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Abbott asks Texas DPS to deploy tactical strike teams to ‘support Homeland Security operations’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday morning asked the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, to deploy tactical strike teams to "support the Trump Administration’s homeland security operations to locate and arrest criminal illegal immigrants in the state.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders DPS tactical strike teams to assist federal illegal immigration enforcement efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.
Texas governor activates 'tactical strike teams' to round up migrants with arrest warrants
The announcement comes the day after Abbott ordered 400 Texas National Guard troops and additional military equipment to the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas DPS tactical strike teams deployed to assist with Trump deportation efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy tactical strike teams to support the Trump administration’s border security and homeland security operations to locate and arrest criminal illegal foreign nationals living in Texas.
Gov. Abbott deploys 'tactical strike teams' to assist with arrests, deportations across Texas
The governor said the teams will help find, arrest and deport people who entered the country illegally and have active warrants for their arrests.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS troopers to help feds target migrants with arrest warrants
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy what he called “tactical strike teams” to assist President Donald Trump’s administration’s efforts to arrest undocumented migrants across the state.
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Two Men on Texas' Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List Captured in Houston and Mesquite
Two on Texas' Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List were arrested in Houston and Mesquite for charges including ...
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Department of Public Safety
The latest Department of Public Safety news from The Texas Tribune. By Ayden Runnels Jan. 7, 2025 The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in ...
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Texas DPS raises reward in Houston-area murder from 1981
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has increased its reward for information about the murder of a Houston-area mother. The cold case goes back 44 years.
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Texas Authorities Boost Reward to $6,000 For Tips in 1981 Unsolved Murder of Houston Mother Karen Lynn Douglas
The Texas DPS increases the reward to $6,000 for information on the 1981 cold case murder of Karen Lynn Douglas.
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Texas driver license offices reopen after systemwide outage
The outage appeared only to affect the Texas public safety department. Driver license offices reopened after the New Year’s Day holiday. Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
Texas DPS captures two Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants linked to Harris County crimes
The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested two Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants who were both wanted out of Harris ...
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Harris County Jail fails safety inspection after prisoner death related to lapse in observations
State safety inspectors found that "face-to-face observations had not been conducted as required" in connection to a recent ...
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New U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Texas takes office, pledges focus on border security and public safety
Nicholas J. Ganjei has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, announced Acting Attorney ...
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Mayor Whitmire speaks on Chevron Houston Marathon safety and Houston freeze ahead of Sunday's event
Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday. “The Chevron Marathon must go on ...
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Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants arrested in Houston, Mesquite
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Traffic stop leads to chase, multiple crashes, injuries
What was meant to be a traffic stop turned into a chase that resulted in the suspect crashing their vehicle into a San Angelo home and causing two other vehicles to collide during the nighttime ...