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Combining maximum visibility with maximum transparency may seem like conflicting thoughts, but not in the case of a new patch ...

On Friday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 138 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class C-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills ...

The "Juvenile Corrections Act" bill fails to pass the Senate floor on a 13-24 vote on Friday. Democrats and Senate ...

Under Trump's watch, Indian professionals with green cards have reported being questioned more frequently. ALSO READ\| Trump ...

Attorney General Rob Bonta has shared legal guidance to help immigrants understand their rights amid a rise in ICE ...

Some were so desperate to point a finger when Adam Johnson, a Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player, was killed on the rink ...

Fallout from Tama County’s general fund shortfall has now cut deeper into the Conservation budget. During the Thursday, March ...

Fallout from Tama County’s general fund shortfall has now cut deeper into the Conservation budget. During the Thursday, March ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially has a new class of state troopers. On Friday, 138 new ...

AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 138 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from ...