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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially has a new class of state troopers. On Friday, 138 new ...

On Friday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 138 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 138 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from ...

A Texas state trooper accused of wrongfully killing a man in Converse after a pursuit exercised his right to remain silent ...

Avoid southbound I-45 north of Corsicana. The highway is closed after two DPS troopers were hit while on the scene of a ...

A Texas DPS K-9 Tracking Team led authorities to locate a fleeing hit-and-run suspect, according to state police.

Strong winds could cause low visibility over several days, forcing drivers to be cautious before getting on the road. The ...