Tenants across Texas could face expedited evictions under a bill passed by the Texas Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 38, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, was introduced on the Senate floor as a ...

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was ...

Trooper Jerrid Hobbie defined the meaning of valor by showing courage in the face of danger, saving the life of Bryan County Deputy Austin Murray.

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott opened nominations for the 2025 Star of Texas Awards on Thursday. Nominees are first ...

City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, who made the final selection, praised Ball’s leadership and vision for the department’s ...

Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety ...

Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a ...

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Ranking and review site Niche highlighted three Texas cities in it's 2025 list of the best places to live. See report cards ...

A law enforcement luncheon recognized Allen Police Officer Dominique Akins for his heroism on the day eight people were ...

Help celebrate National Public Safety Dispatchers Week throughout Texas. If you've ever dreamed of being a dispatcher they're ...

The Houston teen who with a rare form of brain cancer gets closer to his goal of becoming an honorary member of 1,000 law ...