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Texas DPS Boosts Highway Patrols Ahead of Memorial Day to Curb Unsafe Driving and Save Lives

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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ramping up highway patrol efforts across the state in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. This initiative, which is part of the annual All-American enforcement campaign, aims to curb dangerous driving practices and ultimately reduce traffic-related deaths. The intensified enforcement will run until May 26, focusing on seat belt compliance, restrictions on distracted driving, and adherence to speed limits. This initiative aligns with the national Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE), which strives to prevent traffic incidents during peak travel times, especially around holidays. … Read more

Edinburg Man Found Guilty in Death of Texas DPS Trooper After Lengthy Trial

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Edinburg, Texas – A jury in Edinburg, Texas, has reached a guilty verdict against Victor Alejandro Godinez, a 28-year-old man, in the killing of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez. This verdict comes after more than six hours of deliberation in the death penalty trial. Sanchez was shot on April 6, 2019, and after undergoing surgery in Houston, he passed away in August. Godinez is also facing two counts of capital murder of a peace officer for shooting at two Edinburg police officers during a manhunt. The trial against Godinez began on January … Read more