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Buckholts Police Department loses authority; Milam County Sheriff's Office to assume duties
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Billy Banks , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Milam County Sheriff's Office will now provide full-time services to the city.
Law enforcement services in Buckholts are undergoing a change. The Milam County Sheriff's Office will now provide full-time services to the city. This development comes after an action by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
The sheriff's office has stated it was not involved in the decision. For more information about the circumstances, residents can contact the city or the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Details about the situation are limited, but it is known that the change is effective immediately and the Milam County Sheriff's Office is taking on new responsibilities in the area.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Law enforcement services in Buckholts are undergoing a change. The Milam County Sheriff's Office will now provide full-time services to the city. This development comes after an action by the Texas…
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