Statewide news
Brown County Fire Departments among recipients of $164 million in Texas A&M Forest Service Grants
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Thanks to a historic investment by the 89th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $164 million in funding to award 558 fire trucks and 321 slip-on units to Texas volunteer fire
Authorities Capture Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 8 and 9,
Texas Governor Activates Additional State Wildfire Resources, Updates Disaster Declaration Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger
Mobilizes State Emergency Response Resources For West Texas Flood Threat AUSTIN — On Friday October 10, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of
DPS Expands Aviation Fleet with New High-Tech Aircraft to Enhance Public Safety
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) fleet today with the addition of a brand-new Cessna 208 Caravan, equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen public safety and provide
Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Increase Hemp Enforcement
AUSTIN — On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to toughen enforcement action against vape and smoke shops that are not in compliance with state laws and regulations. “Texas will protect
DPS Captures TdA Gang Member and Convicted Murderer in El Paso Co.
Alexis Ramon Perozo-Monasterio Previously Convicted for Rape, Murder of 10-Year-Old Child in Venezuela EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a confirmed Tren de Argua (TdA) gang member and convicted murderer from
Governor Abbott Announces Task Force To Crack Down On Repeat Offenders
HOUSTON — This week, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), a joint task force between state and local law enforcement that will further crack down on violent crimes committed by repeat offenders throughout
DPS Highlights Importance of iWatchTexas on ‘If You See Something, Say Something’ Awareness Day
On Tuesday, National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource anyone can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and
Featured Fugitive Captured at Job Site
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of this month’s featured fugitive, Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez, a Honduran felon from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List who was arrested this morning. A
Texas Governor Delivers Strait To The Heart Funds To Concho Valley Flood Victims
SAN ANGELO — Governor Greg Abbott recently joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund to present checks to families in the Concho Valley impacted by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods. “We know the challenges
Governor Honors First Responders At 2025 Star Of Texas Awards
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2025 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin. “What you
Honduran Felon Named Featured Fugitive for September
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez — a violent felon with multiple deportations — is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during September