DPS is believed to be the first school district in the nation to sue the Trump administration over the end of a policy that ...

Carlos Jose Ayala Morales is charged with attempted indecency with a 7-year-old girl involving a groping incident in January.

Children who attend Place Bridge Academy discovered federal immigration officers with military-style rifles banging at their ...

TxDOT is working to increase patrols on roadways starting this weekend to ensure drivers stay safe and responsible during ...

Texas DPS is stepping up patrols this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day to catch speeders, drunk drivers, and those ignoring ...

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Officials said the suspect was hurt, and the trooper was not injured. It's unclear what led to shots being fired.

Isaac King, 27, signed two plea agreements in February 2025 admitting guilt to murder and assault but has since requested the plea be withdrawn.

TEXAS (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has named Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for ...

DPS is currently working a 2-vehicle crash on HWY 44 at County Road 132, where one person was killed. One of the cars also ...

DPS names repeat offender Carlos Ayala Morales as March's Featured Fugitive, offering a $6,000 reward for tips.