New laws surrounding driving while intoxicated are now in effect in Texas, with the Randall County District Attorney urging residents to never drive while impaired.

Drunk driving is a serious issue for Texans and it usually ends in death, new data suggests. Six cities in Texas have the highest percentage of fatal crashes involving a drunken driver, a study by ...

DALLAS — Fatal drunk driving accidents are more common over the holidays, turning a time of celebration into a time of mourning for families accross Texas. One in four traffic deaths across the state ...

Having reviewed hundreds of blood alcohol reports, our group at Medusa Analytical has discovered systemic issues with how specimens are collected and tested for blood alcohol content, write Kevin A.

The end-of-year holiday season has historically been promoted as a time of gathering, fellowship and food. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve particularly invite — and often encourage — ...

Several new Texas laws take effect Jan. 1, 2026, affecting taxes, immigration enforcement and evictions. Here's a breakdown.

Sgt. Juan Gutierrez announced an increase in police patrols for New Year’s Eve, citing higher road traffic as a primary ...

A full list of bills scheduled to take effect can also be found through the Texas Legislature’s official effective-dates ...

If you have ever heard the unmistakable sound of shuffling feet and clinking chains, you know it is the sound of a defendant entering a courtroom. Don't be that defendant someday by drinking and ...

On top of legal penalties from a DUI, you might find that your car insurance is significantly more expensive following a Texas DUI conviction. How much does a DUI cost in Texas? On average, you will ...

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TYLER, Texas - Pat Mahomes, the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes Jr., was arrested in Tyler, Texas, Saturday for driving while intoxicated for the third time or more. It’s ...