The Crimes Texans See Every Day But Don’t Talk About
(Mix 93-1) Crime, it's something that we don't like to talk about in East Texas, but unfortunately, it's something that happens every day in our communities. Criminals carry out their despicable acts out of necessity, greed, and for sheer pleasure.
When they commit these criminal acts, it causes chaos in the lives of others. While some crimes are committed more frequently than others, certain crimes often become background noise, going unreported on by local and national news. They're busy focusing on the major crime story of the day or week.
Why Common Crimes Go Unreported
We may not hear much about these Texas common crimes on the news because they happen so often, and frankly, we've become a bit desensitized to the news of these crimes anyway. When a major drug bust happens at the border, a high-profile murder happens, or gun violence breaks out on a school campus, we're definitely going to hear about it.
How Everyday Crimes Impact Communities
People all over East Texas will be talking about these big crimes when they happen because they're so horrendous, and we should pay respect, honor, and remember the victims of these crimes, who deserve justice.
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Common crimes should still be top of mind because they can turn into tragic incidents quickly. We should be more aware and in tune with what's happening around us and within our community and neighborhood. While you may think petty crimes like shoplifting, car break-ins, assault, or stalking aren’t happening, they occur daily in East Texas.
Watching true crime and investigative crime reporting TV shows will teach you one thing: any situation can turn bad. Even a simple run to the convenience store can turn tragic. So we wanted you to be aware of some of the common crimes that are happening here in Texas.
Why Awareness Matters in East Texas
Knowing this information could help protect you, your family, and your property from criminals and their despicable behavior. According to the Gale Law Group, here are the 5 most committed crimes in Texas:
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