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WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Texas DPS says a Killeen resident was charged in a fatal crash near Hamilton Sunday morning. Tavajenne Capers, 21, of Killeen, is charged with two counts of intoxicated ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said it began increasing patrols on roads Saturday to ensure safe driving over spring break and ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Rangers in conjunction with the Laredo Police Department identified a man believed to be responsible for the 2016 murder of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo ...

AUSTIN At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched a new feature on the iWatchTexas Community Reporting System to protect the public from ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill lawmakers have discussed this month could expand the patrol area for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Capitol division. “I’ve seen some incidents ...

Lynn Smith has big plans for the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District. He wants to build massive ponds to help stormwater seep into the Seymour Aquifer, which spans the eastern edge of ...

Immigrant rights advocates are sounding the alarm after two Houston residents were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite the residents saying they had legal ...

The exterior of the Texas State Capitol seen from Congress Ave. in Austin on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. The Texas Legislature will convene tomorrow for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that ...

Brits in need of a Blue Badge must ensure they have four key items to hand prior to applying. Forgetting these essentials could mean you are unable to secure the vital parking permit. The Blue ...

Last season was a frustrating one for Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter. Same for Leody Taveras. But for different reasons. Carter missed the majority of the 2024 season due to a back injury ...

Gun Interactive and Sumo Digital revealed a new update and a couple of DLC packs for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre this month, giving you some new dress options. The team has released the Sunday ...