Driverโs license offices will be open for next two Saturdays in September
Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices will be open statewide on Saturdays through the end of September.
Man who accelerated toward DPS trooper, drawing their fire, arrested overnight
A man who accelerated his vehicle toward Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempting to pull him over was arrested early Tuesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
DPS agent fires at driver who accelerated toward officer on Northwest Side, agency says
An officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety shot at a driver who they say accelerated toward them on the Northwest Side on Tuesday.
Driver extricated from car after collision with truck in Comal County, DPS says
A driver was extricated from a vehicle following a wrong-way collision in Comal County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
WATCH: DPS trooper involved in deadly Converse shooting previously suspended for chase into Mexico, records reveal
A law enforcement expert says a Texas Highway Patrol trooperโs history with the department could be the start of a troubling pattern.
17 people found hidden in โcloned Loweโs truckโ being transported into the US illegally
The Texas Department of Public Safety found 17 migrants hidden in a fake Loweโs Home Improvement store truck. Texas DPS South video shows the moment those 13 men and 4 women were found.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against DPS trooper who shot, killed man in Converse
The family of a man shot and killed by a DPS trooper has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trooper, according to a federal filing.
WATCH: Family of distressed stranded hikers, including a 3-month-old, rescued by DPS helicopter on West Texas mountain
A family of three, including a 3-month-old, were rescued by a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter from a high mountain in West Texas after they ran into trouble during a hike.
Suspect arrested after multi-county manhunt accused of shooting man in head, authorities say
A suspect who was the subject of a multi-county manhunt on Saturday shot a man in the head earlier that day, according to San Antonio police.
Texas Ranger suspended following Uvalde school shooting reinstated by DPS
A member of the Texas Rangers who was suspended following the Uvalde school shooting has been reinstated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
WATCH: DPS K-9 team tracks down murder suspect in brush after 3-hour manhunt in Frio County
A Texas Department of Public Safety K-9 Tracking Team arrested a man wanted for murder after a two-mile, three-hour manhunt in Frio County earlier this month.
DPS identifies couple accused of taking children from Indiana, barricading themselves in Pearsall motel
An hours-long standoff at a motel in Pearsall ended peacefully late Tuesday evening, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Standoff in Pearsall likely tied to Silver Alert out of Indianapolis ends peacefully, DPS says
An hours-long standoff at a motel in Pearsall ended peacefully late Tuesday evening, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Driver killed, several people airlifted to hospital after major crash in Blanco County
One man is dead, and several people are injured after a major crash in Blanco County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS records reveal name of trooper who shot, killed man following chase ending in Converse
DPS Trooper Apolonio Gomez opened fire on Luis Navarro after a chase that ended up in a crash in Converse, according to a copy of the investigation report obtained by KSAT.
Transportation department, municipal court open center aimed at teen driver safety education
A multi-partner initiative under San Antonioโs Vision Zero Plan aims to address an issue in the cityโs court systems: unlicensed teen drivers with traffic citations.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
In a separate settlement, the city of Uvalde will pay $2 million to the families, create a permanent memorial to the victims and provide enhanced training for police officers.
Former police officer weighs in on use of force, chase policies after DPS Trooper shoots, kills man in Converse
Monday marks three weeks since a state trooper shot and killed 37-year-old Luis Navarro in Converse.
Former police officer weighs in on videos showing state trooper shooting, killing man in Converse
The video, acquired by KSAT, starts three seconds before the trooper, who the Texas Department of Public Safety has not identified, shoots Luis Navarro, 37.
Family of man shot, killed in Converse says they wish trooper โused less forceโ
The family of the man shot and killed by a DPS trooper in Converse on Monday said they hope for truth and justice in the investigation.
Austin TV news photographer booked on two misdemeanors related to pro-Palestine protest at UT Austin
Carlos Sanchez, the 43-year-old photographer for an Austin TV news station, is facing two new charges one week after he was arrested while covering a protest on the UT Austin campus, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.
DPS troopers arrest male driver accused in kidnapping case near San Antonio brewery
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a male driver Friday accused in a possible kidnapping case out of Oklahoma.
Misdemeanor charges filed against photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest
The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didnโt hit any officer.
Big rig crashes into Texas DPS office in Brenham; multiple people injured
A commercial vehicle crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in a rural town west of Houston on Friday, seriously injuring several people, according to the agency.
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, hereโs who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand
As a grand jury considers whether any law enforcement officers are criminally charged for their inaction during the Robb Elementary shooting, some families say they feel theyโve been let down and betrayed by elected officials.
Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw testifies before grand jury investigating Uvalde school shooting
McCraw, the state police chief, traveled to Uvalde to appear before a grand jury considering criminal charges against officers for their botched response to the 2022 school shooting.
Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw testifies in front of grand jury in Uvalde in response to DOJ report
Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw testified in front of a grand jury in Uvalde on Wednesday morning in response to the scathing Department of Justice report on the Robb Elementary shooting.
Twenty months after deadly Uvalde school shooting, multiple investigations have yet to be released
The U.S. Department of Justice just released its investigation into law enforcementโs response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School. But at least three other investigations have not yet been released to the public.
Cold weather can affect vehicle performance; Texas DPS urges drivers to take precautions
Roads in and around San Antonio should be clear of ice for the most part, but the lingering cold weather could impact vehicles, especially the battery.
Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter crashes near border; Minor injury reported
A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter patrolling the stateโs border with Mexico has crashed, injuring at least one person.
Teen facing 5 charges stemming from separate incidents: Converse killing, drive-by shooting and DPS chase
A San Antonio teen charged in connection with a recent shooting and standoff also has ties to the death of a 22-year-old woman in Converse, according to court records.
DPS appeals judgeโs ruling to release videos, investigative material from Robb Elementary shooting
The Texas Department of Public Safety has appealed a judgeโs ruling to release records from the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas DPS absolves its leaders of wrongdoing after investigating migrant mistreatment claims
Five months after a Texas Department of Public Safety medic told his superiors that troopers were ordered to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water, an internal DPS investigation found no systemic wrongdoing by its personnel on the Texas-Mexico border.
Judge orders DPS to release videos, investigative material from Robb Elementary shooting
After more than a year of back and forth in the courtroom, a state district court judge in Austin has ruled the Texas Department of Public Safety must release records from the Uvalde school shooting.
How to register to vote in Texas for the Nov. 7 election. Voter registration deadline is Oct. 10
Are you registered to vote? The deadline is Oct. 10 if you want to vote in the Nov. 7 election.
Judge blocks Uvalde DA from joining public records lawsuit; grand jury could weigh potential criminal charges in Oct.
A state district court judge in Austin has blocked Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell from intervening in an ongoing lawsuit filed by more than a dozen media organizations against the Texas Department of Public Safety over records from last yearโs Uvalde school massacre.
Judge weighing whether to allow Uvalde DA to join suit on blocked public records regarding mass shooting
The legal battle for information related to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School continues in Austin on Thursday as a judge hears arguments related to the lawsuit filed in August 2022 by KSAT 12 and more than a dozen other media organizations.
Driverโs license offices to reopen Monday following week of upgrade problems
Following a week-long closure caused by a system upgrade, driverโs license offices will reopen for regular business hours statewide on Monday. Online services will also be available.
Texas DPS cancels more driverโs license appointments Friday amid ongoing system upgrades
Anyone with a driverโs license appointment on Thursday morning needs to reschedule their appointment because the Texas Department of Public Safety has canceled it.
Mexico officials say National Guard member who shot at migrant โseparated from his positionโ
Texas Department of Public Safety and the Military Department would not confirm the status of National Guard member who is accused of shooting across the Rio Grande and wounding a man.
Texas DPS vehicle inspection system offline due to ongoing outage
The Texas Department of Public Safetyโs vehicle inspection system has been down for two days due to an outage, and itโs unknown when repairs will be complete.
Texas separates migrant families, detaining fathers on trespassing charges in latest border move
Texas officials say state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal agencies.
Joaquin Castro calls reports of DPS troopersโ alleged mistreatment of migrants at border โhorrificโ and โbarbaricโ
Allegations of mistreatment of migrants, including small children, by DPS troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers is โhorrificโ and โbarbaric,โ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio said.
State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water
The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the claims, which include pushing small children and women with nursing babies back into the river and turning away a 4-year-old girl who later passed out on the riverbank from the heat.
Gov. Greg Abbott sends more state police to patrol Austin after city leaders call for end to partnership
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson had said that troopers pulling a gun on a 10-year-old prompted the end of the agreement. A video of that encounter shows troopers with guns pointed at the ground, not the child.
4 people, including infant, died while crossing Rio Grande within 48 hours, DPS says
Four people, including one infant, died while crossing the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass this month, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Wrong-way, high-speed chase ends with truck driver arrested, 12 immigrants apprehended
A big-rig truck driver hauling a dozen immigrants en route to San Antonio led DPS troopers on a high-speed chase in La Salle County.
Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
The state police agency had been withholding nearly all of its records on law enforcementโs botched response to Texasโ deadliest school shooting. DPS will have an opportunity to redact the files before they are released.
State troopers will resume patrolling Austin streets in July, with some changes in response to criticism
Texas Department of Public Safety officers were criticized for the disparate number of Latino and Black residents arrested during the first iteration of a partnership to help Austin with policing duties.
Man, 75, killed during shootout with law enforcement in Kerr County, DPS says
A 75-year-old man was killed during a shootout with law enforcement officers in Kerr County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Frio County chase ends in standoff, woman shooting herself, DPS says
A woman led law enforcement on a vehicle chase through Medina and Frio counties on Tuesday before barricading herself in a vehicle and shooting herself, a Texas Department of Public Safety official said.
Texas troopers renew inspections of commercial vehicles at Brownsville border bridge, triggering long delays
Truckers have reported waiting up to 24 hours to cross the border because of the inspections. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered similar inspections last year to stop smuggling, but troopers found no contraband after checking more than 4,000 vehicles.
Once again, tension builds after state police are deployed to a major Texas city
A month after the Texas Department of Public Safety began patrolling Austin streets, city officials have both praised a drop in violent crime and condemned the operationโs disparate impact on Latino and Black residents. In 2019, Dallas faced the same challenges.
Video shows DPS troopers shooting at suspect vehicle on 281 during chase that ended on North Side
A video submitted to KSAT shows a scary ending to a DPS chase that resulted in gunshots and three arrests on the North Side on Thursday.
3 people arrested after leading DPS troopers on chase, ramming vehicle into cruiser, officials say
Three people are in custody after leading Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase before ramming one of their vehicles, according to DPS.
Uvalde CISD has reviewed DPSโ footage of trooperโs dispute, but future discussions will be private
Uvalde CISD interim Superintendent Gary Patterson is giving an update after a DPS trooper shoved the mother of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims earlier this week.
DPS releases body cam video of officerโs dispute with mother of Uvalde shooting victim
The Texas Department of Public Safety has released a pair of videos that show the entire confrontation between a trooper and the mother of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims.
Senator calls for investigation after video shows DPS officer shoving parent of Uvalde shooting victim
A state senator from San Antonio is calling for an investigation after a Texas Department of Public Safety officer was caught on camera shoving the mother of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims.
Authorities ID man shot, killed by US Marshals at downtown-area hotel
A man who was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals at a hotel west of downtown San Antonio on Friday has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examinerโs Office.
How to register to vote in Texas for the May 6 election. Voter registration deadline is April 6
Are you registered to vote? The deadline is April 6 if you want to vote in the May 6 election
Uvalde City Council approves updated memorandum between police department, Uvalde CISD
The Uvalde City Council unanimously approved an updated memorandum of understanding between the Uvalde Police Department and the Uvalde School District.
Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers
During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.
Texas DPS scraps plan for $1.2 billion active-shooter training facility
The Texas Department of Public Safety is instead asking lawmakers for $381.5 million to upgrade its current facilities with better technology, dormitories and cafeteria for trainees from across the state.
Texas DPS wonโt discipline any more officers for Uvalde shooting response
The Texas Department of Public Safety has completed its internal investigation of how seven of its troopers responded to the Uvalde school shooting, and none will face additional discipline, the agency confirmed Thursday.
7 killed, young passenger survives in Comal County crash, DPS says
Seven people were killed in a deadly wreck, and a young passenger appears to be the only survivor, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesnโt expect full investigation for months
The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorneyโs office or the state. The Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary.
DPS preparing to fire high-ranking Texas Ranger after Uvalde school shooting response, CNN reports
The Texas Department of Public Safety is preparing to fire a high-ranking Texas Ranger for his lack of action during the Robb Elementary School shooting response, according to a report from CNN.
State police terminate another officer for response to Uvalde mass shooting
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw accused the suspended Texas Ranger of failing to perform his duty during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.