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• Car Chase in Mercedes Under Investigation, Driver in Custody Play Video

  December 24, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – A Christmas Eve car chase is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. It happened in Mercedes on Tuesday afternoon, ending in a sugarcane field. The driver is in custody, but three passengers got away and authorities are actively searching for them. We're told... more »

• DPS Troopers Looking for Suspect in Cameron County Play Video

  July 23, 2019 5:16 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Valley DPS Troopers are looking for a man they say ran from a traffic stop. We're told the man jumped out of a white truck near Baker and FM 511. DPS Lieutenant Johnny Hernandez says troopers will get a warrant for the suspect,... more »

• Emergency Crews Respond to Pallet Fire in Donna on FM 493 Play Video

  April 30, 2019 9:02 AM

  DONNA – Firefighters responded to a fire on property used for pallet storage in Donna. Emergency crews from Alamo, Elsa, Donna and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office were on the scene Tuesday morning. Hidalgo County sheriff deputies say the call came in just after 8 a.m. No injuries... more »

• DPS Gives Tips for Those Traveling during Holiday Season Play Video

  December 20, 2018 4:59 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up patrols this holiday season for the expected increase of traffic. State troopers say they’ll be cracking down on dangerous drivers throughout the next couple of weeks, and especially on the weekends. "Be aware of your surroundings. If... more »