Venus Police Department

06/23/2026

Good Morning, Atmos Energy will be performing maintenance on the gas lines in the city and surrounding areas. This may present a gas odor throughout some areas. We are aware of this, and conditions are being monitored.

05/05/2026

City of Venus Alert:
City Hall will be closed Thursday, May 7, 2026, through Sunday, May 10, 2026, due to electrical repairs. We will reopen Monday, May 11, 2026.

During this time, outdoor warning sirens will be temporarily unavailable. Please stay informed by following the City of Venus, Venus Fire Department, and Venus Police Department on social media.

Emergency alerts will continue to be sent through the Regroup Notification System.

04/28/2026

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Tornado Warning for NW JoCo including Cresson, Godley, Joshua. This is radar indicated. Storm spotters are activated. Please take shelter if in the path.

04/28/2026

Tornado Watch now in effect for a lot of North Texas including Johnson County.

04/27/2026

With the recent rainfall, the City has received an increase in tall grass complaints throughout the community.

As always, we encourage voluntary compliance and appreciate residents taking pride in maintaining their properties.

However, please be reminded that the City of Venus does have an ordinance regarding tall grass and weeds. Property owners are responsible for ensuring their lots remain in compliance.

If you have questions about the requirements, please refer to the linked City ordinance for more information. https://library.municode.com/tx/venus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12EN_ARTVWEGRUNAC

04/27/2026

The City of Venus Fire and Police Departments are currently accepting applications for the 1st City of Venus Public Safety Academy, and a limited number of spots are still available.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

We strongly encourage community stakeholders, elected officials, and local leaders to take part in this unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into public safety operations and the dedicated service behind our Fire and Police Departments.

If you’re interested in learning more and getting involved, we invite you to apply today using the link below.

https://forms.gle/YWnboxjHA6VEXyV9A

04/23/2026

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 1924 hours, officers with the Venus Police Department responded to assist the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office with a motorcycle pursuit that began in the county.

As officers arrived in the area of US Highway 67 and Patriot Parkway, the motorcycle came to a stop. The operator then fled on foot but was quickly taken into custody by officers.

The suspect was arrested by Johnson County deputies and transported to the Johnson County Jail.

We appreciate the teamwork and coordination between agencies to safely resolve this incident.

04/21/2026

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