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3 die in crash with semi north of Edcouch

Three men died Wednesday afternoon after the driver of the car they were in failed to yield the right of way and was hit by a semi north of Edcouch.

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Former DPS trooper eyeing plea deal in drug trafficking case

A former DPS trooper accused of trafficking drugs with his family through the Valley could soon reach an agreement with the government and avoid trial.

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Utah DPS arrests two gang members for fatal shooting in 2009 on I-15: law enforcement officials

The Utah Department of Public Safety investigators arrested two men for allegedly shooting and killing a man on Interstate 15, 14 years ago.

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In AZ, multi-vehicle fiery crash involving semi-trucks kills 3

A chain-reaction crash east of Phoenix, Arizona, has killed three people. The fiery crash was caused by a big rig that crashed into a passenger car which then struck other vehicles.

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Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesnโ€™t expect full investigation for months

The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorneyโ€™s office or the state. The Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary.

State police terminate another officer for response to Uvalde mass shooting

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw accused the suspended Texas Ranger of failing to perform his duty during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Man crashes stolen car into Texas Buc-ee's while fleeing police

Officials say the man had just left a mental health evaluation when he stole the vehicle.

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New Yearโ€™s Day crash leaves Rio Grande City teen dead

A 14-year-old boy from Rio Grande City who wasnโ€™t wearing his seat belt, died after being ejected from a vehicle Sunday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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75-year-old pedestrian hit, killed north of Weslaco

A 75-year-old man walking north of Weslaco on Tuesday afternoon was hit and killed as he crossed the street.

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DPS to increase enforcement during holidays

As Texans take to the roads this holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct its annual Christmas and New Yearโ€™s traffic enforcement campaign.DPS will start its annual holiday [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Report: Texas AG sought driver license data on gender change

AUSTIN (AP) โ€” The office of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this summer sought data on how many people had changed the gender information on their driver's license, according to a newspap[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Texas attorney generalโ€™s office sought state data on transgender Texans

The effort to obtain data came as Attorney General Ken Paxton, Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders have marshaled resources against transgender Texans.

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Arizona police pull over, cite driver with 'Seusspicious-looking' inflatable Grinch passenger in HOV lane

An Arizona driver was caught with a "Seusspicious-looking" inflatable Grinch passenger while driving in the High Occupancy Vehicles lane.

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DPS to conduct random vehicle safety inspections at ports of entry along Texas border to help stop cartel smuggling

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that its troopers will began conducting random commercial vehicle safety inspections as they cross international ports of entry (POEs) into Texas, according to a release.

One killed in two-vehicle crash in Jim Wells County

The crash included a Toyota Corolla and Dodge Charger early Saturday afternoon.

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Man walking in middle of Brownsville road hit, killed

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an early morning crash on Thursday that left a man dead. In a news release, DPS said the crash happened at approximately 5:09 a.m. on FM 511 north of Florida Road in Brownsville. A preliminary investigation shows that a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria traveling south of FM 511 hit a man who was walking northbound in the middle of the road. The driver of the Ford stopped to render aid, and the unidentified man died at the scene. DPS will release the identity of the man once his next of kin are notified of his death.

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2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPS

An investigation is underway after a multi-vehicle crash where two people died on IH-45 and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County Tuesday, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Most wanted fugitive: Reward increased to $6K for information leading to arrest of escaped inmate from Coryell County, DPS says

The reward for information leading to the arrest of an inmate accused of escaping from Coryell County has increased to $6,000, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.

South Carolina father and 2 children killed in freeway accident, 4 others injured

A South Carolina family was traveling when their vehicle drove into a median killing the father, two children, and injuring four others. DPS says driver fatigue could be a factor.

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Amid fallout from the Uvalde shooting, Texas DPS wants $1.2 billion for academy, active-shooter training facility

The Texas Department of Public Safety wants $1.2 billion to turn its training center north of Austin into a full-time statewide law enforcement academy โ€” starting with a state-of-theart active-shooter facility that would need a nearly half-billion-dollar investment from Texas taxpayers next year.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas

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Amid fallout from the Uvalde shooting, Texas DPS wants $1.2 billion for academy and active-shooter training facility

Amid Uvalde fallout, Texas DPS wants $1.2B training facility

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Amid fallout from the Uvalde shooting, Texas DPS wants $1.2 billion for academy, active-shooter training facility

The Texas Department of Public Safety wants $1.2 billion to turn its training center north of Austin into a full-time statewide law enforcement academy โ€” starting with a state-of-the-art active-shoote[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Amid fallout from the Uvalde shooting, Texas DPS wants $1.2 billion for academy and active-shooter training facility โ€“ Houston Public Media

DPS is asking lawmakers to approve a $467 million active-shooter facility as a โ€œdown paymentโ€ for the training academy. โ€œYou play like you practice,โ€ Director Steve McCraw said.

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Amid fallout from the Uvalde shooting, Texas DPS wants $1.2 billion for academy and active-shooter training facility โ€“ Houston Public Media

DPS is asking lawmakers to approve a $467 million active-shooter facility as a โ€œdown paymentโ€ for the training academy. โ€œYou play like you practice,โ€ Director Steve McCraw said.

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DPS to increase enforcement during Thanksgiving holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety will increase enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday.Drivers in Texas will notice an increase in Texas Highway Patrol Trooper enforcement between Wednesday a[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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DPS increasing traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving holiday

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday to help ensure people are able to get to and from their celebrations safely.

Texas DPS troopers stop human smuggling operations in 2 separate traffic stops last weekend

Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested two human smugglers in two separate incidents this month as part of Operation Lone Star.

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Four Uvalde shooting victims left classrooms alive. Investigators are reviewing whether a faster response could have saved them.

The inquiry will help determine whether criminal charges should be brought against responding officers.

Uvalde families demand resignation of DPS chief: "We're not waiting any longer"

He previously said he would step down if any of his officers had any culpability in the botched response to the massacre.

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Families of Uvalde school shooting, victims call for DPS directorโ€™s resignation

During a meeting of the stateโ€™s Public Safety Commission, the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety faced withering criticism from family members of murdered children.

Texas DPS chief Steve McCraw says his agency โ€œdid not failโ€ at Uvalde school shooting

At a public meeting where families that lost children in the school shooting said he should resign, McCraw said members of the Department of Public Safety made mistakes. But he said heโ€™ll step down only โ€œif DPS as an institution failed the families.โ€

Nearly 60 immigrants found inside dump truck during smuggle attempt, DPS officials say

Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety captured nearly 60 illegal immigrants during a smuggle attempt Tuesday afternoon.

Edinburg man dies in fatal crash in San Carlos

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that left a 50-year-old man dead at the scene Monday. Edinburg resident Daniel Luna died after succumbing to his injuries, DPS said in a news release. The crash occurred in San Carlos at about 5:48 p.m. Monday at the intersection of State Highway 107 and Sunflower Road. One passenger was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries while the other was transported via air evac due to being in critical condition. Police said the driver and passenger of the Silverado werenโ€™t taken to the hospital.

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3-vehicle crash on SH 48 leaves man dead

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Highway 48 Sunday night that left a man dead. โ€œA 2005 GMC Sierra (occupied by one male driver) was traveling eastbound on the outside lanes of SH 48 and collided with the Ford,โ€ the news release stated. โ€œThe impact caused the Ford to move onto the westbound lanes of SH 48.โ€DPS said that a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu occupied only by a man driving it westbound then collided with the Ford, causing its driver to be ejected. The unidentified man was taken to Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville where he died. DPS said the manโ€™s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

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Texas state trooper fired over his response to Uvalde shooting

Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the third officer to be fired over the botched law enforcement response to the shooting.

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Uvalde schools get $442,000 from John Cornynโ€™s federal gun safety law

The gun safety law allocates $100 million for a Department of Justice grant program for school districts to invest in safety programs and technology. Twenty-eight Texas school districts were awarded grants through the program, totaling almost $8 million.

Motorcyclist dies after crash in San Carlos

DPS troopers investigate a two vehicle accident that left motorcyclist dead.

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DPS searching for person who caused chain-reaction crash that killed La Villa motorcyclist

The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for the driver of a blue pickup truck who investigators believe caused a fatal crash north of Elsa early Saturday morning that left a 68-year-old motorcyclist dead.

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DPS searching for person who caused chain-reaction crash that killed La Villa motorcyclist

The Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for the driver of a blue pickup truck who investigators believe caused a fatal crash north of Elsa early Saturday morning that left a 68-year-old motorcyclist dead.

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Texas troopers apprehend 15 illegal immigrants seen on video fleeing work truck

More than a dozen illegal immigrants were arrested last week after they crossed the border and later fled from Texas authorities while in a work truck.

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Top 10 most wanted fugitives with Houston area ties captured, officials say

Two of Texasโ€™ 10 Most Wanted fugitives have been arrested, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Thursday.

Uvalde school district suspends its entire police department, and superintendent announces retirement plans

Uvalde school officials on Friday suspended all of the district police departmentโ€™s activities following the firing of a recently hired district officer who was revealed to have been among the first s[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Edinburg serves as battleground for immigration-heavy debate between Abbott, Oโ€™Rourke

Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke duked it out in their only gubernatorial debate at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg on Friday.

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Now being operated by the โ€˜good guysโ€™: Street racerโ€™s seized Dodge โ€˜Hellcat Redeyeโ€™ turned into DPS patrol vehicle

This vehicle was awarded to the department following a felony investigation that was initiated after the driver of the Dodge engaged in dangerous street racing and fled from law enforcement at approximately 160 mph, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.

Governor Abbott, DPS launch iWatchTexas PSA to promote crime reporting system ahead of school year

The Department of Public Safety and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have partnered together to launch a public service announcement intended to promote a community reporting system as this school year begins.

Gov. Abbott holds news conference after receiving Broadband Champion Award in Greenville

Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference Wednesday afternoon after he received the Broadband Champion Award in Greenville, according to a release.

Man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women near infamous Bissonnet Track in SW Houston, DPS searching for more victims

A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in the area of southwest Houstonโ€™s infamous Bissonnet Track has been arrested, but investigators feel there could be more victims out there.

Woman visiting parole office arrested, charged in cold case murder of Liberty County couple; $1M bond set

DNA has connected a Freeport woman to the 2005 double homicide of a couple who was found dead by their daughter inside the familyโ€™s Liberty County home, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.

[WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT]: Bodycam footage released, acting police chief from day of shooting placed on leave, Uvalde mayor says

The mayor of Uvalde announced Sunday that the city has released bodycam videos worn by officers who responded to the fatal mass shooting that took the lives of 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.

2022 DPS Peace Officers Memorial Service honors officers whoโ€™ve lost their lives in the line of duty

The Texas Department of Public Safety is holding its 2022 Peace Officers Memorial Service, paying tribute to the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Driver faces federal charges after dozens of immigrants found in 18-wheeler

Federal charges have been filed against the driver of an 18-wheeler that is at the center of an immigrant smuggling investigation. Codi Denise Hartman is accused of transporting the immigrants from Donna to Jackson County, where the rig ran out of gas.

Houston Newsmakers: New FBI Houston Divisionโ€™s Special Agent in Charge talks priorities such as violent crime

Houston Newsmakers: New FBI Houston Divisionโ€™s Special Agent in Charge talks priorities such as violent crime

'It's getting worse,' frustration rising over truck backlogs at Texas-Mexico border

Normally it would take trucks 30 to 40 minutes to cross the border. But it is taking some closer to 12 hours.

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DPS: Two dead following vehicle chase

Two people are reportedly dead following a pursuit with DPS on IH-35 in Webb County, DPS...

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Two accused of racing along Loop 20

Two men have been arrested for racing along Bob Bullock Loop, according to the Texas...

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2 men on Texasโ€™ 10 most wanted sex offenders list arrested

Two of Texasโ€™ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody after their arrests last week, DPS announced Wednesday.

Women busted in smuggling attempt of juvenile

Two women were arrested for transporting a juvenile who was in the country illegally,...

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Affidavit: Man smuggled migrants several times in cloned Lewis Energy Group pickup

A man posed as a worker for the Lewis Energy Group and used a cloned vehicle of said...

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Abbott, Paxton tackle TikTok during border security briefing in Weslaco

Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hosted just over a dozen state attorneys general from around the country and urged them to join their efforts against TikTok during a security briefing at DPS headquarters in Weslaco on Thursday.

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LIVE: Governor Abbott to deliver remarks at border security briefing

Gov. Greg Abbott is set to discuss border security on Thursday.

Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday morning

Hays County is under a winter weather advisory through Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 3 a.m. on Thursday, which spans until Friday at 6 a.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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San Juan teen struck, killed minutes into 2022

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a New Yearโ€™s Day crash that left a 17-year-old San Juan resident who was crossing the road dead. DPS said in a news release that the fatal crash happened on Cesar Chavez Road south of Owassa Road at 12:06 a.m. Saturday. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2012 white Toyota Sienna driven by a man was traveling at a high rate of speed and hit Juan Vasquez Jr., who died at the scene. โ€œThe driver of the Toyota fled on foot,โ€ DPS said in a Saturday news release. As of Monday morning, the agency had not issued an update on the status of the driver.

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Supply Chains for the Outdoor Industry Are in Shambles

And thereโ€™s no end in sight

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DPS IDs woman, 20, found dead near San Ygnacio

The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the individual found dead this week...

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Small plane hits pole while trying to land in San Jacinto County, sheriff says

No one was injured after a small plane hit a pole in San Jacinto County Thursday afternoon, the sheriffโ€™s office confirmed.

Pharr man whose vehicle troopers shot at charged with evading

A 26-year-old Pharr man is facing charges of evading arrest and criminal abandonment or endangering a child after leading authorities in a high-speed pursuit Wednesday that ended with state troopers opening fire on the suspectโ€™s vehicle.

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Cuellar speaks on Choose Home Care Act and border updates

During Rep. Henry Cuellarโ€™s weekly Conversations with Cuellar event, the District 28...

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Aryan Brotherhood gang member from Magnolia added to Texas Most Wanted list, DPS says

The Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday added two new fugitives to its Texas 10 Most Wanted lists. Gang member Joshua David Whitworth, of Magnolia, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and sex offender John Oliver Talmadge McMickings, of El Paso, was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List.

3 dead, several injured in vehicle pursuit that ends in crash

A law enforcement pursuit in south Laredo ended with a two-vehicle crash that killed...

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65-year-old Edinburg man killed in San Juan crash

A 65-year-old Edinburg man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in San Juan on Thursday, authorities said in a news release.

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Texas said delta-8 is illegal. But state troopers havenโ€™t made a single arrest.

Texas health officials insist delta-8 is an illegal substance and has been for 40 years.

Affidavit: Migrant had gun in his possession

A man who was in the country illegally was arrested on Halloween night for possessing a...

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Harlingen man on Texas Most Wanted list arrested

A Harlingen man on Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list didn't stay there long.

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DPS: Chase leaves 2 dead, 5 injured

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a single vehicle crash that left two men dead.

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Early voting underway in Cameron County

Early voting is underway in Cameron County as voters are heading to the polls to cast ballots in advance of the Nov. 2 election.

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Man dies in auto-pedestrian crash north of Alamo

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday morning.

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State troopers see โ€˜increased postureโ€™ among suspected members of smuggling organizations

Texas continues to ramp up manpower and equipment along our border with Mexico as a record number of immigrants have been caught crossing the border illegally.

What to do if you are pulled over, according to Texas DPS officer

A woman has filed a lawsuit against troopers in Arkansas following an attempted stop that ended when her vehicle flipped over.

Authorities investigating major crash involving DPS trooper near Katy

Harris County sheriffโ€™s deputies are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a DPS trooper near Katy.

Witness: Man angered by Texas deputies in yard killed them

A witness says a West Texas man accused of fatally shooting two sheriffโ€™s deputies was angry they were in his yard trying to catch a dog that had bitten someone.

Texas ending waiver on vehicle title, registration requirements: This is what you need to know now

Texas is ending its temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett announced Thursday.

Texas trooper Chad Walker dies days after he was shot multiple times while on duty

MEXIA, Texas โ€“ The Texas state trooper who was shot during a traffic stop last week died on Wednesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed. Trooper Chad Walker, 38, was stopping to assist a driver near Mexia, Texas, around 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 26, when he was shot multiple times. Trooper Walker was transported to Baylor Scott & White โ€“ Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he later died from his injuries. โ€œTexas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Walker was committed to protecting the people of Texas. His career in law enforcement began in 2003 with the Groesbeck Police Department and continued as a member of the Athens Police Department, Henderson Co. Sheriffโ€™s Office and Limestone Co. Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Texas Capitol being closed through Bidenโ€™s inauguration โ€˜out of an abundance of caution,โ€™ officials say

The Texas Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, in this undated file image. AUSTIN, Texas โ€“ The Texas Capitol is being closed through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden โ€œout of an abundance of caution,โ€ officials at the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Friday. In a written statement, DPS Director Steven McCraw said they are aware of armed protests that have been planned at the state Capitol this week and โ€œviolent extremists may seek to exploitโ€ the events. โ€œAs a result, DPS has deployed additional personnel and resources to the Capitol and are working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Austin Police Department to monitor events and enforce the rule of law,โ€ McCraw said in the statement. McCraw asked people to report any suspicious activity they see on the internet or in public to call the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Austin Police Department or DPS at iWatchtx.org.

DPS announces temporary waiver for driver licenses, ID expirations ends in April

HOUSTON โ€“ The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that the temporary waiver for driver licenses and identification cards will end in April. DPS is urging customers to renew by appointment. The waiver applies to driver licenses, commercial learner permits, ID cards and election identification certificates that expired on or after March 13, 2020. Scheduling an appointmentTo schedule an appointment or check availability, visit the online appointment scheduler. Because of the no-shows, many offices offer customers without appointments to be placed on a โ€œstandbyโ€ list.

DPS officer fatally shoots armed robbery suspect, HPD says

HOUSTON โ€“ A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper fatally shot an armed robbery suspect Friday night in northwest Houston, according to Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m.DPS Special Agents were involved in a shooting with an armed robbery suspect near Antoine and Victory in Houston. Thatโ€™s when the DPS special agent opened fire, killing the man. Thereโ€™s no ID on the suspect, but HCSO and DPS say he was part of an investigation into several armed robberies in Harris County. The DPS special agent was placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.

Ask 2: Can you tell me if car inspections are still waived due to COVID? What about registrations?

Question: Connie H Schiller asks, โ€œCan you tell me if car inspections are still waived due to COVID? Since weโ€™re still battling this pandemic, the waiver for vehicle registration, which first went into effect on March 16, is still active. Though, this buys drivers time to take care of their vehicle registration, if you want to go ahead and get it done now you can. Taking the bottom portion of your registration renewal letter, accompanied by your payment and mailing it to your county tax office is another option. Remember, when DPS announces their new timeline for vehicle registrations, youโ€™ll still have a 60-day period before you must renew.

Texas driverโ€™s license information possibly exposed during data breach, company says

HOUSTON โ€“ The information of Texas drivers may have been exposed during a breach, according to database company Vertafore. The files included driver information for licenses issued before February 2019. That information contained Texas driver license numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses and vehicle registration histories, the company said. The breach was also reported to the Texas Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and U.S. federal law enforcement. The Texas Department of Public Safety released the following statement regarding the incident:"There has been no breach of the Texas Driver License System or any other DPS database.

DPS to increase law enforcement during Labor Day weekend

AUSTIN, Texas Whether youre just driving around town or traveling this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety encourages all drivers to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday through Monday, the Texas Highway Patrol will increase its enforcement on Texas roads. DPS reminds all travelers to be responsible and practice safe driving habits this Labor Day, said DPS Director Steven McCraw. DPS enforcement efforts also resulted in 489 DWI arrests, 358 fugitive arrests and 354 felony arrests. Drivers are encouraged to follow these safety tips during the Labor Day weekend:

How to get a same-day appointment at a DPS office

HOUSTON โ€“ If you have tried to book an appointment to renew your drivers license or do anything at a Texas DPS office lately, you know you could be waiting months. When you go to the DPS appointment website and enter your information, skip or change a letter in your name. Instead of typing in your zip code to find an office close to you, choose the name of a smaller city with a DPS office near Houston. No-shows making wait times longerWhen you secure a new appointment, make sure you cancel your first one. Same-day appointmentsTwo other things that DPS told us that it doesnโ€™t advertise.

Texans face delays of weeks, months to renew drivers licenses

HOUSTON โ€“ Driver license offices in Texas are back open for business. However, if you are trying to book an appointment, the earliest available may be weeks or even months away. Margo Sheaโ€™s Wednesday afternoon appointment at the South Gessner Road office in Houston was booked about two months ago. When we checked for appointments for a new driverโ€™s license, the earliest we found in the Houston area was Sept. 8 at the southeast office on Galveston Road. Madeleine Gibson, 17, said she made an appointment for a state ID about two months ago.

DPS trooper charged with sexually assaulting woman while on duty appears in court

HOUSTON โ€“ Lee Boykin, 31, took an oath to serve and protect as a DPS trooper, but he found himself on the wrong side of the law after being charged with aggravated sexual assault. Authorities accuse him of pulling over a woman, driving her to a parking lot and forcing her to perform sex acts. Investigators say he claims the sex act was consensual. He was arrested Saturday and posted a $100,000 bond on Sunday. If convicted of aggravated sexual assault, Boykin could spend 5 to 99 years or life behind bars.

100 deadliest days for teen drivers

HOUSTON Shocking statistics show for every mile driven, new teen drivers are three times more likely to be in a deadly crash compared to adults, according to AAA. What can be even more shocking, is that right now we are under the 100 deadliest days on the road for teen drivers. Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes took a look at what this means for these young Texas drivers. AAA says about 68 teens in Texas are killed in a car crash every summer and in the past month, 72% of teen drivers nationwide admitted to risky behavior behind the wheel. According to Henk, the five leading risks for teen crashes are:

Inside Texas cold cases: Her nude body was found outside a Texas church. 10 years later, DNA named her killer

Published: May 22, 2020, 8:17 am Updated: May 22, 2020, 8:24 amHOUSTON โ€“ Texas has its share of homicide cases that have gone cold. KPRC 2 is taking a look back at both the solved and unsolved cases featured by the Texas Department of Public Safety to acknowledge the ability to solve cold cases and perhaps seek justice in cases that remain cold. Reopening the caseNine years later, the Texas Department of Public Safetyโ€™s Cold Case Unit reopened the case. Naming him a killerThe original suspect, Sandoval, was arrested. It was always in the back of peopleโ€™s minds.โ€Do you remember a murder case that youโ€™d like us to investigate?

DPS now offering limited reopening of driver license offices. Hereโ€™s what you should know

Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety announced the limited reopening of driver license offices on May 26. DPS will launch a statewide driver license (DL) appointment system that allows customers to book appointments up to six months in advance. โ€œThis phased opening of our driver license offices and the launch of DPSโ€™ online appointment system prioritizes the health and safety of our communities and ensures Texans have access to the services they need at their local driver license offices,โ€ Abbott said. Phase 2: Offices in DPSโ€™ South and Central Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 29, 2020. Phase 3: Offices in DPSโ€™ North and Southeast Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning June 3, 2020.

Gator with its tail run over spotted on road in Conroe

Published: May 14, 2020, 7:22 am Updated: May 14, 2020, 8:16 amCONROE, Texas โ€“ A driver had a run-in with a feisty alligator overnight in Conroe. KPRC 2 was told the reptileโ€™s tail had been run over on Sergeant Ed Holcomb and South Loop 336. Officers and DPS troopers were able to get the alligator off the road, but it put up quite the fight as they tried to relocate it. Using ropes and a dog catcher, the reptile was finally caught and loaded onto a wrecker. It was then released in a swamp several miles away.

Texas rolls out new driverโ€™s license, ID card design

TEXAS โ€“ If you get a new driverโ€™s license, identification card or license to carry card this week in the state of Texas, you may notice a new design. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the new cards have added security features and better protects against forgeries. The new driverโ€™s licenses and identification cards have visible identifiers on the front, which include identifying those who have a health condition that could hamper their ability to communicate with others, per DPS. The new cards also identify veterans and disabled veterans as well as their branch of service, on the front of the cards. Officials say the cards are Real ID compliant and have a gold star in the upper right corner.

DPS Trooper fires gun at armed robbers in northwest Houston; search underway after suspects flee

HOUSTON โ€“ A Department of Public Safety trooper fired his gun at three men who officials say were trying to rob an AT&T store in northwest Houston Wednesday afternoon. The gunshot did not strike any of the suspects and they fled the scene on foot, officials say. At about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the trooper was working security at the store located at the 10650 Northwest Freeway, DPS officials said in a press conference. The trooper was in uniform when the accused approached the store and he โ€œmade his presence knownโ€ and then โ€œopened fireโ€ on the suspects, officials said. At least one of them was wearing a mask, officials say.

Parking woes at Gessner DPS Mega Office to soon lessen as renovations begin

HOUSTON โ€“ Parking issues at the Department of Public Safety office on Gessner Road will soon come to an end, as officials announced that the parking lot will soon be renovated. Starting Friday, DPS will begin upgrading the parking lot of the Houston Gessner DPS Mega Center on Gessner Road, officials announced in a news release. โ€œThe goal of this upgrade is to better serve our customers by expanding the total number of parking spaces while improving vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow,โ€ Texas DPS said in a statement. Customers are advised to visit alternate driverโ€™s license offices as the number of parking spaces at the Gessner location will be significantly reduced during the renovation. For more information and to find an alternate office near you, visit dps.texas.gov.

Sandra Bland supporters demand investigation into Waller County

HOUSTON โ€“ A day after the DPS trooper charged with perjury during Sandra Bland's arrest turned himself in, supporters of Bland and community activists are calling for an investigation into Waller County officials. The protesters are requesting that U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch intercede and investigate Waller County. "We need the Department of Justice to investigate the prosecutor in Waller County. It was a July traffic stop in Prairie View that thrust Bland and Waller County into the national spotlight. After a tense exchange, Bland eventually was arrested and placed in the Waller County Jail, where three days later she hanged herself.

DPS: Two teens dead in crash in Fort Bend County

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas โ€“ Two teenagers are dead and another injured after a crash on FM 762 in Fort Bend County, officials say. The accident happened late Friday afternoon on FM 762 and Cummings, just north of Brazos Bend State Park. DPS troopers say the car was traveling around a curve when a dump truck pulled out. The vehicle crossed the center lane and hit the dump truck. We're told the driver of the truck was not seriously injured.

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