Teague Police Department

09/03/2026

⚠️ **FLASH FLOOD WARNING – SOUTHERN FREESTONE COUNTY** ⚠️

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a **Flash Flood Warning** for southern Freestone County, including **Teague, Fairfield, Dew, Freestone, Lanely, Donie, and Cotton Gin**, until **10:45 AM today, September 3, 2026**.

Radar indicates thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall across the area. **Up to 3.5 inches of rain has already fallen**, with **up to an additional 2 inches possible**.

Flash flooding may affect:
• Small creeks and streams
• Streets and roadways
• Low-water crossings and underpasses
• Poor drainage and low-lying areas
• Interstate 45 between mile markers 181 and 197

🚫 **DO NOT attempt to drive through flooded roadways.**
**Turn Around, Don’t Drown.**

Please use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain alert for rapidly changing roadway conditions.

— **Teague Police Department**

*Weather information provided by the National Weather Service – Fort Worth.*

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

PUBLIC ROADWAY REMINDER

ATVs, side-by-sides, UTVs/ROVs, and golf carts are not automatically street-legal in Texas.

Texas law allows these vehicles on public roadways only in specific circumstances. Depending on the type of vehicle, location, route, and purpose, lawful operation may require a qualifying exception or local authorization, the proper license plate and safety equipment, and compliance with speed-limit, distance, time-of-day, and other restrictions.

An OHV or golf-cart plate, headlights, turn signals, or a slow-moving-vehicle emblem does not, by itself, authorize general recreational operation on public streets. Crossing a roadway is also not the same as traveling along it.

We are sharing this information to help our community understand the law and operate these vehicles safely. As with other traffic laws, Teague police officers may enforce these statutes when violations are observed. Our goal is voluntary compliance and safer roadways.

Before operating one of these vehicles on a public roadway, make sure your vehicle, route, and purpose meet every applicable requirement.

Relevant Texas Transportation Code provisions:

• §§ 551.301–551.304 and 551.401–551.405
• §§ 551A.051–551A.059

Questions? Please contact the Teague Police Department before you ride.

08/06/2026

UPDATE: U.S. Highway 84, just east of the Teague city limits, has reopened and traffic is now flowing normally.

The Teague Police Department appreciates everyone’s patience while officers completed the on-scene investigation. Please continue to drive safely and remain alert for emergency personnel working along our roadways.

TRAFFIC ALERT – U.S. Highway 84

Motorists are advised that U.S. Highway 84, just east of the Teague city limits, is currently closed due to a motor vehicle accident.

The roadway has been shut down to allow officers to safely investigate the incident and for emergency personnel to work the scene.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway is reopened. We will provide an update as soon as traffic can safely resume.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

08/05/2026

We are proud to see members of the Teague Police Department recognized in the 2026 Freestone County Best of the Best – Law Enforcement Officer category!

To everyone who took the time to cast a vote, thank you. Recognition like this means a great deal because it comes from the citizens our officers serve each day.

Our officers do not put on the badge for awards or attention. They do it because they care about this community and take seriously the responsibility entrusted to them. Still, knowing their hard work, professionalism, and service have been noticed and appreciated is certainly an honor.

We are proud of our officers, grateful for the continued support shown to our department, and thankful to be part of this community.

Congratulations to all of the law enforcement officers recognized throughout Freestone County—and thank you again to everyone who voted!

View the results here: https://netexas.revfluent.com/bestof/portal/25731284-b971-4223-8dda-c7aa1d209983 #/group/234

07/31/2026

INERT HAND GR***DE RECOVERED

At approximately 9:18 a.m. today, the Teague Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious object near the intersection of 12th Street and China Street.

Officers searched the area and located a heavily rusted and dirt-covered hand gr***de. After examining the item, officers determined that it was inert and posed no threat to public safety.

The gr***de was safely removed from the area by Teague Police Department personnel.

As a reminder, never touch or move a suspicious object. Leave the immediate area and contact law enforcement.

07/20/2026

Applications are still open!

The Teague Police Department Citizen Police Academy gives approved participants a behind-the-scenes look at patrol, reports, investigations, evidence, prosecution, courtroom procedures, and a mock trial.

Classes begin August 25, 2026.
Application deadline: August 7, 2026.
Class size is limited to 20 approved participants.

Apply online:https://forms.office.com/r/9yj5aAHirH

More information:https://teaguepdtx.gov/citizen-police-academy/

Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old and must be a City of Teague resident, Teague business owner, or City employee.

06/29/2026

🚔 Teague Police Department Citizen Police Academy 🚔

The Teague Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy.

This 10-week educational program gives approved participants a closer look at patrol operations, report writing, criminal investigations, evidence handling, prosecution, courtroom procedures, and a mock trial exercise.

📅 Application Deadline: August 7, 2026
📅 Classes Begin: August 25, 2026
🕕 Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Teague Community Center
🎓 Final Class / Mock Trial / Graduation: October 27, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must be one of the following:

• City of Teague resident
• Teague business owner
• City employee

Class size is limited to 20 participants. Application and background check are required.

Apply online here: https://forms.office.com/r/9yj5aAHirH

Paper applications:https://teaguepdtx.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CPA-Fillable-Application-Packet.pdf

may be mailed or dropped off at:

Teague Police Department
315 Main Street
Teague, Texas 75860

A mail slot/drop box is available at the entrance.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Participation does not grant police authority, employment status, volunteer status, access to restricted information, or special privileges.

More information is available on our web site: https://teaguepdtx.gov/citizen-police-academy/