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Texas Has Tax-Free Weekend On Water Efficient Products

Texas Has Tax-Free Weekend On Water Efficient Products

WATER-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS SALES TAX HOLIDAY May 26-28, 2018 You can buy certain water-efficient and water-conserving products tax free during the Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can buy. If you are a...

DPS Warns of Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles

DPS Warns of Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles

DPS Warns of Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles Rising temperatures increase risk of vehicular heatstroke AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents that warmer weather places children at greater risk of injury or death if left...

DPS Reminder: Skip the Trip to DL Offices During Busy Summer Months

DPS Reminder: Skip the Trip to DL Offices During Busy Summer Months

May 4, 2018                                                                                     NEWS RELEASE DPS Reminder: Skip the Trip to DL Offices During Busy Summer Months Convenient Online Options Underutilized AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety...

DPS Offers Safety Tips For Enjoying Texas Wildflowers

DPS Offers Safety Tips For Enjoying Texas Wildflowers

  DPS Offers Safety Tips for Enjoying Texas Wildflowers AUSTIN – Springtime in Texas is known for the beautiful wildflowers that blanket the fields and roadsides across our state, including the state flower, the Bluebonnet. Here are a few tips to help everyone enjoy...

TXDPS: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

TXDPS: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Flash Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown The National Weather Service and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management urge people to learn the dangers of driving into flooded roadways. Drivers often underestimate the power of...

Reports Of Ice On Hood County Roads

Reports Of Ice On Hood County Roads

February 11th- Several reports of iced over bridges and roads have surfaced during our early morning precipitation. Bridges and overpasses have been treated with TxDot's brine solution but ice is still accumulating. Please use caution if you must get on the roads. If...