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December 2024

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Local Spotlight: Crime Stoppers of Houston Raises Over $2 Million at the “Raise ‘Em Up for Texas” Annual Gala
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Crime Stoppers of Houston hosted its annual “Raise ‘Em Up for Texas” gala on October 24, 2024, at The Revaire, drawing over 400 supporters for a lively celebration that raised more than $2 million. The funds will bolster Crime Stoppers’ mission to prevent crime and promote safety across Texas, particularly through the Safe School Institute.

Chaired by Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale-Mackey and Matt Mackey, alongside Michelle and Jonathan Zadok, the event featured an engaging evening of entertainment and heartfelt speeches. The Texas-themed celebration kicked off with a vibrant happy hour, silent auction, and raffle, followed by a warm welcome from Houston Media Icon Dave Ward and Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious spoke about the organization’s safety initiatives, underscoring the impact of the Safe School Institute.

Special guest Dr. Renu Khator of the University of Houston recounted how an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip helped prevent a potential mass shooting, illustrating the program’s lifesaving role. The evening also included the debut of the McIngvale Family Humanitarian Award, presented to The John M. O’Quinn Foundation for their generous $500,000 contribution to the Safe School Institute.

The event continued with an exciting live auction, stories from youth like Seven “Shamir” Francis, and a fundraising drive that added $500,000 to the evening’s success. Actor Matthew McConaughey contributed with a congratulatory video, and the festivities concluded with a raffle win and lively country dancing.

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Crime Stoppers in the Field!

Site Visit

Texas Crime Stoppers recently conducted a site visit with Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers in Seguin, Texas, in preparation for the 29th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference.

Each year, Texas Crime Stoppers organizes a statewide training conference that brings together Campus Crime Stoppers' board members, student ambassadors, law enforcement coordinators, executive directors, and volunteers. This site visit provided an opportunity for the state team to meet with the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers conference committee to thoroughly review and refine the logistics and planning for the upcoming event.



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Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured

Top 10

*2024 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 12/10/2024)*


* Total Captures: 45
* Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 25
* Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 16
* Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 4

* Total Gang Members Arrested: 10
* Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 16
* Rewards Paid: $32,000

Texas 10 Most Wanted Website [ [link removed] ]


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Texas Crime Stoppers Annual Campus Conference

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Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers has an exciting and engaging conference planned for us this year! 

*February 17-19, 2025*

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]



2024 Texas Best Awards

Nominations are now open for the annual Texas’ Best Awards, to be presented at the 29th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference on February 18, 2025!

Certified Texas Crime Stoppers Campus organizations in good standing are encouraged to participate in this year’s competition, which celebrates the outstanding efforts, commitment, and dedication to the mission of solving and preventing crime on Texas campuses during the 2023-2024 school year.

Use one entry form  [ [link removed] ]for each category and label each supporting item with your program name and competition category. All entries are due by close of business *Friday, December 27, 2024.*

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Training Opportunities

*29th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference *
Seguin, Texas
February 17-19, 2025

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
San Marcos, Texas
April 28-29, 2025

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Waxahachie, Texas
June 2025

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Kaufman, Texas
August 2025

*36th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference *
Odessa, Texas
October 13-15, 2025

Texas Crime Stoppers Events [ [link removed] ]

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Annual Reports

It’s that time of the year again to submit your programs annual reports. To access your reports, select the hyperlinks listed below using the previously created username and password sent to your organization. *All reports are due January 31, 2025. *  


* 2024 Probation Fee Repayment Report (PFRR) [ [link removed] ]
* *PFRR Overview and Checklist  [ [link removed] ]*

* 2024 2nd Period Statistical Report, June 1 - Dec 31 [ [link removed] ]
* 2025 Annual Crime Stoppers Program Report   [ [link removed] ]

Please share this information with your board, executive directors, and law enforcement coordinators to give them ample time to gather the data to complete the reports in a timely manner. For questions, contact Miguel Herrera at (512) 463-8368 or [email protected].

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It's Application Time!

The Request for Application (RFA) is posted online and is ready for you to review and start applying for the Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund [ [link removed] ]. 

The deadline is February 9, 2025 at 5:00pm CST.

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Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassadors

The Texas Crime Stoppers Ambassador Program is a student-based leadership program for youth involved in their local Crime Stoppers community.

Each ambassador is assigned a month to submit an article in the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter. The topics may include, campus program success stories, an interview with their Student Resource Officer or a board member, community engagement, editorials on leadership, mentoring, or student motivation.

Check out what the Ambassadors have to say! [ [link removed] ]

 

Apply to be a Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador!

Applications [ [link removed] ] are now open for the Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador program. To apply, please submit your application to Erin Cole at [email protected] by *Friday, January 10, 2025.*

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Happy Anniversary!

*Bluebonnet Area Crime Stoppers, *26 years

*Erath County Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 38 years 

*Galveston County Crime Stoppers, *43 years

*Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers, *36 years

*Pharr Crime Stoppers, Inc., *34 years

*Plainview Hale County Crime Stoppers, *45 years

*Victoria County Crime Stoppers, Inc., *41 years

*Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers, Inc., *44 years

Congratulations on all your years of service!  Thank you for the continued investment within your community which has paved the way for a safer, stronger future for Texas. 

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(From left to right: Erin Cole, Lead Program Coordinator; Lyndsay Ysla, Director; Miguel Herrera, Program Coordinator)

The Texas Crime Stoppers team sends warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year!

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