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What You Need to Know as License, Registration Renewal Deadline Nears
Time’s up for Texans who need to renew their driver licenses and vehicle registrations.
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As a Drivers' License Waiver Ends, North Texans Report Long Waits for DPS Appointments
If your license expired during the pandemic, it’s time to renew. Appointments are required for in-person renewals and some North Texans say it can be a struggle to find an open spot.
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1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Bryan Mass Shooting; Trooper in Critical Condition; Victim Identified
A Texas State Trooper is in critical condition after being shot pursuing a person suspected of opening fire at a business park in Bryan Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring five others, the Texas Department of Public Safety says.
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1 Dead, 5 Hurt in Bryan Mass Shooting; Trooper Shot Pursuing Suspect; Shooter in Custody
A Texas State Trooper is in stable condition after being shot pursuing a person suspected of opening fire at a business park in Central Texas Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring five others, the Texas Department of Public Safety says. NBC 5’s Scott Gordon reports.
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Thousands Gather to Honor Slain Texas Trooper
Thousands of people are remembering a Texas state trooper who was killed in the line of duty. A memorial service was held Wednesday for Trooper Chad Walker at a high school football stadium in his hometown of Groesbeck. The 38-year-old was shot March 26 during a traffic stop near the town of Mexia, about 75 miles southeast of Dallas. Authorities...
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WATCH: Texas Law Enforcement Officers Honor Slain Trooper Thursday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has asked all Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red and blue flashing lights for one minute at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1 to honor slain Texas State Trooper Chad Walker.
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State Trooper, Shot in the Line of Duty, Dies After Donating Organs
A Texas State Trooper shot Friday night near Mexia has “no viable brain activity” and is currently on life support so that his organs can be donated, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Gov. Abbott Says Mexican Cartels Are Trying to Overwhelm Border Patrol With Women, Children
Gov. Greg Abbott is heading to the Texas-Mexico border Tuesday to highlight security efforts amid a mounting humanitarian crisis.
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Gov. Abbott Says Mexican Cartels Are Trying to Overwhelm Border Patrol With Women, Children
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says he witnessed people crossing the Texas-Mexico border Tuesday and said Mexican drug cartels are flooding the border with women and children to overwhelm the Border Patrol to make it easier to smuggle drugs into the country.
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DPS Investigates Shooting in Old East Dallas
Dallas police say the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting in Old East Dallas Wednesday. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports from the 1700 block of Hunnicut Road.
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Texas DPS Launches New, Easier to Use Driver License Website
This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety launched a new, easier to use driver license website.
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Amber Alert Canceled: Celina Boy Abducted By Father Found Safe, Unharmed: Police
A 2-year-old boy that police say was abducted by his father Tuesday night and was the subject of an Amber Alert was found unharmed and returned to his mother Wednesday afternoon. The boy’s father, meanwhile, has been taken into police custody on an outstanding warrant.
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Amber Alert Issued in Celina for 2-Year-Old Boy Abducted By Father: PD
An Amber Alert is in effect for a missing 2-year-old boy from Celina who police say was abducted by his father Tuesday night. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen reports with the latest.
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Celina PD Updates Amber Alert for Abducted 2-Year-Old Boy
An Amber Alert was issued overnight for a missing 2-year-old boy from Celina who police say was abducted by his father Tuesday night.
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Texas DPS Reminds Public That Driver License Expiration Waiver Ends in April
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses and identification cards ends on April 14, 2021.
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Governor Abbott, Texas Department Of Public Safety Release Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety have released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2021-2025, the state’s framework for establishing homeland security priorities and focusing its efforts to develop, sustain, and employ homeland security capabilities.
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DPS Expanding Hours at Select Driver License Offices
The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering extended office hours at participating driver license offices across the state, beginning in 2021. Starting Jan. 4, office hours at the designated offices will be expanded to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Current business hours at those offices are 8 a.m….
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New Reaction to DPS and Dallas Mayor's Violent Crime Plans
There was new reaction Thursday to a Texas Department of Public Safety plan and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s critique of rising violent crime.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Announces Saturday Appointments Through December
The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced Saturday appointment availability through the end of the year.