Richard Houston
North Mesquite High School Alumnus & Mesquite P.D. / Killed in the Line of Duty
Officer Richard Houston was a proud product of the Mesquite Independent School District. A student of Lawrence Elementary, Vanston Middle School and North Mesquite High School, Houston was a Mesquite native through and through. While in high school, he played baseball as a freshman and was a member of the Big Blue Band. His involvement in the community continued upon graduation from Sam Houston State University as he became a Mesquite police officer. Valedictorian of his police academy class, Houston earned numerous accolades during his career, including two lifesaving awards, 48 police commendations and a certificate of merit in April of 2021. Officer Houston served the Mesquite community from January 2001 until December 3, 2021, when he was tragically killed in the line of duty. Officer Houston was posthumously awarded the Police Medal of Honor and the Police Cross for his heroic actions. Richard Houston was a kind and devoted friend, father, and husband.
Watch Officer Houston's video here.