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Public Safety Commission forms committee, to begin process of naming new DPS Director
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that the Public Safety Commission has formed a selection committee to help with the process of naming a new Texas Department of Public Safety Director.
Alligator Targets Kids Swimming in Texas Lake
Why did the parents in the video at the bottom of this article let their kids swim in a lake that has signs posted near the lake warning of alligators?. The video opens with a shot of a gigantic alligator lumbering its way toward a group of children at a lake in Huntsville State Park in Texas. Was it just checking them out, because it wasn't trying very hard if it was hungry? Folks in the comments section agree.
Texas Cops Are Using a Weird New Technique to Handle 911 Calls
Imagine this: you're in danger. Doesn't matter what kind of danger, but you're in mortal danger and you call 911. You give your location to the nice operator on the other end, they tell you help is on the way, dear!. You remain in mortal danger, but soon you hear...
Texas Stores Now Closing Just Tip On The Bankruptcy Iceberg
Killeen, Texas is one of 16 locations across the Lone Star State that will immediately be closing their local store as 211 total properties are closing within the United States amid a new bankruptcy filing. Going out of business and clearance sales are happening right now at select LL Flooring stores, and you are encouraged to take advantage of their massive discounts before the doors are closed for good.
TxDOT using robots to assist in projects across state
AUSTIN, Texas — If you think you're seeing what appears to be a robot on a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) jobsite, believe your eyes, because those actually are robot workers. TxDOT has been using automated workers to assist on its jobsites across the state, including in the Austin...
You can now view Texas police officer licenses online
AUSTIN, Texas — Police officer licenses can now be looked up in Texas. In a change in policy regarding police transparency, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has released its online lookup tool, allowing the public to view the status of both active and former peace officers across the state.
Texas Border: Truckloads of Migrants Found
Truckloads of migrants are being discovered along the Texas Border with Mexico during law enforcement operations that often result in as many rescues as arrests. The latest reported incident occurred on September 4, 2024 in Eagle Pass, according to the following details released to the news media by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department:
Ted Cruz says Democrats taking short-term immigration risks for long-term gains
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is locked in a fierce battle for reelection this year, but he doesn’t necessarily consider that his biggest challenge. “In the 12 years I’ve been in the Senate, I have consistently led the fight to secure our border,” he told the Washington Examiner. “It is today I believe in an existential […]
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