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Houston breaks ground on new HPD South Central Patrol Station serving EaDo, Third Ward and Medical Center
By Brittany Taylor at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.Mayor John Whitmire joined HPD Chief J. N...
Key takeaway , members of City Council and police officers at the ceremony for the future station at 1450 South Lockwood Drive.
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The new South Central Patrol Station will have a direct impact on the daily lives of residents in EaDo, Third Ward, and the Medical Center, who will soon have a more accessible and expansive police presence. With the refurbished facility set to increase in size from 20,000 to 28,000 square feet, the Houston Police Department will be better equipped to serve one of the city's busiest patrol areas. The relocation of the station is also closely tied to the ongoing North Houston Highway Improvement Project, which has affected the current station. As the city continues to invest in public safety, the new patrol station will play a crucial role in supporting the community, and its completion will be closely watched by residents and city leaders alike. The increased space will allow for more officers and resources, which will be a welcome development in these rapidly growing neighborhoods.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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