On Wednesday, a trailer could be seen stranded in the middle of the roadway surrounded by spilled logs and debris.

DPS officials say the design gives troopers an advantage in spotting reckless drivers, impaired motorists and other roadway dangers without being easily recognized right away. The ghost units are part of DPS’s broader push to make Texas highways safer ...

Texas DPS is rolling out low-profile “ghost” patrol units, sparking debate among drivers over whether they blend in or stick out.

The agency's Southeast Texas division recently unveiled its new "slick-top ghost-letter" vehicles, which are specifically designed to blend in with everyday traffic. According to DPS, the goal is to give troopers a tactical edge in identifying dangerous drivers while patrolling the region's roads.

Authorities arrested Robert Jerome Custer in Abilene. During his arrest, DPS said Custer was not employed as a teacher/counselor.

"He lost me on the trail, got angry about it, and made a scene in front of my constituents on the trail," Cole said about the DPS officer assigned to escort her upon her return to Texas.

Denver Public Schools will close 13 of its schools Thursday because of anticipated “extreme heat,” the district announced. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high near 99 degrees in the Denver area Thursday.

A driver's name has been released after he died in a crash on Interstate 10 in the West Valley early Sunday morning.

Denver Public Schools will close or release students early on Thursday from over a dozen campuses due to extreme heat and lack of air conditioning.