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Henry ‘Hank' Nava Jr. highway sign unveiled in front of fallen officer's family
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement.
Fort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while serving a warrant on...
Key takeaway The highway sign is on Northwest Loop 820, east of the Marine Creek Parkway exit ramp, in the grassy area adjacent to the freeway.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Fort Worth city leaders unveiled the Hank Nava Jr. Memorial Highway sign on Monday, honoring the life, service, and legacy of the police officer’s impact on the community and law enforcement.
Fort Worth police officer Henry “Hank” Nava Jr. was shot and killed in 2005 while serving a warrant on...
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