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Hallettsville Man Killed in 4-Vehicle Crash

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 90A in Gonzales County caused a 70-year-old Hallettsville man to be killed Saturday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).David Anthony Tobola was driving a 2014 Ford F-250 towing a 2002 Heil trailer eastbound on Highway 90A.
The Hallettsville woman held hostage by a wanted fugitive inside her own home back in 2022 traveled with her family to Austin Thursday, Oct. 10, to personally thank DPS Staff Sgt. Mina Gadelkarim, whose decisive actions that day played a huge part in her walking away from the events that unfolded that particular Sunday afternoon.

The Hallettsville woman held hostage by a wanted fugitive inside her own home back in 2022 traveled with her family to Austin Thursday, Oct. 10, to personally thank DPS Staff Sgt. Mina Gadelkarim, whose decisive actions that day played a huge part in her walking away from the events that unfolded that particular Sunday afternoon.

DPS honors heroic actions, bravery at October commission meeting

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Texas Public Safety Commission and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw recognized several Texans at its commission meeting held last week at DPS Headquarters in Austin.
Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency

Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency

DPS: ‘One pill can kill’

News Staff
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign this month to highlight the dangers of fentanyl.
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