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The Texas Transportation Commission is allowed to bump up the speed limit in certain sections to 75, 80 and 85 mph, according ...

Friday, May 30 marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter, as friends, family, colleagues, and community members gathered to say farewell to a man who has worn his badge with honor ...

A bill to rename a stretch of State Highway 6 in honor of a Navasota police sergeant killed in the line of duty has cleared ...

Nationally, starting pay for California and Texas highway patrol officers tops $74,000. To keep enough troopers on the road, the Florida Highway Patrol spends $10 million annually on overtime.

NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX ... after using his patrol vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver during a pursuit. Lawmakers have since filed legislation to rename a stretch of Highway 6 in Grimes and ...

KXAN analyzed attendance data at several school districts in Central Texas to try to understand the impact of the ICE policy change.

“Our top priority is saving lives on Texas roads,” said Texas Highway Patrol Chief Bryan Rippee. “As Memorial Day approaches, we’re stepping up enforcement to ensure drivers are buckled ...

honor and unwavering commitment required of those who wear the badge. “This year’s theme serves as a powerful reminder that every Trooper, like a Spartan, must be ready to stand strong in defense of ...

Pollard died while on duty after her Wood County Sheriff's Office patrol unit rear-ended ... service and legacy in East Texas. "Officer Pollard was more than a badge. She wore her uniform with ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper helped recover two kids named in an Amber Alert out of San Antonio, Texas, this week. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety graduated 138 new Highway Patrol Troopers from Class C-2024 during a ceremony in Austin. These recruits completed a rigorous 30-week academy, surpassing state ...