ATF Houston (@ATFHou) / X

ATF Houston

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ATF Houston

@ATFHou

ATF HOUSTON- Official X Page of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives/Houston Field Division. ATF Houston covers SE Texas

Houston, TX

atf.gov/houston-field-…

Joined November 2017

ATF Houston reposted
ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jul 4
ATF proudly stands with Americans across the nation to honor and celebrate the patriots and heroes who have made this great American experiment a reality for 250 years. #ProudToBeAnAmerican #America250 #WeAreATF
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ATF Houston
@ATFHou
Mar 3
After years of loyal service, today we celebrate the retirement of our Explosive Detection K9, Lady. Since 2019, Lady has worked tirelessly alongside her handler, helping keep our communities safe & supporting countless operations across the division.
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Austin Police Department
@Austin_Police
Mar 2
MEDIA PARTNERS: News Conference regarding updates on the shooting on West Sixth Street will take place at 1 p.m. at APD Headquarters, 715 E 8th St., 4th Floor. This is for Media only. Please bring your credentials and arrive by 12:45 p.m.
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Austin Police Department
@Austin_Police
Mar 1
Around 2 a.m. this morning, Sunday, March 1, 2026, Austin Police (APD) officers responded to an Active Attack in the 700 block of West 6th St. Three people are confirmed to be deceased, including the suspect, and 14 additional people were injured. To our community, if you are
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ATF Houston
@ATFHou
Mar 1
BREAKING NEWS ATF Special Agents responded to an Active Attack in the 700 block of West 6th St. in Austin, TX. Three people are confirmed to be deceased, including the suspect, and 14 additional people were injured.
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ATF Houston
@ATFHou
Feb 27
In Waco this morning, we pause to remember the four ATF Special Agents who gave their lives in the line of duty in 1993, and the families and communities whose lives were forever changed. Their legacy of service continues to guide our mission. We will never forget.
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ATF Houston
@ATFHou
Feb 25
ATF SRT deployed early this morning alongside our law enforcement partners. Through precision, preparation, and partnership, we continue advancing ATF’s mission to protect the public and enforce federal firearms and explosives laws. #ATF
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Feb 24
Our sincere condolences go out @FBCSO and the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Lewis, who died from injuries sustained from being struck by a car while helping a stranded motorist. #LODD #EOW @ATFHou
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U.S. Department of Justice
@TheJusticeDept
Feb 18
.@ATFHQ kept 4,359 illegal firearms and an average of 1,600 rounds per day out of the hands of violent drug gangs and cartels in Mexico since President Trump’s Inauguration. Thank you to the dedicated ATF Special Agents who work every day to keep America safe.
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U.S. Attorney WDTX
@USAO_WDTX
Dec 12, 2025
An @ATFHou pipe bomb investigation in San Antonio led to a felon’s arrest today, as well as the alleged discovery of an explosives lab in the suspect's home
San Antonio Pipe Bomb Investigation Leads to Felon’s Arrest, Alleged
From justice.gov
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ATF Houston
@ATFHou
Dec 12, 2025
@ATFHou , along with federal, state, and local partners, executed a federal search warrant at approximately 6:02 a.m. today in the north west area of San Antonio. A defendant is in custody. The scene has been cleared and we believe the public to be safe.
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Sep 11, 2025
On this solemn day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who rose on September 11, 2001. We honor the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity of a nation in the face of tragedy. #NeverForget
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U.S. Attorney WDTX
@USAO_WDTX
Sep 11, 2025
Today, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, resolute members of our military, and the ordinary Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save others.
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