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The Text Message That Became a Eulogy: Remembering Officer Richard Houston

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when 18-year-old Shelby Houston prepared to preach for the first time, her father sent her a reassuring text. Hours later, Richard Houston, a 21-year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. At his memorial service, Shelby delivered a moving eulogy—one that reflected her father’s faith, character, and courage. Here's the audio of that eulogy.

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