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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jahmar Nykel Young, 37, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Young, who is a Bloods gang member and convicted sex offender, is wanted for aggravated
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented a Purple Heart, two Lifesaving Awards and a Unit Citation to current and retired employees for their remarkable service and heroic actions. In addition, two DPS employees were recognized with William P. Clements Excellence Awards for
Students produce public service announcement to promote traffic safety WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon WHERE: Tourism Tourist Center, Jefferson, Texas Atlanta – Nine area schools have produced public service announcements promoting traffic safety among their peers and will compete against each other Wednesday in Jefferson. The event is being
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Michael Christopher Sanchez, 32, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Sanchez, a Latin Kings gang member, is wanted for parole violation and engaging in organized
Everyone appears to be busy doing one thing or the other. People seem to be working every single minute of their life. The quality of life that people are leading has considerably gone down. Being too busy can lead one to neglect their wellbeing which in turn results into lack of peace and joy in
The Harrison County Historical Museum is hosting a book talk featuring author Gary L. Pinkerton at 10 a.m., February 18 in the 1901 Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall. His book, Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North, tells the story of the 19th century northeast Texas road. The path of Trammel’s Trace
AUSTIN – In preparation for the Super Bowl, which will be held in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking Texans and visitors to remain aware of their surroundings and to stay vigilant regarding potential criminal activity. If someone observes suspicious behaviors or activity, they are urged to
AUSTIN – The reward for Mark Timothy McBride, 59, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $8,000 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in during the month of February. McBride is wanted for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, parole
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Gilbert Garza, 33, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Garza, who is a Hermandad de Pistoleros Latinos gang member, is wanted for obstruction/retaliation (three counts).
AUSTIN – Jose Julio Arce Jr., 56, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Wednesday in Kirby, Texas. Arce was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. The arrest was not the result of a tip, and no reward will be paid. Working off
