DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 142 pounds of marijuana on September 25, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Wheeler County. At approximately 1:32 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Chrysler 300 traveling east on I-40 nea

Reminder: Reward Increased for Most Wanted Fugitive from Madison County

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public that the reward for Jared Luke Langley, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and this month's featured fugitive, has been increased to $12,500 for information leading to his capture if the tip is received during the month of September.........................

DPS Remembers Legacy of Retired Colonel Thomas Davis

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is remembering the life of retired DPS Colonel Thomas (Tommy) A. Davis Jr. who passed away on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at the age of 77.........................

Melvin Martin First Responder of the Year

ABILENE – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Ranger was selected to receive the Melvin Martin First Responder of the Year award.  Texas Ranger Scott Stevenson, of Lubbock, accepted the award Wednesday, September 12, by the Kiwanis Club of Abilene.

DPS Offers Increased Reward, Seeks Leads in 1980 Cold Case

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for the public's help in solving the 1980 disappearance of Kristy Lynn Booth, and an increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information.........................

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure in Jackson County

EDNA – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 32 kilograms of cocaine on Tuesday after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Jackson County. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a DPS Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a 2013 Chevy Malibu traveling northbound on US 5

DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement in September

MONTGOMERY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state's Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement operations by DPS Troopers are planned throughout the year at various locations in Texas, with several operations pl