogg Harris County budget Harris County Constables harris county sheriff's office law enforcement

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Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after the U.S. Open

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on August 9, 2022 · "I'm turning 41 this month, and something's got to give," Williams told Vogue. She attributed the choice to the competing urges of wanting another child while facing off with the world's best players.

Tags retire retirement Serena Williams tennis Vogue Magazine

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Texas House interviews DPS officials privately as part of investigation into Uvalde shooting

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Texas Department of Public Safety officials were heavily criticized by Uvalde parents and residents for walking back some initial information provided to the public — including key details about the police response.

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Gov. Abbott says he’s ‘livid’ after providing wrong information on Uvalde shooting

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on May 28, 2022 · Abbott’s comments came hours after the Texas Department of Public Safety admitted the decision to not immediately engage the shooter was "wrong."

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