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Burglary 5/13/25

05/14/2025 06:17 AM

This notice is sent in compliance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act.


Burglary- SHSU Police were dispatched to 530 Bowers Boulevard in reference to a Burglary of a Building that occurred between the hours of 6PM and 8:45PM. An unknown suspect entered an unsecured building and removed property from a locker room.

If you have information that may be helpful in identifying a person of interest, please call the SHSU Police Department at 936-294-1800.

Crime Prevention Tip: Please ensure all doors are locked.  Do not leave property unsecured or unattended. If you see a suspicious or unknown person please contact the University Police.

The University Police Department is a 24/7 full-service state law enforcement agency. 

The National Weather Service has issued 1 alert:

  • Flood Warning
    Walker County

    05/14/2025 10:31 AM

    ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

    Trinity River near Moss Bluff affecting Chambers and Liberty
    Counties.

    Trinity River at Liberty affecting Liberty County.

    Trinity River at Riverside affecting Walker, San Jacinto, Trinity
    and Polk Counties.

    For the Trinity River...including Crockett, Riverside, Romayor,
    Goodrich, Liberty, Moss Bluff...Moderate flooding is forecast.

    * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

    * WHERE...Trinity River at Riverside.

    * WHEN...Until further notice.

    * IMPACTS...At 135.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding continues as
    significant backwater up Thomas Lake floods the lowest areas in
    the Green Rich Shore Subdivision in Walker County with the boat
    ramp completely inundated. The lowest lying areas in the Deep
    River Plantation Subdivision and FM 980 northwest of Riverside are
    threatened.

    * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
    - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 135.4 feet.
    - Bankfull stage is 132.0 feet.
    - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 135.5 feet.
    - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 134.2 feet Monday
    morning.
    - Flood stage is 133.5 feet.
    - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    135.4 feet on 03/12/2015.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/hgx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM CDT.

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