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BrieflocalSep 8, 2026

Willis shuts off Flock camera system pending City Council review

The City of Willis has discontinued its Flock camera system and shut it off until further notice, according to an announcement from Mayor William Brown [1][2][3]. Brown said the matter will go before the Willis City Council for discussion and consideration of how the city proceeds, and he thanked residents who raised questions about the system [2][3]. He stated that public safety remains a high priority but that technology used in the city must be reviewed appropriately and resident concerns heard [1][2][3]. Reports differ on timing: the announcement was described as coming Monday, Sept. 8 in one account and as a Tuesday Facebook post in others, with the shutoff dated Sept. 8 [1][2][3].

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Sources

  1. abc13.com · City of Willis shuts down Flock system until further notice, city leaders announce Sep 9, 2026
  2. click2houston.com · Willis shuts off Flock cameras until further notice amid residents’ concerns Sep 8, 2026
  3. fox26houston.com · Flock cameras: City of Willis announces they've discontinued, shut off cameras Sep 8, 2026

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