Santa Fe Police Department, Texas

09/02/2026

Residents who may need additional assistance during a natural disaster are encouraged to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR).

The STEAR program is a free registry that helps local emergency planners and first responders identify individuals who may need extra assistance during an emergency, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, those with medical needs, or residents who may require transportation or personal assistance.

Residents can register by:
- Calling 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905
- Visiting stear.tdem.texas.gov

In the event of a natural disaster, the City of Santa Fe may use this registry to help conduct welfare checks and assist residents as resources are available. If contact attempts by phone or messaging are unsuccessful, emergency personnel may conduct in-person welfare checks when necessary.

Please note:
- Registration must be renewed each year to keep information current.
- Registering with STEAR does not guarantee specific services during an emergency.

Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from this program.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

The City of Santa Fe is keeping an eye on TD5, which is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm by this evening (Monday, August 31, 2026).

While tomorrow's landfall is expected to primarily impact areas east of I-45, we urge you to always stay weather aware and make any necessary preparations.

The City will keep you updated with any developments.

08/18/2026

Effective immediately, Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:25 p.m., the City of Santa Fe is under a burn ban. No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.

08/12/2026

TxDOT ONE-DAY TOTAL ROAD CLOSURE:

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, there will be a one-day total road closure just north of 5725 FM 646 S in both directions from 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of TxDOT contractors to safely replace the cross culvert.

NB DETOUR: Traffic traveling NB on FM 646 will need to use FM 2004 to Hwy. 6.
SB DETOUR: Traffic traveling SB on FM 646 will need to use Hwy. 6 to FM 2004.

We appreciate your patience.

08/08/2026

Please be aware that next week on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and Wednesday, August 12, 2026, there will be roadwork on 4th Street between Avenue S and Shouse Road. This area will be closed to thru traffic between approximately 8:00 a.m. until the evening on both days.

Thank you for your patience as crews work to improve city infrastructure.

08/03/2026

FOUND PROPERTY – OWNER REQUESTED

The Police Department is attempting to locate the rightful owner of property that was left behind at the Wash-Rite Laundromat on July 8, 2026.

The recovered property consists of multiple pieces of jewelry, currency, and small tool parts that were left inside a white ceramic bowl on top of a washing machine.

To protect the integrity of the identification process, only limited details are being released. The rightful owner will be required to accurately describe the remaining property and identify additional items that were recovered before the property can be returned.

The photographs below depict the individual who left the property behind at the laundromat. If you recognize yourself or know the identity of this individual, please contact Detective Vasquez with the Santa Fe Police Department at (409) 925-2000 and reference Found Property Case #26-0570, so we can assist in returning the property to its rightful owner.

Thank you for helping us reunite this property with its rightful owner.