Federal filings show the Jeff Davis County Mountain Dispatch prints about 1,220 copies per week, with 1,197 of those distributed to paid subscribers. But the numbers reveal that less than a quarter of county residents […]
Category: Fort Davis
Armed and Unpunished: West Texas Chief Deputy Who Attacked Journalist on Video Still Supervising Local Officers
In tiny Jeff Davis County, Texas, a Chief Deputy who violently assaulted a journalist in broad daylight is still wearing a badge—and still supervising other deputies. Despite video evidence, medical records, and a formal complaint, […]
Court Strikes Down Unlawful Ban Targeting Journalist as Supporters Raise Over $14,000 to Fight Back
Donate Now: Stand with David Flash Against Corruption » “The degree to which this order violates Flash’s rights is so broad, it’s difficult to know where to start,” the motion reads, citing infringement of First, […]
First Look: Indian Lodge Reopens with Photos from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Indian Lodge has reopened at Davis Mountains State Park, and new photos shared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department give a first look at the scenic retreat’s return. The historic lodge is now accepting […]
Liz Rogers to Moderate West Texas History Forum at Jeff Davis County Library
Historian and author Larry Francell will lead a discussion exploring the myths and realities of the Davis Mountains at the Jeff Davis County Library on April 5 at 3 p.m. The event, titled West Texas […]
Community Rallies Behind Publisher Arrested in Jeff Davis County
Support continues to build for David Flash, publisher of Big Bend Times and Texas Reporter, following his politically charged arrest in Jeff Davis County. Flash, a longtime critic of county officials, contends that the charges […]
West Texas Wonder: The Majestic Mitre Peak
Towering at 6,190 feet above sea level, Mitre Peak is a geological marvel nestled in southeastern Jeff Davis County, just eleven miles southeast of Fort Davis. This striking formation stands out as a rugged sentinel of the Texas landscape, […]
Former Jeff Davis Officials Under Fire for Targeting Journalist Amid Allegations of Judicial Misconduct
Photo: Deputy King Merritt made the Big Bend Times Publisher the target of sereral baseless investigations during his short employment tenure with the Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Department in Fort Davis. Former Jeff Davis County […]
$70K County Vehicle Sparks Outrage Over Transparency in Jeff Davis County
In Jeff Davis County, the questionable use of a $70,000 taxpayer-funded vehicle has ignited concerns over governmental transparency and accountability. This 2023 Ram Cummins Diesel 4×4, outfitted with $20,000 worth of upgrades, has become a […]
Texas Spotlight: Jeff Davis County’s Governance Practices Raise Red Flags on Rule of Law and Transparency
Jeff Davis County, located in West Texas and known for the historic town of Fort Davis, is drawing attention for practices that might prompt U.S. State Department advisories if they were taking place overseas. Key […]
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