Public Service Announcements
July 16, 2025
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Speeding doesn’t save time, it costs lives

TxDOT working with law enforcement to encourage people to slow down July 16, 2025 AUSTIN – Whether it’s catching a fish or smoking a brisket, Texans know the importance of patience. So, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reminding drivers to use that patience behind the wheel and drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. […]

Bullard Police Seek Sponsors for Upcoming Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The Bullard Police Department is seeking sponsors for its third annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, an event aimed at raising funds for critical equipment, technology, and officer training to better serve the community. Scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cherokee Ranch Golf Club in Jacksonville, this year’s tournament promises a day filled with fellowship, golf, […]

Public Service Announcements, SPORTS
May 22, 2025
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Beckham Knox Tourney and Scholarship

WHITEHOUSE –  The inaugural Beckham Knox Hughes Softball Showcase and Camp, set for this June 28-29, at the Whitehouse Baseball/Softball complex. The event is in memory of Beckham and a scholarship will be awarded after an essay contest. Beckham tragically died after a hit-and-run car struck both him and his pregnant mother, Casi Hughes. Casi was life-flighted […]

DPS Launches Statewide Patrols to Enforce Seat belt Use and Curb Distracted Driving for Memorial Day

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing patrols statewide as part of its annual All-American enforcement campaign ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday. From May 12 through May 26, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will focus on enforcing seat belt laws and promoting safe driving behaviors to reduce crashes and save lives. […]

Outdoors, Public Service Announcements, Whitehouse
April 28, 2025
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Whitehouse Dreams Big with New Shahan Park

From left to right: Aaron Martinez, Parks and Facilities Director; Leslie Black, City Manager; Stephanie Nichols, Assistant to the City Manager; James Wansley, Mayor; Connie Shackleford, Shahan family; Nancy Shahan Coats, Shahan family; and Maurice Shackleford, Shahan family. Back: Matt Lazarine, City Council Place 5. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — In a move that feels less like […]

Law Enforcement News, Public Service Announcements
April 05, 2025
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DPS Advises of Possible Vehicle Emissions Testing Delays

Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity issues. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified DPS that the company it […]

Law Enforcement News, Public Service Announcements
April 05, 2025
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DPS Steps Up Enforcement for Annual Distracted Driving Campaign

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted Driving traffic enforcement campaign—looking for drivers who are texting, failing to Move Over or Slow down or otherwise distracted […]

Public Service Announcements, Smith
March 17, 2025
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Smith County Investigating Emergency Alert Error

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County officials are looking into a system error that caused an emergency alert to go out with the wrong message on Friday, leaving many residents confused. At 12:08 p.m., people across the county received an urgent text warning about a hazard and were told to avoid the area. But there […]

Law Enforcement News, Public Service Announcements
March 13, 2025
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DPS Increases Enforcement for Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign—looking for people who are speeding, […]