Statewide news
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,
Cedar fever season begins in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be
Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers
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,
Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Christopher Garay on Nov. 29 and
Governor Abbott Swears-In DPS Director Freeman Martin
AUSTIN – Last week, Governor Greg Abbott administered the oath of office for the 14th Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Freeman F. Martin at DPS Headquarters in Austin. “Freeman Martin brings an extraordinary wealth of
Real Texas Christmas trees boost economy, agritourism shows continued growth
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas
Texas Provides Border Security Blueprint For The Nation
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,
Governor Abbott, Incoming Border Czar Homan Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan thanked and served meals to hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed along the
DPS Graduates Eight New K-9 Teams and Three K-9 Tech Trainers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly announces the graduation of eight new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers, strengthening DPS’ ability to protect and serve Texans statewide. These teams will serve
DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through
Texas Expands Floating Marine Barriers To Secure The Border
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,