WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a confirmed Gulf Cartel member this week in Starr Co. as part of a joint operation with the United States Border Patrol (USBP) during Operation Lone Star. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, just …
AUSTIN – A Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive wanted for murder is back in custody following his recent capture in Mexico. Elijah Turner Reyes, a documented Piru (Bloods) gang member from El Paso, was detained by Mexican authorities and brought back to the …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the addition of Jamie Nicholas Wilson – a confirmed Black Gangster Disciple Nations gang member – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward of up …
AUSTIN – Former Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce will spend nearly four decades behind bars following his recent sentencing in Harris Co. The now 22-year-old Honduran national was found guilty on enhanced charges of …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two leadership changes, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its February meeting at DPS Headquarters. The changes resulted from the retirement of Office of …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1980 murder of 31-year-old Estella Salinas and her 14-year-old son, Andrew Salinas, in Houston. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for …
AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized the service of several Texans at the first PSC meeting of the year yesterday at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning about a fake memo circulating online and through media outlets announcing temporary 10-day road closures in the El Paso area. This is a fake memo, and DPS is NOT closing the major highways – …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds football fans and anyone out on the roads to drive responsibly during this Super Bowl LX weekend. As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots compete for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 8, DPS …
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Billy Joel Alfaro – a repeat offender wanted for various crimes across the state – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during February if the tip …
Pictured: Special Interest Alien Beibei Liu DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested an illegal immigrant from Nicaragua for human smuggling and apprehended a special interest alien (SIA) from China during an Operation Lone Star …
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2026-2030. The strategy provides the state’s framework for setting homeland security priorities and directing its wide …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a successful year for Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Program – with DPS and partner agencies arresting 65 of Texas’ Most Wanted Fugitives, Sex Offenders and Criminal Illegal Immigrants in 2025. “Texas …
AUSTIN – Earlier this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially opened its new Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) hangar in Edinburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event on Monday celebrated a major expansion of DPS’ aviation …
AUSTIN – Several Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license (DL) office locations are being impacted by inclement weather. Impacted customers are being notified, and their appointments will be honored at the customer’s convenience. DPS DL …
AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare for wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians. The department urges …
(Left to right: David Villegas, Ismael Sosa-Saenz, Leah Mueller) CRANE – Starting in July 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted a targeted conspiracy investigation …
AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool — and the entire Statewide Alert Program — as a critical resource to public safety efforts in the …
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Naval War College’s Naval Command College (NCC) this week as part of the program’s nationwide outreach and executive-leadership engagement. The visit, hosted …
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Melvin Kennon in Guadalupe Co. on Jan 6, and Baldamar Martinez in Tom Green Co. on Jan. 7. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in either of …
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