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Graffiti (plural of graffito: "a graffito", but "these graffiti") are writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or painted illicitly on a wall or other surface, often within public view.[1] Graffiti range from simple written words to elaborate wall paintings, and they have existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.[2]
In modern times, paint (particularly spray paint) and marker pens have become the most commonly used graffiti materials. In most countries, marking or painting property without the property owner's permission is considered defacement and vandalism, which is a punishable crime.
Controversies that surround graffiti continue to create disagreement among city officials, law enforcement, and writers who wish to display and appreciate work in public locations. There are many different types and styles of graffiti; it is a rapidly developing art form whose value is highly contested and reviled by many authorities while also subject to protection, sometimes within the same jurisdiction
1890 Jail History - City of Richmond, Tx, Historical Jail located on Preston Street.
Texas Sex Offender Database - The link to Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Public Sex Offender Registry
Have a Compliment or Complaint Contact information as to where to file a compliment or complaint with the Richmond Police Department.
Fort Bend County Animal Services - The Agency located in Fort Bend County that serves our citizens regarding the controlling of animals.