Last week, Office of the Attorney General Arlington and Austin Fugitive Unit Personnel conducted an operation that focused on apprehending and arresting parole violators with violent felony convictions, violent criminal history and gang affiliations. The teams focused on parole violators in the Amarillo area, which consisted of both […]
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Paxton’s Law Enforcement Round Up
The Fugitive Apprehension Unit made several noteworthy arrests last week. In Travis County, Jose Antonio Garcia-Barriga was arrested in Austin on an outstanding warrant for Sexual Assault of a Child issued by the Austin Police Department. This arrest was made on Aug. 6 while working in […]
Researcher Awarded Grant to Study Texas Kangaroo Rat Habitat Connectivity, Management
Clint Boal received the award from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department An ecosystem can encompass hundreds, if not thousands, of different species, from plant life to the animals that inhabit it. All […]
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Seeks your Help in Identifying the Deceased Individuals
To Whom It May Concern: We are requesting the public’s assistance in locating next of kin for the following deceased individuals. We would appreciate you publishing a brief notice in the next few days in the hopes that family or friends may see the information and contact this office. JAIME LEIJA-SALINAS – Hispanic Male, 55 Years: Mr. Leija- […]
DPS Announces One Retirement and Promotes Three to Leadership Positions
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the retirement of Lt. Col. Randall B. Prince after more than 32 years of faithful service, along with three promotions to leadership positions. Prince currently serves as the Deputy Director of Law […]
DPS Presents Awards, including Medal of Valor, at August PSC Meeting
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented one Medal of Valor, the highest honor and award bestowed by DPS, two Lifesaving Awards and two Director’s Awards to department personnel at the PSC meeting on […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is national immunization awareness month and a great opportunity to review the importance of childhood immunizations such as MMR and DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and the impact on children’s overall health and wellbeing. A recent CDC report shows many children […]
Well, I’ll bee! It’s National Honey Bee Day
by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas National Honey Bee Day, which falls on August 21st this year, is the perfect time to pay homage to all of the black and yellow striped pollinators out there, from Buzz the Honey Nut Cheerios […]
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
The start of a new hunting season is right around the corner and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding hunters and anglers that current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) will […]
Richland Creek WMA Northern Unit Named to Honor Biologist Carl Frentress
To honor the memory of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist Carl Frentress, the northern unit of Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been renamed the Carl Frentress Unit. Frentress served as a biologist with TPWD for 32 […]
