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Uvalde Together Resiliency Center providing resources for years to come

The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center opened as a place for the community to get the resources they need as they move through the Robb Elementary tragedy.

Takeaways from Texas DPS director’s testimony about the Uvalde shooting, gunman and police response

McCraw on Tuesday gave much-asked-for revelations about the timeline, mistakes and missed opportunities. Specifically, he said Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief and on-site commander, made “terrible decisions.”

WATCH LIVE: DPS director testifies about Uvalde shooting before Texas Senate committee

UPDATE: Law enforcement authorities had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to stop the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, the Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw testified on Tuesday.

‘Active shooter’ message sent to parents further muddles law enforcement timeline of Uvalde school massacre

Message sent during law enforcement response called situation an ‘active shooter’ incident, even though chief had labeled it a barricaded subject

Silver Alert issued for 69-year-old woman last seen in Austin

A Silver Alert has been issued for a 69-year-old woman last seen in Austin.

'It's getting worse,' frustration rising over truck backlogs at Texas-Mexico border

Normally it would take trucks 30 to 40 minutes to cross the border. But it is taking some closer to 12 hours.

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Texas’ most wanted fugitive arrested in Dallas

The No. 1 person on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List has been arrested, according to the Department of Public Safety.

DPS: Two dead following vehicle chase

Two people are reportedly dead following a pursuit with DPS on IH-35 in Webb County, DPS...

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Two accused of racing along Loop 20

Two men have been arrested for racing along Bob Bullock Loop, according to the Texas...

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Authorities investigating Boerne Police-involved fatal shooting

Law enforcement remained on the scene Monday night of a Boerne Police-involved fatal shooting at Carrington Place Apartments on Johns Road earlier in the day. It was confirmed by Boerne Police the shooting of a man took place at about 2 p.m. after a chase led authorities to the back side of the apartment complex. A DPS trooper at the scene said law enforcement originally

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Man arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing into fire hydrant, Texas DPS says

A man who led police on a vehicle chase around San Antonio’s West Side has been arrested after crashing into a fire hydrant at South Laredo and Loma Vista, according to the Texas Public Department of Safety.

Women busted in smuggling attempt of juvenile

Two women were arrested for transporting a juvenile who was in the country illegally,...

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Affidavit: Man smuggled migrants several times in cloned Lewis Energy Group pickup

A man posed as a worker for the Lewis Energy Group and used a cloned vehicle of said...

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Abbott, Paxton tackle TikTok during border security briefing in Weslaco

Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hosted just over a dozen state attorneys general from around the country and urged them to join their efforts against TikTok during a security briefing at DPS headquarters in Weslaco on Thursday.

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Texas DPS special agent dies at SA hospital following crash in Eagle Pass, officials say

A Texas Department of Public Safety special agent died Saturday morning at a San Antonio hospital following a traffic crash near Eagle Pass, according to DPS officials.

Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday morning

Hays County is under a winter weather advisory through Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 3 a.m. on Thursday, which spans until Friday at 6 a.m.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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San Juan teen struck, killed minutes into 2022

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a New Year’s Day crash that left a 17-year-old San Juan resident who was crossing the road dead. DPS said in a news release that the fatal crash happened on Cesar Chavez Road south of Owassa Road at 12:06 a.m. Saturday. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2012 white Toyota Sienna driven by a man was traveling at a high rate of speed and hit Juan Vasquez Jr., who died at the scene. “The driver of the Toyota fled on foot,” DPS said in a Saturday news release. As of Monday morning, the agency had not issued an update on the status of the driver.

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2 dead, 1 critically injured after fiery crash in La Vernia, DPS officials say

Two men are dead and another man is in critical condition after a fiery crash in La Vernia, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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CLEAR Alert issued for 54-year-old woman who disappeared in College Station

The College Station Police Department is searching for a woman who disappeared on Thursday evening.

Supply Chains for the Outdoor Industry Are in Shambles

And there’s no end in sight

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DPS IDs woman, 20, found dead near San Ygnacio

The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the individual found dead this week...

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Texas troopers will be out in force Thanksgiving week looking for these traffic violations

DPS officials are increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers on the roads from Wednesday through Sunday, according to a news release.

Pharr man whose vehicle troopers shot at charged with evading

A 26-year-old Pharr man is facing charges of evading arrest and criminal abandonment or endangering a child after leading authorities in a high-speed pursuit Wednesday that ended with state troopers opening fire on the suspect’s vehicle.

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Cuellar speaks on Choose Home Care Act and border updates

During Rep. Henry Cuellar’s weekly Conversations with Cuellar event, the District 28...

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3 dead, several injured in vehicle pursuit that ends in crash

A law enforcement pursuit in south Laredo ended with a two-vehicle crash that killed...

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65-year-old Edinburg man killed in San Juan crash

A 65-year-old Edinburg man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in San Juan on Thursday, authorities said in a news release.

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Texas said delta-8 is illegal. But state troopers haven’t made a single arrest.

Texas health officials insist delta-8 is an illegal substance and has been for 40 years.

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Affidavit: Migrant had gun in his possession

A man who was in the country illegally was arrested on Halloween night for possessing a...

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Harlingen man on Texas Most Wanted list arrested

A Harlingen man on Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list didn't stay there long.

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DPS: Chase leaves 2 dead, 5 injured

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a single vehicle crash that left two men dead.

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Early voting underway in Cameron County

Early voting is underway in Cameron County as voters are heading to the polls to cast ballots in advance of the Nov. 2 election.

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Man dies in auto-pedestrian crash north of Alamo

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday morning.

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DPS searching for vehicle suspected in deadly crash in Alamo

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are currently on the lookout for a suspected vehicle involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Sept. 15 in Alamo.

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Review launched after video shows Georgia trooper using "foot strikes" on suspect during arrest

The viral video sparked a debate on social media, with even an Atlanta mayoral candidate sharing his thoughts on the clip.

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Flash bang grenades, firearms seized following traffic stop in central Laredo

A routine traffic stop in central Laredo resulted in the discovery of flash bang grenades...

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San Antonio woman killed, Austin man arrested after drunk-driving crash in rural Central Texas highway

A 62-year-old woman from San Antonio was killed in a head-on crash caused by an alleged drunken driver last week in Central Texas, according to media reports.

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Keeping kids safe: DPS, Driscoll Health Plan host car seat safety event in Weslaco

In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Texas Department of Public Safety in conjunction with Driscoll Health Plan hosted an information session and inspection event here for parents in the area to learn how to properly install car seats.

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San Antonio man on Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List arrested

A San Antonio fugitive was arrested just one day after he was added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

Driver airlifted, 3 others flee toward Bexar County after pursuit ends in crash, Lytle police say

One person was airlifted to a San Antonio hospital and three others fled from state troopers after a pursuit led to a crash in Lytle, according to the Lytle Police Department.

San Antonio man added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List

The Texas Department of Public Safety has added a San Antonio man to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

San Antonio fugitive on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list captured

A San Antonio man who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list has been arrested.

Presence of deployed Texas DPS troopers making a difference in Uvalde, mayor says

The mayor of Uvalde said the presence of Texas DPS troopers is helping local law enforcement deal with other pressing issues in the city and county.

DOJ sues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott over executive order allowing DPS to stop migrants in vehicles

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over the executive order the governor issued on Wednesday that allowed Department of Public Safety troopers to restrict lawful ground transportation of migrants.

Duo abandon car after pursuit, 5 migrants discovered

The Texas Highway Patrol announced five migrants were discovered after a pursuit.

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DPS to add more troopers on roadways over Fourth of July weekend

The Texas Department of Public Safety will be adding more Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from now until Monday, July 5, as part of its Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction and Effort) and Operation Holiday.

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DPS searching for San Antonio man previously convicted of sexual assault

The Texas Department of Public Safety is searching for a “high-risk” San Antonio man who was previously convicted of rape and sexual assault.

“When Do They Leave?”: Border Residents Bear the Latest Surge of DPS Troopers

Many locals in the Rio Grande Valley complain that the 'surge' of DPS troopers is more of a nuisance than an effective crime-fighting force.

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San Antonio man killed in crash on I-10 near Boerne

A 29-year-old San Antonio man was killed in a one-vehicle crash near Boerne early Wednesday.

Mother’s ex-boyfriend arrested in death of Texas teen 10 years after her disappearance

Authorities have arrested a man in the death of a 13-year-old West Texas girl who was reported missing more than a decade ago.

DPS investigating fatal late-night auto-ped fatality

The Texas Department of Public Safety said a woman died early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle.

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New handgun law in Texas: The law explained and what you need to know about the changes

The state new law allowing the unlicensed carrying of handguns does not mean anyone can go anywhere in Texas with a pistol on the hip.

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Murder suspect added to Texas DPS most wanted list was last seen in San Antonio area

A woman who was charged in the slaying of her husband and added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list was last seen in San Antonio.

DPS: Los Fresnos crash victims ‘burned beyond recognition’

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an early Monday crash in Los Fresnos that left two men dead after their vehicle struck a tree.

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DPS seizes weapons and ammunition near La Joya; Car chase ensued after suspect refused to stop

The Texas Department of Public Safety seized 16 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition near La Joya Friday night, in part of their Operation Lone Star initiative.

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Searchers yet to find missing car lost in bay waters

The search is still ongoing for the vehicle that was reported to have slid into the water Wednesday evening at the Jaime Zapata Boat Ramp.

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Man fatally shot Texas deputies because they were in his yard for dog complaint, witness says

A witness says a West Texas man accused of fatally shooting two sheriff’s deputies was angry they were in his yard trying to catch a dog that had bitten someone.

Fugitive with ties to San Antonio added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list

The Texas Department of Public Safety has added a fugitive with ties to San Antonio to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list.

Concert benefit underway in Boerne for late Texas state trooper Chad Walker

It's more than a month since DPS trooper Chad Walker died in the line of duty. Today in Boerne, a special tribute and fundraiser for trooper Walker's family.

Texas lawmakers, lobby firm react to allegations that a lobbyist gave date rape drug to Capitol aide

The Texas Capitol on April 12, 2021. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Texas DPS trooper runs over, kills man lying on Austin street

Authorities say a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper struck and killed a man who was lying in a street near the state Capitol.

What we know about the abuse allegations of migrant children in San Antonio

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot on Wednesday called for the closing of San Antonio’s temporary housing for migrant children due to allegations of sexual abuse, understaffing and COVID-related concerns.

Ex-Texas DPS trooper accused of sexually assaulting 2 women during traffic stops

Lee Boykin, 32, is accused of sexually assaulting two separate victims while on duty, officials said. HOUSTON – A former Texas trooper faces federal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting two women in the Houston area while he was on duty, prosecutors announced Wednesday. He faces three federal charges: deprivation of rights under color of law; destruction of records; and using a firearm in a violent crime. AdIf convicted of the federal charges, Boykin faces up to life in prison. Troopers and police officers in other states in recent years have also been charged with or convicted of sexually assaulting women during traffic stops or while on duty.

8 undocumented persons killed in head-on collision in Val Verde County, officials say

According to the Department of Public Safety, the fatal crash happened at 1:26 p.m. Monday and nearly 30 miles north of Del Rio. Officials say that DPS troopers were chasing a red pickup truck on US 277 when it collided with a white Ford F-150. “Due to injuries sustained, eight undocumented passengers from the Dodge pickup were pronounced deceased on scene,” The Department of Public Safety told KSAT. AdOriginal:Eight people are dead after a head-on collision in Val Verde County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety officials. DPS officials said a trooper was in pursuit of a red Dodge Ram pickup truck when the truck collided head-on with a white Ford F-150.

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She answered honestly about mental health. Then the state revoked her driver’s license.

LEON VALLEY, Texas – Kathy Francis said her troubles with the Department of Public Safety started in March 2019, while applying to renew her driver’s license. The couple lives in rural Bandera County, meaning it made sense during a trip to town to stop by the driver’s license mega center on Huebner Road, in Leon Valley. Francis disclosed a bipolar disorder diagnosis on her March 2019 application to renew her driver's license. AdIt is unclear whether writing down PTSD on the application would have caused the state to flag Francis’ application. Francis' wife Kari has been forced to become her driver, after the state revoked Francis' license in September.

Not child’s play: Chucky featured in errant Amber Alert from Texas DPS

An DPS alert was mistakenly sent out three times last week to Amber Alert subscribers. SAN ANTONIO – Rest assured, “Chucky” is not on the loose. The Texas Department of Public Safety has apologized after mistakenly issuing an Amber Alert that said the killer doll featured in the 1988 horror film “Child's Play” was a suspect in the kidnapping of his 5-year-old son, Glen Ray, who was featured in “Seed of Chucky.”The emergency alert described Chucky as a 3-foot, 1-inch-tall (0.9-meter-tall) doll wearing “blue denim overalls with multi-colored striped long sleeve shirt wielding a huge kitchen knife.”The alert was mistakenly sent out three times last week to Amber Alert subscribers. The agency said it was a test malfunction.

Man critically wounded after chase ends in shooting on city’s Southwest Side

SAN ANTONIO – A 46-year-old man led law enforcement officers on a chase in Atascosa and Bexar counties Tuesday morning before he was shot near an elementary school, officials said. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, said Deputy Johnny Garcia, a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. As the pickup approached Interstate 37 and Highway 97, the driver shot at officers, Soward said. None of the law enforcement officers were injured. Allen will remain under lockdown for several more hours as law enforcement process the scene.

2 San Antonio teens who were visiting beach among 6 killed in ‘horrific’ head-on crash on I-37 in South Texas

Two teens from San Antonio were killed following a crash on Interstate 37 near Mathis on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2021. SAN ANTONIO – Two teens from San Antonio who were visiting the coast were killed following a “horrific” crash that left six people dead in South Texas on Saturday. A passenger in the minivan, identified as Trent Ryan Edge from San Antonio, was pronounced dead at the scene. Helena Paige-Marie Dumas of San Antonio was pronounced dead on Saturday night after her family took her off life support, Sgt. San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera called the crash “horrific,” saying the scene will “forever be engraved” in the minds of first responders.

Waiver for expired driver’s licenses, ID cards to end in April 2021

If you get a new driver’s license, identification card or license to carry card in the state of Texas, you may notice a new design. AUSTIN, Texas – The waiver on expiration dates for driver’s licenses and identification cards that has been in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic will end April 14, 2021, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday. Greg Abbott in March, applied to driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, commercial learner permits, ID cards and election identification certificates that expired on or after March 13, 2020. DPS is offering extended office hours at participating driver’s license offices across the state, including two in San Antonio and one in New Braunfels. The longer office hours were implemented to help customers still needing services due to the COVID-19 driver license office closures in 2020.

Law enforcement searching for Texas State student who disappeared after crash near Luling

LULING, Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing their search for a Texas State student who disappeared following a car crash near Luling, Texas. According to a department spokesperson, the crash happened at around midnight Monday morning. Law enforcement officers found a crashed vehicle near Salt Flat Road north of Interstate 10, but do not know how the incident occurred. Officials are still trying to locate the victim who they believe may be Jason David Landry, 21, a Texas State University student. A university spokesperson confirmed that DPS would be handling the case.

Gun allegedly used in Whataburger shooting found by divers in River Walk, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A gun that was allegedly used during a shooting at the downtown Whataburger last week was recovered by divers in the River Walk portion of the San Antonio River on Thursday. San Antonio police said divers from the Texas Department of Public Safety located the weapon in the water near East Commerce Street and Losoya Street. The suspect, later identified as 18-year-old Pedro Ortega, tossed the weapon into the river as downtown bike patrol officers chased him, police said. (KSAT)No injuries were reported in the shooting that occurred Friday night in the 400 block of East Commerce Street. The shooting happened Friday night in downtown San Antonio, on E. Commerce and Losoya Streets.

Suspected human smuggler leads law enforcement agencies on multi-county chase

A multi-county vehicle chase involving suspected undocumented immigrants ended in a crash Thursday at a southwest Bexar County gas station, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. At around 8 a.m., Frio County law enforcement authorities, believing it was human trafficking, attempted to stop a truck with several male occupants inside, DPS said. At some point, DPS troopers joined in on the pursuit that ended in a crash at an Exxon gas station near the Loop 1604 and I-35 interchange. According to DPS, the truck knocked over a gas pump, resulting in a fire under the vehicle. Inside the truck, officials found seven adult males, who are all believed to be undocumented, DPS Sgt.

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Waiver still in effect for expired CDL and driver’s licenses

Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans that Texas IDs, driver’s licenses, CDLs and election identification certificate cards that expired on or after March 13 are still covered by Gov. Greg Abbott waived expiration dates for driver’s licenses in March and that extension remains in effect. Currently, DPS offices are accepting appointments for renewals and replacements only of CDLs, DLs, and IDs. If you have an expired driver’s license, you can download and print a copy of the Verification of Driver License Expiration Extension to carry until your license is officially up to date. DPS officials said a limited number of same-day appointments are available at select driver’s license offices on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Alamo Colleges police officer dies from COVID-19, officials say

SAN ANTONIO – A second Alamo Colleges District employee has died from the coronavirus, according to officials. DPS Officer Jose Buso has succumbed to the virus, as announced by officials on Friday. It is with a heavy heart that we share the reported passing of Alamo Colleges Police Officer Jose A. Buso from COVID-19.... Posted by Alamo Colleges Police Department on Friday, September 25, 2020Buso was assigned to the Patrol Division, where he became certified as a bicycle patrol officer and helped ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff at the college, according to officials. Before Buso joined Alamo Colleges, he was a deputy in the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. RELATED: Most Alamo Colleges students will learn remotely, according to fall plan

CLEAR Alert discontinued for 19-year-old woman in Bayou Vista

BAYOU VISTA, Texas – Update:The CLEAR Alert issued for 19-year-old Grace Elizabeth Townley has been discontinued, as of Friday. Original:The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a CLEAR Alert for 19-year-old Grace Elizabeth Townley. Townley was last seen around 1 a.m. in the 200 block of Barracuda Street in Bayou Vista, Texas near Galveston. Related:Do you know what a CLEAR Alert is? San Antonio police search for man who was last seen on Northeast Side; CLEAR Alert issuedDPS unveils new alert system to help find missing adults

DPS driver license offices to offer Saturday appointments

AUSTIN, Texas – If you need to get your driver license renewed or replaced but don’t have the time during the week, the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin offering Saturday appointments. Many driver license offices will now be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, beginning Oct. 3, and continue each Saturday through Dec. 19, with the exception of Nov. 28, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The appointments are only for customers who need to renew or replace their Texas driver license or ID card only. The announcement comes as the department continues its work to help alleviate the backlog caused by COVID-19. Nearly 700,000 people statewide had their driver license or ID cards expire while drivers license offices were closed due to the pandemic.

Driver’s license expired? Download this document in case you get pulled over

Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety has reopened for appointment only amid the coronavirus pandemic but some people are still wondering about their expired driver’s license. A KSAT viewer sent an email stating that he was given a ticket on Tuesday for having an expired license during a traffic stop. As part of Texas' disaster declaration, Gov. If you have an expired driver’s license, you can download and print a copy of the Verification of Driver License Expiration Extension to carry until your license is officially up to date. All current driver’s license services at DPS are by appointment only.

Boy, 12, dies in Southeast Texas after golf cart rolls over

MAGNOLIA, Texas – A 12-year-old boy was killed over the weekend when the golf cart he was riding in rolled onto its side on a Southeast Texas road, authorities said. Erik Burse said Tuesday that a 16-year-old girl was driving the golf cart Sunday evening in neighborhood near Magnolia when she made an abrupt turn that caused it to roll onto its side. Burse said the 12-year-old and the 16-year-old were the only two occupants of the golf cart. He said the boy was pronounced dead at a hospital and that the girl was treated and released. Magnolia is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Houston.

Jailed man charged in woman’s 2003 strangling in West Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – A man has been charged in the 2003 strangling of a woman whose body was found on a rural road in West Texas, authorities said Friday. A recent alert from a DNA database led the Texas Rangers and Lubbock County sheriff's office to focus their attention on Castillo, the DPS said. Palacio's partially clothed body was found in July 2003 in southeastern Lubbock County. Carbajal was found strangled and with blunt force injuries on a rural road in northern Lubbock County. Castillo was being held Friday in McLennan County Jail on more than $1 million in bond.

Man faces slew of charges following lengthy car chase through San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – A man who authorities say led an hour-long chase throughout Bexar County on Tuesday is facing a bevy of charges following his arrest. Wild Video: Man leads BCSO, DPS on lengthy car chase through South San Antonio before he bails, gets arrestedAuthorities tried to stop him when BCSO received reports of a reckless driver. Booking records show Fowler was charged with unauthorized use of vehicle and evading arrest. DPS took over the pursuit at the time, and Quiroga led troopers through several neighborhoods in the Roosevelt Road area. Online jail records show Quiroga has previously been charged with theft in 2010 and 2013, unauthorized use of a vehicle in 2017 and forgery in 2018.

Expired driver’s license? Texas DPS now taking appointments for renewals, replacements

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday it is continuing the phased reopening of driver’s license offices by offering appointments for renewals and replacements in offices across the state. DPS gave an extension for Texas driver’s license expiration dates which was granted in response to COVID-19 remains and remains in effect. “Customers who book these appointments can leave the driver’s license office until their designated appointment time,” DPS said in a press release. More from KSAT on driver’s license renewals:Do you have a star on the top of your driver’s license? You now have until October 2021 to get itTexas driver’s license offices will reopen with limited services starting next weekTexas Gov.

Documented gang member, 2 teenage girls arrested following chase, crash involving stolen vehicle

Documented gang member, 2 teenage girls arrested following chase, crash involving stolen vehiclePublished: May 21, 2020, 5:35 pmA 19-year-old man described by law enforcement authorities as a documented gang member and two 17-year-old girls were arrested Thursday afternoon following a chase involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash on San Antonio’s East Side.

Texas rolls out new driver’s license, ID card design

TEXAS – If you get a new driver’s license, identification card or license to carry card this week in the state of Texas, you may notice a new design. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the new cards have added security features and better protects against forgeries. The new cards also identify veterans and disabled veterans as well as their branch of service, on the front of the cards. Officials say the cards are Real ID compliant and have a gold star in the upper right corner. Understand: Real ID Act and what it means for youThe new cards are made out of polycarbonate material, which officials say is more tamper-resistant and harder to reproduce.

Men impersonate police, try to access Phoenix airfield

Two men have been arrested for allegedly impersonating DPS troopers to attempt to enter the airfield at Sky Harbor International Airport. PHOENIX - Two men have been arrested for allegedly impersonating DPS troopers to attempt to enter the airfield at Sky Harbor International Airport. According to court paperwork, around 10 p.m. on October 21, two men followed a Phoenix police vehicle "through a secured gate and onto the airfield area" at Sky Harbor. Phoenix police have since said that the men did not actually enter the airfield but were stopped in a secured area beforehand. A spokesperson for Sky Harbor provided the following statement regarding airport security:"Sky Harbor has multiple layers of security.

Drunken driver rear-ends DPS vehicle, runs into ATM

SAN ANTONIO - A man is facing driving while intoxicated charges after hitting a DPS trooper's vehicle from behind and trying to drive away, according to police. Officers responded to the scene at the corner of East Southcross and Clark streets around 10:45 p.m. Saturday. They say the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the trooper's vehicle, then tried to drive away. Police tested the man for driving while intoxicated, and said he showed signs of impairment. He could also face charges for attempting to drive away.

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