Statewide news

iWatchTexas Report Prevents Targeted School Attack
The man responsible for a series of online school shooting threats is behind bars thanks to a report submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatchTexas program. Stephen Patrick Furr, 29, was arrested and charged by the Federal Bureau

DPS Launches New iWatchTexas Feature
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 coercion and harassment by foreign adversaries. The new feature allows individuals

Pedestrians, bicyclists most vulnerable on Texas roads
On his 10th birthday in 2020, Victor Peterzen received a brand-new bicycle. Just three months later, his life was tragically cut short in a crash while riding his bike through his northwest Houston neighborhood. Sadly, similar tragedies

Texas Volunteer Fire Departments Receive $2.1 Million in Grants
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – On March 5, 2025, Texas A&M Forest Service held the second of three funding meetings of fiscal year 2025 for the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, awarding 94 grants totaling $2.1 million.

Operation Lone Star Seizes Over Six Million Dollars’ Worth Of Cocaine
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people

Converse Teen Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted List
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Joseph Harris to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his

Texas Hosts Vice President Vance, Federal Officials In Eagle Pass
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people

Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitive Wanted in Bastrop Co. Back in Custody
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List has been captured in Houston. Armando Flores Aguilar was arrested on Friday, Feb. 14. A Crime

Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially killing entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service takes great lengths

Brown County Chief Appraiser provides clarification regarding Homestead Verification
Brett McKibben, Chief Appraiser of the Brown County Appraisal District, issued the following press release Thursday morning: In 2023, the Texas Legislature enacted legislation requiring local appraisal districts to conduct regular audits of homestead exemptions in their

Criminal Illegal Immigrant on 10 Most Wanted List Captured in San Antonio
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in San Antonio. Clarence Mfor was arrested on Sunday, March

Gov. Abbott reveals 5-year economic development plan
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday released a five-year statewide economic development strategic plan that establishes a blueprint for continued economic expansion and job creation across Texas. “Texas is a national leader in population growth, job creation, technology and