Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office

05/21/2026

We are hiring! Come join our amazing team!

Click the link below to fill out a Personal History Statement:
https://www.co.palo-pinto.tx.us/page/Sheriff.Jobs

Completed applications must be returned in person to the Palo Pinto Sheriff's Office at 420 Cedar St., Palo Pinto, TX 76484

04/27/2026

04/17/2026

They are the voice in the dark and the golden thread that connects our community to the help they need. 🎧💛 Behind every siren you hear, there was a dispatcher who took the call, stayed calm, and sent help. 🚑🚓🚒

This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we want to say a massive thank you to our incredible dispatchers at Palo Pinto Sheriff’s Office. They handle the unthinkable with grace, coordinate life-saving responses in seconds, and keep our first responders safe every single shift. Our dispatchers work 24/7, 365 days a year to keep Palo Pinto County safe. To our team: Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for being the calm in every storm. 💛 💛

Drop a "Thank You" or a 💛 in the comments to show our dispatch team some love!

02/19/2026

Update: Thank you all! I am back home!

Do you know where I belong? I need help finding my way home. This bull calf was found around Grimes Road. There is a worn ear tag. If you are able to provide the color of the ear tag or have any information where the calf belongs please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 940-659-2085.

02/10/2026

Update: Thank you all for your help! The owners were located and everyone is back home.

Do you know where I belong? I need help finding my way home. These three horses were found on a property west of Graford off Highway 254. Please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 940-659-2085 with any information of where I belong.

01/23/2026

🚨🚔 ICE AND SNOW? TAKE IT SLOW. 🚔🚨

Our team is monitoring the incoming weather, and road conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly. Temperatures are dropping, which means black ice will be a major concern for those who must commute. While the roads may look "just wet," temperatures are expected to drop quickly, creating dangerous "icy" conditions.
If you don't have to be out, stay home. If you must travel:

• Check your tires: Ensure you have proper tread and pressure.
• Slow down. Speed limits are for ideal conditions, not icy ones.
• Increase following distance. It takes much longer to stop on ice.
• Clear your view: Completely defrost windows and clear snow/ice before driving.
• Treat every bridge and overpass as if it is iced over. (They freeze first!)
• Do NOT use cruise control.

Our deputies are out patrolling, but we’d much rather see you safe in your driveway than on the side of the road. 🚔

📞 Reminder: Please do NOT call 911 for road updates. Keep our emergency lines open for life-threatening situations. For road closures, visit www.drivetexas.org

01/23/2026

Palo Pinto County Burn Ban
Update

The Palo Pinto County Judge has lifted the burn ban. Palo Pinto County ESD No. 1 reminds residents that conditions can change quickly, and the burn ban status will be re-evaluated at Monday's Commissioners Court meeting.

Use caution and follow all fire safety guidelines.

01/17/2026

We are hiring! Come join our amazing team!

Click the link below to fill out a Personal History Statement:
https://www.co.palo-pinto.tx.us/page/Sheriff.Jobs

Completed applications must be returned in person to the Palo Pinto Sheriff's Office at 420 Cedar St. Palo Pinto, TX 76484

01/09/2026

Your safety is our priority!! Meet the newest member of our fleet! Our new patrol vehicles aren’t just for show, they are designed for safety, visibility, and serving the citizens of Palo Pinto County. They feature improved lighting, interior tech, safety graphics, and much more. Deputies will be hitting the road in our newest patrol units soon! If you see them out and about, don’t be shy - stop by, say hi, and take a look.

01/01/2026

Community Fundraiser – Palo Pinto

Our Palo Pinto community is coming together to support a family facing an unimaginable loss.

The Palo Pinto Volunteer Fire Department will host a come-and-go fundraiser on January 3, from 12–5 p.m. at the fire station, 620 Oak St., Palo Pinto.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served for donations, with all proceeds going directly to support the family.

Your presence, prayers, and support are deeply appreciated