AUSTIN – Is your natural gas or propane heating system venting carbon monoxide and burned gases to the outside where they can safely dissipate? Or has your system developed leaks that could allow carbon monoxide to migrate into your living space […]
General News
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Major Win; Texas Election Integrity Law Banning Vote Harvesting Schemes Will Remain in Effect for November Elections
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a stay from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, enabling a key provision of Senate Bill 1, a Texas election integrity law, to remain in effect for the November […]
Spring Into Action by Planting Native Wildflower Seeds in the Fall
AUSTIN — One of the many things Texas is known for is the abundance of beautiful wildflowers that line hills and highways every spring. What many wildflower admirers may not know is that fall is the ideal time to plant […]
Disaster Help is Still Available for Texans after FEMA and SBA Application Deadlines
The official deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans has passed. However, help from FEMA, SBA and others is still at hand for Texas renters, homeowners and businesses in areas affected by […]
Annual Stand Down for Veterans in Need
The Annual Stand Down for Veterans, sponsored by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and the City of Houston, provides Veterans with the opportunity to access a broad spectrum of services and assistance in one convenient location. WHAT: Annual Veterans […]
TPWD Biologists Anticipate Promising Season for Waterfowl Hunters
AUSTIN – Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for […]
Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Capture of Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive in Jim Wells Co.
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Luis Becerra on Oct. 5. A Crime Stoppers reward will […]
Cruz, Cornyn, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Biden-Harris Amnesty Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to introduce the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, which would close a loophole in current immigration law that the Biden-Harris […]
Public Safety Commission, State Lawmakers, Agency Leaders Honor DPS Director Steven McCraw
PSC Names New DPS Training Facility in Director McCraw’s Honor AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was honored yesterday for his legacy of leadership and service at what was his last Public Safety Commission […]
DPS Honors Heroic Actions and Bravery at October PSC Meeting
(Pictured:Staff Sergeant Mina Gadelkarim) AUSTIN – Today, the Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Director […]
