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Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston area
Read full article: Wanted Tren de Aragua gang member arrested on day of his asylum hearing in Houston areaTexas DPS officers say Jorgenys Robertson Cova, 32, was wanted out of Pearland for theft and captured in Houston. He was scheduled for an asylum hearing in Houston on Monday, where he was instead, put behind bars.
DPS offers Saturday hours at select Houston-area locations this October
Read full article: DPS offers Saturday hours at select Houston-area locations this OctoberThe Texas Department of Public Safety is extending its service hours by offering Saturday appointments at select driver’s license offices in the Houston area throughout October.
Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by a car during traffic stop is doing ‘remarkably much better’A Texas DPS trooper is making a promising recovery in the hospital after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in northwest Harris County .
Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stop
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver in NW Harris county while conducting traffic stopAuthorities say the driver hit the DPS trooper and kept on going for at least a block before getting out of their car and trying to take off on foot.
Texas AG launches investigation into reports claiming undocumented migrants are registering to vote outside DPS offices
Read full article: Texas AG launches investigation into reports claiming undocumented migrants are registering to vote outside DPS offices“If eligible citizens can legally register to vote when conducting their business at a DPS office, why would they need a second opportunity to register with a booth outside?” Paxton said in the press statement
SUV flips, lands on its side during chase in northwest Harris County
Read full article: SUV flips, lands on its side during chase in northwest Harris CountyInvestigators say a woman in the passenger seat was ejected due to the crash and she and the driver were rushed to a hospital in serious condition.
Texas DPS’ Driver License Offices closed due to worldwide computer outage
Read full article: Texas DPS’ Driver License Offices closed due to worldwide computer outage"DPS Driver License Offices (DLOs) across the state are currently closed due to a technical issue," the Texas DPS said in a statement. "Customers with appointments should have been notified."
‘We must shoot up their headquarters’: Texas woman wanted after making threats to CenterPoint Energy on social media
Read full article: ‘We must shoot up their headquarters’: Texas woman wanted after making threats to CenterPoint Energy on social media"They’ll finally listen once we’ve reacted loud enough, freedom of speech does nothing, lobotomies do a lot." the woman said in a series of posts on social media.
Amber alert issued for missing child, 5, believed to be last seen in north Houston with wanted 60-year-old man
Read full article: Amber alert issued for missing child, 5, believed to be last seen in north Houston with wanted 60-year-old manInvestigators need your help finding Jose Calderon Arias, 5, who was last seen with a 60-year-old man, who Texas DPS say is wanted in connection with his disappearance.
Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man killed, 2 children hospitalized after deadly crash in Montgomery CountyAuthorities identified the driver, Reginald James House, and said he died at the scene. Two little girls, 5 and 7 years old, respectively were passengers in the car and were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Mother, 16-year-old son killed in crash involving Missouri City PD officer have been identified
Read full article: Mother, 16-year-old son killed in crash involving Missouri City PD officer have been identifiedMore than 2 hours into the investigation, Missouri City PD Chief Brandon Harris said they found a man in the back of the officer's patrol vehicle. It's unclear who the man is, how he got in there, or if he was handcuffed.
‘Unbelievable honor’: DPS selects first woman to serve as Texas Ranger Major
Read full article: ‘Unbelievable honor’: DPS selects first woman to serve as Texas Ranger MajorThe Texas Department of Public Safety shared on Tuesday, they have promoted the first woman to serve as a Texas Ranger Major since the organization was started 200 years ago.
Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring
Read full article: Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ringThe lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.
After Title 42’s end, Texas DPS pauses Austin patrols so officers can head to the border
Read full article: After Title 42’s end, Texas DPS pauses Austin patrols so officers can head to the borderDespite no major influx in border crossings, state troopers will be relocated to border cities. Austin and the Texas Department of Public Safety faced criticism for the racial disparities in state trooper arrests in the capital.
Texas DPS releases video of altercation between state trooper and Uvalde victim’s mother
Read full article: Texas DPS releases video of altercation between state trooper and Uvalde victim’s motherTexas DPS has released video of altercation between a state trooper and a Uvalde victim's mother. The incident happened on Wednesday during a student protest for gun safety
16-year-old charged after leading DPS troopers on a chase with 6 illegal immigrants inside vehicle, including infant
Read full article: 16-year-old charged after leading DPS troopers on a chase with 6 illegal immigrants inside vehicle, including infantA 16-year-old has been arrested and charged after Texas DPS troopers say he led them on a chase and smuggled six illegal immigrants into the United States.
Suspect shot, killed after stealing vehicle, leading officers in lengthy chase near Lake Jackson, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect shot, killed after stealing vehicle, leading officers in lengthy chase near Lake Jackson, authorities sayAn investigation is underway after a suspect was shot and killed by officers with Lake Jackson police on Thursday morning.
Bellaire HS student among 3 family members killed in crash on FM 2920 near Waller County, officials say
Read full article: Bellaire HS student among 3 family members killed in crash on FM 2920 near Waller County, officials sayA Bellaire High School student has been identified as one of three people killed in a two-vehicle crash on FM 2920 near the Harris County-Waller County line on Sunday, according to the Houston Independent School District.
Former secret service agent weighs in on Uvalde law enforcement response
Read full article: Former secret service agent weighs in on Uvalde law enforcement responseA seasoned, retired secret service agent weighs in on the law enforcement response in the Uvalde School Shooting delving into the nuances and complexity of the situation and pointing out what factors would have most likely influenced the timing.
Search underway for Texas National Guard soldier who went missing along river in Eagle Pass, TMD says
Read full article: Search underway for Texas National Guard soldier who went missing along river in Eagle Pass, TMD saysA Texas National Guard soldier has gone missing along a river during a mission-related incident in Eagle Pass, according to the Texas Military Department.
Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this year
Read full article: Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this yearHouston did not disappoint in the weird news department this year.
What to know about the ‘Move over/slow down’ law now that DPS is stepping up enforcement
Read full article: What to know about the ‘Move over/slow down’ law now that DPS is stepping up enforcementThe Department of Public Safety wants people to know that it is ramping up the enforcement of Texas’ “Move Over/Slow Down” law.