LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Because of this, they have given KGNS an inside look at what it takes to protect and serve the state of Texas.

The journey to becoming a highway patrol trooper begins in the small town of Florence, located in the heart of Texas. Currently, over 100 troopers are participating in a 30-week academy to become Texas DPS troopers.

“After reflecting on everything I have gone through in Webb County, I wanted to further advance my career and progress toward becoming a trooper,” said Alejandro Barrera, a DPS academy recruit.

For Barrera, becoming a trooper was the next step in his career after his time at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. During his training at the academy, Barrera engaged i

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