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

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

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

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.

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.

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 Division’s Special Agent in Charge talks priorities such as violent crime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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]

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a New Year’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. “The driver of the Toyota fled on foot,” DPS said in a Saturday news release. As of Monday morning, the agency had not issued an update on the status of the driver.

And there’s no end in sight

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

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

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 suspect’s vehicle.

During Rep. Henry Cuellar’s weekly Conversations with Cuellar event, the District 28...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are currently on the lookout for a suspected vehicle involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Sept. 15 in Alamo.

The viral video sparked a debate on social media, with even an Atlanta mayoral candidate sharing his thoughts on the clip.

A routine traffic stop in central Laredo resulted in the discovery of flash bang grenades...

In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Texas Department of Public Safety in conjunction with Driscoll Health Plan hosted an information session and inspection event here for parents in the area to learn how to properly install car seats.

The Texas Highway Patrol announced five migrants were discovered after a pursuit.

Many locals in the Rio Grande Valley complain that the 'surge' of DPS troopers is more of a nuisance than an effective crime-fighting force.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said a woman died early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle.

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

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

The state new law allowing the unlicensed carrying of handguns does not mean anyone can go anywhere in Texas with a pistol on the hip.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an early Monday crash in Los Fresnos that left two men dead after their vehicle struck a tree.

The Texas Department of Public Safety seized 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition near La Joya Friday night, in part of their Operation Lone Star initiative.

The search is still ongoing for the vehicle that was reported to have slid into the water Wednesday evening at the Jaime Zapata Boat Ramp.

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

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

MEXIA, Texas – 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 – Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he later died from his injuries. “Texas 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. Sheriff’s Office and Limestone Co. Sheriff’s Office.

The Texas Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, in this undated file image. AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Capitol is being closed through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden “out of an abundance of caution,” 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 “violent extremists may seek to exploit” the events. “As 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,” 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.

HOUSTON – 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 “standby” list.

HOUSTON – 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. That’s when the DPS special agent opened fire, killing the man. There’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.

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO FIGHT CRIME: Bellaire council hopes new surveillance tools that monitor license plates help police solve major crimesNow the city is seeing another increase in crime: road rage. In a Tuesday press conference, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said more than 200 road rage incidents have been reported in Houston this year—a 33 percent increase from last year. These road rage incidents have become more frequent in recent months. The initiative partners with the Texas Department of Public Safety to put a stop to road rage crimes. Acevedo's plan is to seize the vehicles of drivers with violent road rage.

Question: Connie H Schiller asks, “Can you tell me if car inspections are still waived due to COVID? Since we’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, you’ll still have a 60-day period before you must renew.

HOUSTON – 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.

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:

HOUSTON – 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 doesn’t advertise.

HOUSTON – 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 Shea’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 driver’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.

HOUSTON – 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.

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:

Published: May 22, 2020, 8:17 am Updated: May 22, 2020, 8:24 amHOUSTON – 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 Safety’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case. Naming him a killerThe original suspect, Sandoval, was arrested. It was always in the back of people’s minds.”Do you remember a murder case that you’d like us to investigate?

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. “This phased opening of our driver license offices and the launch of DPS’ 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,” Abbott said. Phase 2: Offices in DPS’ South and Central Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 29, 2020. Phase 3: Offices in DPS’ North and Southeast Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning June 3, 2020.

Published: May 14, 2020, 7:22 am Updated: May 14, 2020, 8:16 amCONROE, Texas – A driver had a run-in with a feisty alligator overnight in Conroe. KPRC 2 was told the reptile’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 – If you get a new driver’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 driver’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.

Make sure to turn off all your electronic devices before you go in to vote or leave them in your car. This includes:Buttons, T-shirts and other swag with your favorite candidate's name or political party is not only a big no-no when you go to vote, it's actually a crime. A violation of this provision of the Texas Election Code is a Class C misdemeanor!Under the same provision, it is a violation to participate in any electioneering activities short of the 100-foot distance markers posted outside the polling place. This means handing out literature, posting signs, and expressing preference for or against any candidate, measure or political party.In Texas, you must present identification in order to vote, so don't get caught without it! If you do try to get petition signatures, make sure you are beyond the 100-foot distance markers.

HOUSTON – 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 “made his presence known” and then “opened fire” on the suspects, officials said. At least one of them was wearing a mask, officials say.

Police: DPS trooper opens fire on three robbery suspectsA DPS trooper opened fire Wednesday afternoon on a trio of robbery suspects in northwest Houston, according to authorities. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. at an AT&T store in the 10600 block of Northwest Freeway, where the trooper was working a security job. The trooper, wearing his uniform, identified himself as a law enforcement official as the suspected robbers walked in. One of them had a gun and the trooper opened fire, not hitting anyone. Houston police are investigating the shooting because it happened within the city limits.

HOUSTON – 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. “The 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,” Texas DPS said in a statement. Customers are advised to visit alternate driver’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.

EMBED >More News Videos DPS says the off-duty officer was driving the wrong way on I-10 when she crashed with a semi. With heavy hearts, we learned one of our own died in a crash on I-10 West near Sealy at 6:30 a.m. today. Officer Gizelle Solorio was off duty at the time. We ask for your prayers for Gizelle & her family. Everyone in the world were her babies," Irma said.She added the circumstances of Gizelle's death are confusing to her, and she's searching for answers.

EMBED >More News Videos DPS says the off-duty officer was driving the wrong way on I-10 when she crashed with a semi. With heavy hearts, we learned one of our own died in a crash on I-10 West near Sealy at 6:30 a.m. today. Officer Gizelle Solorio was off duty at the time. We ask for your prayers for Gizelle & her family. Toxicology tests are underway.This is just the latest tragedy for the family.

EMBED >More News Videos Video from the ABC13 archives shows parts of the 2010 trial of the man accused of killing Houston police officer Timothy Abernethy. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The death of a Houston police sergeant occurred on the 11th anniversary of a fatal shooting of another HPD officer.Veteran officer Timothy Abernethy was shot and killed on Dec. 7, 2008, in northwest Houston.Police say Abernethy pulled Mabry J. Landor over in a parking lot of an apartment complex but Landor ran away and hid. "The suspect apparently waited, crouching, waiting for the officer, and fired multiple times, striking the officer," said HPD Captain Bruce Williams at the time.Detectives say Abernethy was shot in the head. One eyewitness told ABC13 that Landor calmly returned to his vehicle and drove off after shooting Abernethy.That eyewitness found Abernethy on the ground and called 911. He never got a chance to shoot back.Before the shooting, police say Abernathy entered the license plate number on the vehicle Landor was driving into his police computer.

Spring, Texas Emergency crews are on the scene of a plane crash near the intersection of FM 2920 and the Grand Parkway. A Piper PA-32, single engine aircraft crashed in a field in the 10800 block of N. Grand Parkway. Preliminary information indicates that the crash may have been a result of an engine failure, according to officials. There were two occupants on-board the aircraft at the time of the crash. Check back for updates.

EMBED >More News Videos Family demands justice after teenage sex trafficking victim ends lifeA man and a woman are accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl into sex in Harris County.DPS special agents say they began their investigation into the case last week when they learned the 15-year-old victim was being forced into prostitution.During their investigation, agents discovered sex advertisements with the photo of the victim. Authorities say 22-year-old Imani Cole, who allegedly created the ad, was arrested on Oct. 24.According to DPS, additional information led to the arrest of Raven Lovings, 28, for his alleged role in the teen's trafficking.Court documents show Cole was charged with compelling prostitution of a person under 18 and trafficking of a child.Lovings was charged with trafficking of a child, compelling prostitution of a person under 18 and sexual assault of a person over 14.

Two men have been arrested for allegedly impersonating DPS troopers to attempt to enter the airfield at Sky Harbor International Airport. PHOENIX - Two men have been arrested for allegedly impersonating DPS troopers to attempt to enter the airfield at Sky Harbor International Airport. According to court paperwork, around 10 p.m. on October 21, two men followed a Phoenix police vehicle "through a secured gate and onto the airfield area" at Sky Harbor. Phoenix police have since said that the men did not actually enter the airfield but were stopped in a secured area beforehand. A spokesperson for Sky Harbor provided the following statement regarding airport security:"Sky Harbor has multiple layers of security.

DPSHOUSTON - A Houston man faces felony charges after allegedly assaulting and robbing a man late Tuesday night. Marcus J. Arvie, 43, was charged Sunday with aggravated robbery, according to court records. The victim told officers Arvie, an acquaintance from his apartment complex, punched him in the face and took $84 in cash from him, authorities said. When questioned about the incident, Arvie told police he had warned the complainant that the apartment complex was dangerous, according to court records. The victim told police that neighbors in the apartment complex nicknamed Arvie "Buttnaked" because he allegedly runs around the apartment complex naked, according to an affidavit.

EL CAMPO, Texas (KTRK) -- The Louise Volunteer Fire Department is down one-fifth of its active members after a deadly crash.DPS state troopers say 60-year-old Steven Henderson and another firefighter were hit by a driver while they were inspecting their fire truck on the side of FM-647 on Monday, Oct. 7.The driver who hit them is also a member of the same fire department, who was off duty at the time.Investigators say it happened around 8:55 p.m. when the on-duty firefighters were stopped on the small two-lane road to check out their front tires.Troopers say their emergency lights were not on, but their headlights were on. Henderson was transported by LifeFlight to Memorial Hermann Hospital.Louise volunteer fire chief Tommy Johnston told ABC13 Henderson underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition, but suddenly died on Saturday, Oct. 12.The other firefighter was taken by ambulance to Oak Bend Richmond with non-life threatening injuries and was released several days later. The off-duty firefighter was not injured.Johnston says the off-duty firefighter previously told him he never saw the truck or two men standing near it on the dark road.DPS investigators say the driver who hit them is not facing any charges, calling this an unfortunate crash.Henderson was also the drainage foreman for the Wharton County drainage district, according to the online obituary posted on the Triska Funeral Home's website

EL CAMPO, Texas (KTRK) -- The Louise Volunteer Fire Department is down one-fifth of its active members after a deadly crash.DPS state troopers say 60-year-old Steven Henderson and another firefighter were hit by a driver while they were inspecting their fire truck on the side of FM-647 on Monday, Oct. 7.The driver who hit them is also a member of the same fire department, who was off duty at the time.Investigators say it happened around 8:55 p.m. when the on-duty firefighters were stopped on the small two-lane road to check out their front tires.Troopers say their emergency lights were not on, but their headlights were on. Henderson was transported by LifeFlight to Memorial Hermann Hospital.Louise volunteer fire chief Tommy Johnston told ABC13 Henderson underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition, but suddenly died on Saturday, Oct. 12.The other firefighter was taken by ambulance to Oak Bend Richmond with non-life threatening injuries and was released several days later. The off-duty firefighter was not injured.Johnston says the off-duty firefighter previously told him he never saw the truck or two men standing near it on the dark road.DPS investigators say the driver who hit them is not facing any charges, calling this an unfortunate crash.Henderson was also the drainage foreman for the Wharton County drainage district, according to the online obituary posted on the Triska Funeral Home's website

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday over a policy that limits the size of a trooper's waistline.According to the rule, which was implemented last year by DPS, men's waists can't be larger than 40 inches and women's can't be larger than 35 inches.The lawsuit claims the rule is discriminatory and says troopers who don't meet the physical fitness standards may face termination, transfer and demotion, despite passing all other physical fitness requirements. DPSOA is asking a judge for an injunction to stop the requirement.In spring 2019, DPS conducted fitness testing on 1,153 officers and 594 did not meet the waistline requirements, according to the lawsuit.The DPS refused to comment about the issue.

Popeyes chicken sandwich is officially sold out -- for nowJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesWell, if you didn't jump on the Popeyes chicken sandwich craze and wait in hour-long lines to sink your teeth into the fried chicken fillet on a brioche bun then you're too late. Popeyes is officially sold out -- for now. Read moreWoman bolts out doctor's office, ditches bill after receiving BotoxA local plastic surgeon said a woman bolted on $2,000 Botox bill. Abbott's push to end long lines at DPS offices across the stateIn an effort to shorten the long wait times and lines at drivers license offices, Texas Gov. Read moreTurkey Leg Hut surprises homeless by giving out free turkeysTurkey Leg Hut - Facebook Turkey Leg Hut - FacebookA local restaurant showed its Facebook community one of the many things it does to give back to the Houston community.

Greg Abbott announced Monday night via a tweet the legislature will provide more than $200 million to DPS to help improve services and employ more than 700 people. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Hazmat teams responded to a deadly crash involving highly-concentrated, sub-zero canisters of apple juice.On Friday, DPS said the driver of a Hummer headed eastbound on Highway 105 collided head-on with a refrigerated 18-wheeler.The big rig burst into flames, and the driver of the Hummer was pronounced dead on the scene.The driver of the 18-wheeler reportedly jumped out of the big rig before it went up in flames. He is expected to be okay.Hazmat teams are still working to remove pallets of concentrated apple juice that is considered flammable when exposed to normal temperatures.Highway 105 is expected to be closed for several hours while teams work to remove those barrels.

EL PASO, Texas - The El Paso community is remembering the 22 lives lost in the devastating massacre at the Walmart in El Paso Saturday. Crosses for LossesGreg Zanis, of Aurora, Illinois, started Crosses for Losses to help families of victims mourn. On Monday, he helped to organize 22 white crosses to be put up as a memorial at the Walmart. Volunteers and loved ones of the victims carried the crosses to the memorial site. El Paso StrongStories of bravery overcome this act of hate.

EL PASO, Texas - The El Paso community is remembering the 22 lives lost in the devastating massacre at the Walmart in El Paso Saturday. Crosses for LossesGreg Zanis, of Aurora, Illinois, started Crosses for Losses to help families of victims mourn. On Monday, he helped to organize 22 white crosses to be put up as a memorial at the Walmart. Volunteers and loved ones of the victims carried the crosses to the memorial site. El Paso StrongStories of bravery overcome this act of hate.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 8-year-old child is dead following a major crash on I-45 north in Willis.DPS said the crash happened at Calvary Road on Saturday afternoon.According to DPS, two 3-year-olds and a 50-year-old woman were also transported to hospitals.She, along with the 3-year-olds were believed to be in the same vehicle.I-45 north remained closed for several hours.The cause of the crash is unknown. No injuries to those in the other vehicle have been reported.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 8-year-old child is dead following a major crash on I-45 north in Willis.DPS said the crash happened at Calvary Road on Saturday afternoon.According to DPS, two 3-year-olds and a 50-year-old woman were also transported to hospitals.She, along with the 3-year-olds were believed to be in the same vehicle.DPS tells ABC13 Eyewitness News I-45 north is expected to remain closed for a few hours.The cause of the crash is unknown. No injuries to those in the other vehicle have been reported.

HOUSTON – 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.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – 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.