Lupe Valdez
@lupefortexas.bsky.social
Former Dallas County Sheriff. Veteran. Daughter of migrant farm workers. Latina.
It’s never enough
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 AM
It’s never enough
This is still my driveway on Sunday afternoon. Something’s wrong with the power source to my driveway gate. Can't get to it to fix it. Yes, I tried, but wasn’t very graceful.
February 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
This is still my driveway on Sunday afternoon. Something’s wrong with the power source to my driveway gate. Can't get to it to fix it. Yes, I tried, but wasn’t very graceful.
Aggression on either side of a confrontation usually ends up with people getting hurt. That may be another reason all Texas peace officers are required to take de-escalation classes. Local officers answer to city councils, city councils answer to the community.
January 19, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Aggression on either side of a confrontation usually ends up with people getting hurt. That may be another reason all Texas peace officers are required to take de-escalation classes. Local officers answer to city councils, city councils answer to the community.
Finally got to use my fireplace this year. Yes, my decorations are still up. Maybe this weekend, maybe next. 🤷
January 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Finally got to use my fireplace this year. Yes, my decorations are still up. Maybe this weekend, maybe next. 🤷
Every peace officer has to take a de-escalation course. Every police academy has to teach it. There are many times when pointing a gun at someone isn’t acceptable. Such as in Minnesota. There was a time when the Federal officers were better trained than the State officers. Perhaps we’ve lost that.
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Every peace officer has to take a de-escalation course. Every police academy has to teach it. There are many times when pointing a gun at someone isn’t acceptable. Such as in Minnesota. There was a time when the Federal officers were better trained than the State officers. Perhaps we’ve lost that.
Happy New Year. Please remember that fireworks are a celebration, but stopping on the freeway or turning around to drive the wrong way creates serious safety risks for everyone.
January 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Happy New Year. Please remember that fireworks are a celebration, but stopping on the freeway or turning around to drive the wrong way creates serious safety risks for everyone.
Christmas was plentiful. I’m grateful for fullness and friends.
December 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Christmas was plentiful. I’m grateful for fullness and friends.
Went to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night. It was Wonderful!
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Went to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night. It was Wonderful!
In the 50's and 60's for family gatherings and holidays, the children and grandchildren of Plinio and Theresa Valdez were quite large. Now my brother and I gather with the children of our deceased brothers and sister, which I’m getting to know.
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
In the 50's and 60's for family gatherings and holidays, the children and grandchildren of Plinio and Theresa Valdez were quite large. Now my brother and I gather with the children of our deceased brothers and sister, which I’m getting to know.
The Dallas Police Department Chief, Daniel C. Comeaux, spoke to the Chrizo y Menudo group on Saturday. He did a good job!
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Dallas Police Department Chief, Daniel C. Comeaux, spoke to the Chrizo y Menudo group on Saturday. He did a good job!
Had a great time at the Garcia-West Christmas Party!
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Had a great time at the Garcia-West Christmas Party!
Aww gee mom, we know it’s the holidays, but do we have to wear this?
December 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Aww gee mom, we know it’s the holidays, but do we have to wear this?
Once again, I am so blessed. During this time I am honored to serve. The Sunday before Thanksgiving, I served meals in DeSoto where I work, and then on Thanksgiving in Dallas where I live.
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Once again, I am so blessed. During this time I am honored to serve. The Sunday before Thanksgiving, I served meals in DeSoto where I work, and then on Thanksgiving in Dallas where I live.
Dallas and DeSoto officers joined the family of a fallen officer for a tribute. Dallas PD installed blue street toppers in the area to honor his service. One of the toppers is visible on the telephone pole in the photo.
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dallas and DeSoto officers joined the family of a fallen officer for a tribute. Dallas PD installed blue street toppers in the area to honor his service. One of the toppers is visible on the telephone pole in the photo.
Spent yesterday evening with friends/former employees from the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. It was a great time!
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Spent yesterday evening with friends/former employees from the Dallas Sheriff’s Department. It was a great time!
Had to bring in the plants for the winter the other day. This is about half of them. Going to have to get a green house soon!
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Had to bring in the plants for the winter the other day. This is about half of them. Going to have to get a green house soon!
Tomorrow’s Election Day. These local races decide who speaks for our communities. Polls are open 7am to 7pm. Just be in line by seven.
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tomorrow’s Election Day. These local races decide who speaks for our communities. Polls are open 7am to 7pm. Just be in line by seven.
On my afternoon walk at Twelve Hills Nature Center.
November 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
On my afternoon walk at Twelve Hills Nature Center.
Early Voting Is Open, and runs from October 21st through November 1st. Most items on the ballot are statewide constitutional amendments, and some areas will also have local amendments.
To review your sample ballot and find your polling location, visit VoteTexas.gov
To review your sample ballot and find your polling location, visit VoteTexas.gov
October 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Early Voting Is Open, and runs from October 21st through November 1st. Most items on the ballot are statewide constitutional amendments, and some areas will also have local amendments.
To review your sample ballot and find your polling location, visit VoteTexas.gov
To review your sample ballot and find your polling location, visit VoteTexas.gov
Here’s a photo from the Lulac fundraiser the other night.
October 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Here’s a photo from the Lulac fundraiser the other night.
Enjoyed good music at the Lulac fundraiser.
October 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Enjoyed good music at the Lulac fundraiser.
Enjoying a moment of peacefulness.
October 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Enjoying a moment of peacefulness.
We’re not trying to pretend we’re flying. We’re in Cabo San Lucas on ATVS by the beach! ☀️🏖️
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We’re not trying to pretend we’re flying. We’re in Cabo San Lucas on ATVS by the beach! ☀️🏖️
AGING WELL has its disadvantage, when people your age start passing away. A couple of years ago, my brother started gathering the children of our deceased siblings. But unfortunately, we lost one last month, Henrietta Valdez.
I now realize that aging well also includes learning to lose well.
I now realize that aging well also includes learning to lose well.
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
AGING WELL has its disadvantage, when people your age start passing away. A couple of years ago, my brother started gathering the children of our deceased siblings. But unfortunately, we lost one last month, Henrietta Valdez.
I now realize that aging well also includes learning to lose well.
I now realize that aging well also includes learning to lose well.
My plants hanging all the way around the deck now have a water line, and are watered automatically. Yeah! 🌿
September 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My plants hanging all the way around the deck now have a water line, and are watered automatically. Yeah! 🌿