A few weeks ago we tipped our hat to Robert Duvall on 95. Didn’t expect this so soon. Some actors play characters — Duvall just was the man. From napalm mornings to Gus McCrae, he embodied grit, restraint, and quiet code. “Aye God, Woodrow… it’s been quite a party, ain’t it?”
December marked one year since Colonel Freeman F. Martin became the 14th Director of DPS. On this special episode of Voices Beyond the Mission, Colonel Martin reflects on the early days of his career and shares what's ahead as the agency continues to grow and evolve.
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Today, several @TxDPS personnel were recognized for their lifesaving actions at the Public Safety Commission Meeting in Austin. Two Director’s Citations and four Lifesaving Awards were presented.
Read more at https://t.co/sA1cYlXuto.
Corporal Erick De Leon has shown exceptional dedication and skill in both criminal interdiction and emergency medical response — and he was recently recognized for his significant and professional efforts with a Director’s Citation.
Corporal De Leon is commended for his actions to protect and serve Texas communities. Read more at https://t.co/5V9HpEgPkQ.
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Hundreds of @TxDPS personnel remain deployed in Kerr County to assist with the ongoing flood rescue and recovery efforts. So today, DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin updated state lawmakers, including Governor @GregAbbott_TX and House Speaker @Burrows4TX, on the response, and then surveyed the area from the air.
DPS remains committed to assisting our partners in whatever way we are able and for as long as needed. #ProtectandServe #KerrvilleTexas
This is a rarity. I have many brothers but this one has never been at a family event where he wasn’t called away to save the world. This weekend I was able to get a photo with him before he was flown out to aid the search in the Hill country. He makes me proud.
What we have seen in the past 24 hours is quintessentially Texan.
Texans fight challenges head on, and today is no different.
Our first responders will not stop until every missing person is found.