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U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his ...

An 18-year-old from Canyon, Texas, was arrested after authorities uncovered a suspected plan to attack local Independence Day ...

The Midland County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety are on scene of a major crash in Midland County ...

Texas drivers may like dark-tinted windows on their vehicles to protect from the sun, but this can create safety hazards and result in a big fine.

Starting in 2025, Texans will no longer need a safety inspection before registering a car for most vehicles, except commercial ones, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). No ...

UVALDE — The Texas Department of Public Safety is reviewing how 91 state troopers and Rangers responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting to determine if they violated any policies or laws.

The Texas Department of Public Safety investigation into the Uvalde elementary school shooting will include an internal review of the actions taken by every DPS officer on the scene to determine ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety must release records related to last year’s deadly Uvalde elementary school shooting, a district court judge in Austin ruled Thursday.

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday it would renew enhanced vehicle inspections across border points of entry, a move that frustrated business leaders when it was ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety is still required to process handgun license applications, conduct background checks, and produce a laminated license for those who qualify.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an 82-year-old woman who they said was last seen in Kerrville, Texas, Sunday. No description available ...