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Texas DPS: Back-to-school safety tips for drivers, students
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julianna Russ , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway For residents of West Lake Hills , more information can be found through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued guidance for the new school year. As students return to classes, the department is promoting safety awareness. The department provided a list of safety tips, although details of the specific advice are not available here.
For residents of West Lake Hills , more information can be found through the Texas Department of Public Safety. Further details on the back-to-school safety tips are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which can be consulted for the full list of recommendations.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 8, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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