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TEXAS NEWS
Texas leads nation in riskiest states for porch piracy, report finds
In a study conducted by The Action Network, Texas has been identified as the state with the highest risk of porch piracy, with a 29.8% probability of package theft.
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HCISD implements silent alarm system
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is the first school district in the Rio Grande Valley with the technology. Marina Longoria, a teacher at Harlingen High School, says this is another supplemental tool for school safety.
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Texas’ population growth will seriously shock you
Texans like to stay in Texas, it seems, as Texas tops the list of states where residents move without moving away. In 2023, more than 11% of the state’s population, or about 3,356,000 people, moved from one place in Texas to another.
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FEATURED ARTICLES
Security cameras and alarms effective at deterring burglars, say burglars
FCC Opens Entire 6-GHz Band to Very-Low-Power Device Operations
PureTech Systems announces launch of nuisance alarm filter solution PurifAI
BUSINESS TIPS
Monitoring Matters: Looking Back on a Robust 2024 of Leveraging Technology
Solutions for dark and distant areas: Extending the reach of remote video guarding
Bosch sells security and communications technology business to Triton Partners
STATE & AFFILIATE NEWS
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How AI, Security, Inclusion Redefined Government in 2024
In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses, bridged the broadband gap, and prioritized accessible, user-friendly digital services.
Man running from police tries to make Santa-like escape but gets stuck in chimney
A Massachusetts man has been arrested after getting stuck in a chimney while trying to hide from police.
2024 Legislative Year in Review
As 2024 draws to a close, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives are proud to reflect on the significant accomplishments and progress made this year. It has been a year of meaningful legislative achievements that directly benefit the people of Arkansas.
Kansas Legislature gets leadership set ahead of 2025 session
Leadership elections for the next Kansas Legislature are complete, with Republicans growing their supermajority.
LLSSA Donates 2 K-9 Trauma kits to the Kenner PD
At their Annual Convention last month, the Louisiana Life Safety and Security Association (LLSSA) donated two K-9 Trauma kits to the Kenner K9 Division of the Police Department.
New Maryland laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2025
As we transition to a new year, Marylanders can expect to see some changes across the state. On Jan. 1, several new laws will go into effect in Maryland. DC News Now has compiled a list of a few that will be enacted in the coming year.
Workforce issues remain priority for State Chamber
The chamber will also advocate for work-based learning, child care tax incentives for employers and changes to the state's A-F Report Card system to focus on improved career readiness for K-12 students and schools in 2025. Legal reform will be another top priority for the chamber in 2025.
