Correction Officer Andrew Lansing died after being assaulted by an inmate on Christmas morning around 8:00 a.m. at the Ross Correctional Institution, 16197 State Route 104 in Chillicothe.
The inmate was...
Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55 near Channahon, Illinois.
At 9:42 p.m., Trooper Carns was removing debris from the southbound highway north of...
K9 Bumi was shot and killed while apprehending a juvenile fleeing from a stolen car after a short pursuit.
At 2:30 a.m., deputies pursued a stolen vehicle with three juveniles...
Police Officer Michael Horan was shot and killed while responding to a call of a man with a firearm at the Food Lion at 4709 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro around...
Air Interdiction Agent Jeffrey Kanas was killed when the Eurocopter AS350 he was piloting crashed near Potrero in San Diego County, California, at about 10:20 am.
He had taken off from...
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias died after being assaulted by an inmate at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 300 South Jackson Street in Waxahachie.
At 3:45 p.m., Officer Bias was...
Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop shortly after 3:00 p.m. at 4968 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor.
During the stop, the driver pulled out a rifle...
Sergeant Rick Finley, who was working part-time for the Selmer Police Department, was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person complaint at the 100 block of New Bethel...
Police Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the 1600 block of South State Highway 34 in Terrell.
At 11:00 p.m., Officer Candanoza requested backup...
Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed while responding to reports of an armed man leaving a bank in the 1000 block of Lake Street at about 9:30 am.
He and...
Holiday Wrap-Up, 2024
Friday, December 27, 2024
Annual Holiday Festivities
Tis the Season, AP!
Help us spread the joy
We are excited to continue our annual holiday festivities and aim to spread holiday cheer to as many people in AP as possible. As in previous years, our efforts rely on the generous donations from our wonderful supporters—you!
Thank you, everyone, for your contributions and for our many years of success spreading holiday happiness! Here are the details for this year’s events…
Aransas Pass Fall Feast
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Aransas Pass Civic Center
Join us for the 11th annual Fall Feast! Welcome to the Dinner Table! The city is planning a fun-filled, holiday festive evening. You won’t want to miss dinner, brought to you by Butterchurn of Aransas Pass!
Leanne Wilson will kick off the event with the National Anthem. Additionally, there will also be activity stations and a special appearance by Santa Claus for family pictures!
Doors open at 5 pm
Program begins at 5:10 pm
Dinner service at 5:30 pm
Free while supplies last
The Annual Sgt. Anders’ Cops for Tots (Kids) Event
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The 13th Annual Cops for Tots Event is officially underway!
Throughout the years, many people in need have benefited from Sgt. Dennis Anders’ annual holiday programs and your generosity. We hope to continue receiving your support this year!
*** Please be aware that there are some changes this year.
We are now accepting monetary donations for our “Holiday Fund.” Your contributions will support both of our local holiday programs this season. Please make your check or money order payable to the Aransas Pass Police Department, and include “Holiday Fund” in the memo line. You will receive a receipt for your donation, whether you give in person or choose to mail it. Thank you for your generosity!
This year, we are collaborating directly with the counselors at Aransas Pass Independent School District (APISD) to support those in need this holiday season. If you know of any families with children enrolled in APISD who may need assistance this Christmas, please contact the campus counselor of the enrolled student. They will assist you or your family in getting on our list and providing the necessary information so that staff and volunteers can shop for the items needed or desired by the child. Please don’t delay, as we expect a high level of need and have limited resources to meet it.
Due to the goal of meeting the specific needs of the children we support, we are not accepting toy donations this year. Instead, we will provide essential items along with one or two toys of choice for those participating in the program. Thank you for your understanding and support!
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Family Selection deadline: November 25th
Gift Pickup by Crossroads Church: Monday, December 2 and after.
(Families will be notified by the Church)
Sgt. Anders’ Holiday Meal Drive
The 13th Annual Sgt. Anders’ Holiday Meal Drive is officially underway!
Throughout the years, many people in need have benefited from Sgt. Dennis Anders’ annual holiday programs and your generosity. Please help support this annual tradition in Sgt. Anders’ memory.
We are accepting monetary donations for our “Holiday Fund.” Additionally, you may submit HEB gift cards directly to the PD since we purchase our meals from HEB. Your monetary contributions will support both of our local holiday programs this season, but an HEB gift card will be used primarily for the meal drive.
Please make your check or money order payable to the Aransas Pass Police Department and include “Holiday Fund” in the memo line. You will receive a receipt for your donation or gift card contribution, whether you give it in person or choose to mail it. Thank you for your generosity!
To sign up for this program this Christmas season, please complete the form below. APPD staff will confirm receipt and registration for this program. Please do not wait, as our list will fill up fast, and we have limited funds for this annual event.
Important Deadlines:
Family Selection deadline: November 25th
Meal Disbursement by Officers or Pickup: Week of December 16th
We have reached the deadline for this year’s event.
We strive to make sure every family gets the holiday meals they need and because our order is often large, we must meet a strict ordering deadline. Unfortunately, that deadline has now passed, and we can’t take any more requests for this year’s holiday meals. We truly appreciate your understanding! Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
