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Tragic Collision on US 281 Claims Five Lives, Texas DPS Reports

Lampasas County, Texas — A devastating accident on U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas County, Texas, claimed the lives of five individuals early Tuesday morning, casting a solemn shadow over the community north of Austin. The collision involved a passenger vehicle and a cargo truck, according to officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) identified the deceased, noting that among the victims were four passengers from the smaller …

Families of Uvalde School Shooting Victims Sue Texas DPS Officers for Inaction

Uvalde, Texas – Families of the victims of Texas’ deadliest school shooting are seeking justice by filing lawsuits against Texas Department of Public Safety officers who failed to confront the gunman at Robb Elementary, where 17 children were killed and two were injured. The legal action, announced by lawyers last week, targets 92 DPS officers who allegedly hesitated for 77 minutes before engaging the shooter. Veronica Luevanos, a grieving mother who lost her daughter Jailah …

Stolen 18-Wheeler Crashes into Texas DPS Building: One Dead, Multiple Injured in Intentional Act

AUSTIN, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in Brenham, Texas, when a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office, resulting in one fatality and multiple severe injuries. The Texas Rangers are currently investigating the situation, with a suspect in custody identified as 42-year-old Clenard Parker. Parker, who was previously denied a renewal for his commercial driver’s license, faces charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle and evading arrest. This disturbing event …

Man Drives 18-Wheeler into Texas DPS Office After CDL Renewal Denial

BRENHAM, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in Brenham, Texas, where a man stole an 18-wheeler and plowed it into a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries on Friday. The DPS office, situated off Highway 290 on the southwest side of Brenham, became the scene of chaos as the stolen vehicle crashed through its front doors. Texas DPS Sgt. Justin Reese identified the suspect as Clenard Parker, …

Deadly Crashes in Brazos Valley Blamed on Rain and Hydroplaning, DPS Reports

BRENHAM, Texas – Deadly crashes in the Brazos Valley during a rainy Monday have highlighted the dangers of driving in wet conditions, according to details provided by DPS troopers. Contributing factors in both crashes were driving too fast for the wet roads and hydroplaning. In one incident, an eastbound SUV crossed into the westbound lanes on Highway 290 and Sunset Road, resulting in a collision with a semi. The driver of the SUV, 59-year-old Anita …