Shelby Houston

In Memory of Richard Houston

On December 3rd, 2021, Richard Houston, a 21-year Mesquite PD veteran, answered a domestic disturbance call and tragic events unfolded and he did not make it home that night.

Being a family member or a friend of a first responder can be very rewarding as you have a front row seat of a true servant, a role model, and a hero. However tragedy can watch from afar and show up and cause a loved to receive a life changing phone call that will shape everyone’s future.

Richard was a dedicated husband, incredible father to his children and a dedicated peace officer that left this world too soon. Before he responded to that call and left this world he sent his daughter, Shelby, a sweet and reassuring text that he and her mom will aways have her back.

At her father’s funeral she gave a breathtaking eulogy that inspired so many as it truly showed the beautiful side of humanity as Shelby spoke of forgiveness. This is her story of resiliency, faith and the incredible journey she is now a part of.

The ATO is honored to sit down with this amazing young woman as she tells her story of her new “Why” in life and how she honors her father. Here to help tell this story we also are honored to welcome on the Honorable Judge Rainey Webb and her husband, former Dallas SWAT member Chris Webb.

“If you are serious about your dream, surround yourself with people who love you well” -Bob Goff

Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston Badge #821

End of Watch December 3rd,2021

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This is #9 in our BTD Revisited series with the Great Matt Banes. We chose his second episode, Episode 6 Facing the Dragon, but we detail the several episodes Matt has been on for his own or as a cohost.

Facing the Dragon Continuation of Dallas Police Detective Matt Banes as he discusses 7/7/2016 in Dallas, Texas and his actions as he responded to the active scene as a member of Dallas SWAT that day. This day was one of the most horrific and tragic days for policing in America with the City of Dallas losing five great men that day along with others being physically wounded. To this day, the emotional damage from that tragic event is evident. This interview is one officer’s riveting perspective of being involved in this prolific event.

Critical Incident discussed: July 7th 2016, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas.

The City lost 5 officers from this ambush attack.

Acronyms/Phrases:

Tag Beats- Targeted areas within the city that, through crime stats, are deemed to drive the city's crime rate.

On the X, Pushing to the X- Refers to being in direct line of fire and also rushing to the gunfire.

This is our first release, #10, in the reloaded series as we give the listener a behind the curtain peek at some of our older episode’s stories. Every episode has its own unique story that goes beyond the final cut of the show we release and these reloaded episodes will tell some of these stories. Enjoy………

Former Dallas Police Homicide Detective Elmer “Sonny” Boyd badge #840. Sonny started DPD in 1952 and eventually joined Captain Will Fritz’s elite Dallas Homicide unit. On November 22nd, 1963, he lost a friend, and the nation lost a President as he found himself immersed into one of the most controversial dates in world history. Sonny reflects on handling Lee Harvey Oswald and his role in the Dallas PD before and after tragic day in our nation’s history.

Sonny Boyd passed away on May 24th, 2024, at age 96. He will be buried in his Dallas PD uniform and return home to his wife, Yvonne.

Dallas Officer J.D. Tippit

End of Watch 11/22/1963 Atodallas.org