Statewide news
Texas Governor Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of winter weather expected to
DPS Recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month
AUSTIN –Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “Human trafficking is a heinous
Four Tren de Arangua Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross the border into Texas on New Year’s Eve. “Our top priority is the
Texas Strengthens Booming Manufacturing Industry In 2024
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ booming manufacturing sector and highlighted the state’s notable investments to this critical industry to further cement “Made in Texas” as a powerful global brand. “Through innovation, dependability, and
Wanted Sex Offender from Abilene is Featured Fugitive for December
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month. Raymond
Texas’ Economy Dominates In 2024
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently lauded Texas’ robust economy with records unmatched by any other state, as Texas continues to attract both large and small businesses in 2024. “Texas is the leading economy in the United
Protect Texas Deer; Learn the Facts About Chronic Wasting Disease
What is Chronic Wasting Disease? Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) threatens wild and captive deer. This fatal disease is in a family of neurological diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE). In Texas, CWD impacts our native white-tailed
Texas Holds The Line Against Border Crisis Throughout 2024
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continued to take historic action throughout 2024 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels and criminals
Texas Leads As Energy Capital Of The World In 2024
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ booming energy industry and highlighted the progress that Texas made in 2024 to increase the electric capacity of the state grid and invest in an all-of-the-above energy approach to
Guatemalan National Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added a fugitive with ties to Sherman—Geovany Saul Carcamo—to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up
Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent,