Chief Deputy Brent Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 11 at the Shoreline Baptist Church in Round Rock. There were 44 recipients from throughout the State of Texas that received the award. Chief Deputy Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas for the incident where Chief Deputy Harrison was shot and wounded by a suspect in the northwest part of Castro County on May 8, 2026.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office had the honor to host the Texas Panhandle Peace Officers Association meeting in Dimmitt at the West Texas Coffee Shop. There were over 30 plus law enforcement officers from the Panhandle in attendance. The meal was provided by Luoe Mendoza and staff. Retired Texas Ranger Todd Snyder who works for Correct Solutions was in attendance.