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Jan. 31—AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the arrest of two of Texas' 10 Most Wanted. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Jrdon Joe — who is also ...

Carlos Ayala Morales got out of prison last year after serving time for child sex assault but was never registered as a sex offender. DPS blames human error.

With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind everyone to drive ...

Texas DPS ramps up patrols for Super Bowl LIX to curb impaired driving and enhance road safety, following the Crash Awareness ...

Texas DPS increases road safety enforcement during Super Bowl LIX, focusing on impaired driving, seatbelt use, and speed compliance, as part of the CARE initiative.

The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing enforcement efforts stateside during Super Bowl weekend.

Texas DPS said the customers affected by these closures are being notified and their appointments will be honored at the customer's convenience. Here is a list of the Texas DPS driver license ...

A rollover crash in Terry County left a Lubbock woman dead early Thursday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS's preliminary investigation shows that a 2010 Honda Fit ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state's Department of Public Safety (DPS) tactical strike teams to assist with the Trump administration’s operation to locate and arrest criminal illegal ...