Williamson County Constable Precinct 4

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For July, we asked for a second opinion on our America's 250th Anniversary patch... and Sophie Cunningham didn't hesitate.
One look…one point.
We'll go ahead and count that as an official endorsement.
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Disclaimer: No actual patch selection committee members were replaced by professional basketball players... this time.

UPDATE ON GRACIE
The Internet is hopping with rumors about Gracie, the missing Texas giraffe.
We're happy to report that Gracie is not missing. She's simply taking a sabbatical from zoo life to see if she has what it takes to be a Constable.
So far she's done an outstanding job:
Civil process service has improved dramatically. Nobody pretends they're "not home" when she makes eye contact through the second-story window.
The only complaint so far is that she's been eating some landscaping. (Not a common problem with our other two legged deputies)
If you happen to spot Gracie wearing a badge and helping keep WilCo Precinct 4 safe, there's no need to call it in. She's just getting some field training before deciding whether to return to the game preserve.
If we end up requesting a sunroof install on one of our patrol cars, you’ll know she chose to stick around!

Never forget. #7610

Many people drive down Chris Kelley Boulevard every day. They see the name on the sign, but newer residents may not know the man behind it.

Sergeant Chris Kelley was far more than the name of a road. He was a husband, a father, a veteran, a leader, a mentor, and a police officer who dedicated his life to serving others.

Chris was a native Texan and proudly served our nation in the United States Air Force for eight years, including deployments to Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. He continued his military service in the Air Force Reserve, ultimately achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant. After returning to Texas, he chose a life of public service, serving as a Telecommunications Officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Correctional Officer with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, an officer with the University of Texas Police Department, and finally joining the Hutto Police Department in 2008.

At the Hutto Police Department, Chris quickly became known for his humor, his leadership, and his unwavering commitment to both his officers and the community he served. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012 and was recognized as Supervisor of the Year in 2013. While serving full-time, he earned his Bachelor’s degree and was pursuing his Master’s degree. He was the kind of leader who invested in others, led from the front, and always had the backs of those around him.

On June 24, 2015, Sgt. Kelley made the ultimate sacrifice while actively protecting the citizens of Hutto. During an encounter with a fleeing suspect, he was killed in the line of duty while attempting to take a dangerous individual into custody. He was only 38 years old. He left behind his wife, Michele, and two young children.

Sgt. Chris Kelley became the first officer in the history of the Hutto Police Department to be killed in the line of duty, but his legacy did not end that day. It lives on in the officers who continue to wear the badge, in the community he loved, in the foundation established in his honor, and in the road that bears his name.

11 years later, his fingerprints remain on this department. His servant’s heart, his humor, and his leadership continue to inspire those who knew him and those who have followed in his footsteps. As our own officers have said, Chris wasn’t just a great officer—he was the kind of man everyone wanted to be around, and many believed he would one day become Chief of Police.

So the next time you pass the sign that reads “Chris Kelley Boulevard,” remember: it is not just the name of a road.

It is the name of a hero.

A man who loved his family.
A man who loved his community.
A man who gave everything while protecting the City of Hutto.

And a man we will never forget.

City of Hutto, TX – Municipal Government

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