Statewide news
Prepare for Wildfires as Potential Continues
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As wildfire potential continues across Texas, prepare and keep prevention top of mind. “Dry conditions will persist into the weekend, continuing this week’s risk for wildfires,” said Jared Karns, Texas A&M Forest Service
Over 110 Illegal Immigrants Arrested During Colony Ridge Operation
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Governor Abbott Corrects The Record On School Choice At Texas Policy Summit
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott corrected the record on school choice and highlighted the real facts of the program which will benefit all Texas families during the keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) annual
Texas announces first death in measles outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. The school-aged child who was not vaccinated was hospitalized in Lubbock last
DPS Deploys New Executive Protection K-9
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its newly certified Executive Protection Bureau (EPB) K-9 Magnum, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois. Magnum came to DPS from Poland and is trained to detect
Texas National Guard Soldiers Deputized By U.S. Border Patrol Chief
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Houston Sex Offender Added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Carlos Jose Ayala Morales to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, and Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000
Fugitives from San Antonio, Bryan Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Lists
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Brandon Hartfield to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and Salvador Saucedo Jr., to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Texas Crime Stoppers
Governor Abbott Works With U.S. Border Czar Homan, Texas Congressional Delegation On Border Security Operations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Texas A&M Forest Service awards $951,000 to landowners for prescribed fire
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $951,000 to 168 landowners to conduct prescribed fires this year. This funding will treat 35,138 acres. Prescribed fire is a strategic land management tool that uses low-intensity fire on
Texas Partners With Trump Administration On Arrests, Deportations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people
Gov. Abbott delivers State of the State address
The following are Gov. Greg Abbott’s comments from his State of the State address on Sunday, Feb 2.: Good evening to members of the Texas Senate and House, Speaker Burrows, state officials, members of the judiciary, First