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Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, Berenice Garcia , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 7 min read
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. McALLEN — In 2019, a historic theater’s marquee in McAllen’s downtown district once lauded, “Welcome to McAllen, 7th Safes...
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Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents, the downward trend in Texas crime rates is a welcome development, particularly given the community's proximity to Houston and its potential exposure to broader regional crime patterns. As a relatively small and affluent community within Harris County, Piney Point Village has historically enjoyed low crime rates, but the statewide decrease is still noteworthy. The factors contributing to McAllen's success, such as population growth, community engagement, and public safety funding, may not be directly applicable to Piney Point Village, but they do suggest that proactive approaches to law enforcement and community involvement can yield positive results. It will be interesting to see whether similar strategies can be effective in addressing any unique crime challenges that may arise in Piney Point Village, and how local law enforcement agencies will adapt to the evolving statewide crime landscape.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 7 min
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