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Guatemalan national added to Texas' most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of Geovany Saul Carcamo to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
Texas DPS welcomes new troopers after intensive training
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially welcomed 130 new Troopers to the Texas Highway Patrol.
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Three fugitives from Texas' most wanted list apprehended
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of three individuals from the state's list of 10 Most Wanted.
Texas DPS highlights fugitive Raymond Trejo; reward increased
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that Raymond Trejo is the Featured Fugitive for December.
Texas eliminates most vehicle safety inspections starting January 2025
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that significant changes to the state's vehicle safety inspection requirements will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Texas Department of Public Safety director retires after notable tenure
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
After 15 years leading the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Colonel Steven C. McCraw has retired.
Texas DPS increases road patrols for Thanksgiving weekend
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 25, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is enhancing its traffic enforcement efforts for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure the safety of Texans.
Texas DPS enhances safety with new K-9 teams specializing in detection and tracking
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 24, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the graduation of eight new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers.
Texas DPS launches first Border Mounted Patrol Unit
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 24, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched its inaugural Border Mounted Patrol Unit, a team of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers paired with horses to patrol the state's challenging border terrain.
Gov. Abbott: 'Ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of Texans is a top priority'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 24, 2024
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, announced the issuance of an Executive Order aimed at protecting Texans from harassment and coercion by "foreign adversaries," specifically naming the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Texas DPS increases reward for information on teenager's cold case murder
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively seeking information regarding a cold case murder from 1987.
Texas DPS announces arrests in clean scanning operation
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 9, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively tackling fraudulent vehicle inspections, known as "clean scanning," through its Regulatory Services Division (RSD).
DPS issues nearly 100 violations during traffic safety operation in El Paso
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 8, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with several local agencies, conducted an enhanced enforcement operation in El Paso County from October 16 to 18.
Texas DPS names Miguel Gomez as November's featured fugitive
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced Miguel Gomez as the Featured Fugitive for November.
iWatchTexas sees record rise in school safety reports for September
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program recorded a significant increase in school safety reports for September 2024, more than doubling the numbers from previous years.
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of murder suspect Adiah Roberson
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of Adiah Roberson, a fugitive listed among Texas' 10 Most Wanted.
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas executive director Wilkison announces retirement
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 18, 2024
Charley Wilkison, Executive Director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. This decision marks the conclusion of Wilkison's three-decade-long association with CLEAT, which began in August 1994. He took on the role of executive director in July 2013.
Texas DPS releases report on compassionate use program to lawmakers
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made public a report concerning the sustainability and accessibility of the state's Compassionate Use Program (CUP). This report has been shared with members of the Texas Public Safety Commission as well as state lawmakers.
Texas DPS honors officers' bravery at PSC meeting
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Public Safety Commission (PSC) held a meeting in Austin to honor several individuals for their exemplary service. The awards were presented by DPS Director Steven McCraw, who praised the honorees for their dedication to public safety.
DPS names new training center after retiring director Steven C. McCraw
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 12, 2024
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was recognized for his leadership and service at his final Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting before retiring later this year. The meeting, held at DPS headquarters in Austin, saw PSC Chairman Steven P. Mach and commissioners Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord III, Larry Long, and Steve Stodghill adopt a resolution to name the new training facility in Williamson County as the Steven C. McCraw Law Enforcement Academy and Training Center.
