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DPS commemorates fallen trooper Chad Walker with fundraiser DPS commemorates fallen trooper Chad Walker with fundraiser and last updated 2021-06-27 23:15:19-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Members of DPS held a benefit Sunday at Brewster Street Ice House in downtown Corpus Christi for the family of Chad Walker, the fallen DPS trooper who also worked in Corpus Christi. “He loved just talking and telling stories. He was such a personable guy, easy to talk with, one of the guys who would give...

The goal is to raise money for bulletproof windshields for all law enforcement vehicles in Limestone County, something that could have saved officer Walker's life.

Walker Strong Initiative benefit planned in honor of fallen Trooper Walker and last updated 2021-05-19 19:42:07-04 The push to get bullet-resistant windshields for law enforcement was sparked by the death of Trooper Chad Walker. The non-profit MAG, Inc. that started the movement is now holding a fundraiser June 25th through the 27th that has the potential to save law enforcement lives. Small town roots run deep in Groesbeck, Texas and so does the wound from Trooper Walkers death. "When this hap...

Coal miners, crawfish offer, full-capacity Opry: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: Public health officials are urging people to get COVID-19 shots as soon as possible, after the White House informed governors last week that it might reallocate supply from states with decreasing demand. Distribution has been in steady decline for several weeks, according to Alabama Department of Public Health data. “Y’all, we want shots...

From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: Public health officials are urging people to get COVID-19 shots as soon as possible, after the White House informed governors last week that it might reallocate supply from states with decreasing demand. Distribution has been in steady decline for several weeks, according to Alabama Department of Public Health data. “Y’all, we want shots in the arms and off the shelf,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “If you have not made it a priority to ...

Local DPS troopers host fundraiser for family of Chad Walker KRIS 6 News and last updated 2021-05-08 23:46:52-04 A special fundraiser was held in Robstown for fallen DPS Trooper Chad Walker A charity skeet shoot and BBQ was organized by some local troopers who knew Chad Walker. The trooper was killed in March while responding to a traffic stop near Waco. His first duty station in 2015 was the Corpus Christi area. Organizers say they had to do something to help support Walkers wife and four chil...

It's more than a month since DPS trooper Chad Walker died in the line of duty. Today in Boerne, a special tribute and fundraiser for trooper Walker's family.

Boerne hosts benefit concert to raise money for fallen DPS Trooper Chad Walkers family What begin as a simple plate drive has grown into a multi-act show to support Walkers relatives. Author: Jordan Foster (KENS 5) Published: 6:51 PM CDT April 30, 2021 Updated: 6:53 PM CDT April 30, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — It’s been three weeks since fallen Texas DPS Trooper Chad Walker was laid to rest, but the impact he left on the Boerne community is still aliv...

Texas House passes cautious $247B budget, rejects more health care for working poor House members sidestepped most incendiary topics, as members of both parties pulled controversial amendments. The Texas House was poised late Thursday to approve a $247 billion, two-year state budget that frustrates Democrats by moving cautiously and delaying spending federal COVID-19 money. Republicans vexed them further by rejecting a plan for more health care for the working poor.(Ashley Landis / Staff Photog...

Print this article From Texas, heres a tale not of cops and robbers, but of cops and rabbits. The story began with tragedy. On March 26, Texas state trooper Chad Walker pulled over to help a stranded motorist in Limestone County, only to have the motorist, an obviously disturbed young man, open fire on Walker before later driving off and killing himself. Walker, the grandson of the former longtime county sheriff, did not survive. The next day was supposed to be a happy day of excitement in the...