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Waco, Killeen to get grants for drones for law enforcement
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Funding amounts are $70,637 and $92,208 for the respective cities. The Department of Justice awarded grants to support these efforts.
Law enforcement in two cities will receive funding for equipment and training. The Department of Justice awarded grants to support these efforts. Funding amounts are $70,637 and $92,208 for the respective cities.
The grants will be used to equip and train law enforcement personnel. Drones are among the tools to be provided.
Further information about the grants and their intended use is available from the announcement made by U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
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Category: Local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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