Efforts to expand Big Bend National Park westward toward Terlingua will continue in 2025 after legislative setbacks in the 118th Congressional Session, reports the Big Bend Sentinel. The Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act (S.1059), […]
Category: Government
$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 Military and DPS Conduct Border Readiness Exercise in Mission
Members of the Texas Military Department (TMD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) performed a show of force during a Migration Operational Readiness Exercise in Mission, Texas, on December 13, 2024. The exercise […]
Texas Capitol Welcomes Holiday Season with Christmas Trees from Brungot Farms
This week, the Texas Capitol received a festive boost with the arrival of Christmas trees from Brungot Farms, delivered in a picturesque horse-drawn carriage. The trees were warmly received by Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, […]
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 […]
DPS Director McCraw Honored at Retirement Reception in Austin
Today in Austin, employees of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) gathered to honor Director McCraw at a retirement reception, celebrating his esteemed career and lasting impact on the agency and the state of Texas. […]
Texas Land Commissioner Secures Ranch for Border Wall Construction in Starr County
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the acquisition of a 1,402-acre ranch in Starr County along the Rio Grande, a strategic move for border security enhancements, including the construction of a 1.5-mile border wall. […]
Sonora Deputy Starts School Reading Program
Sutton County Sheriff’s Office shared the following Facebook post about a reading program their school resource deputy started in Sonora: “In an effort to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the student body, SRO Deputy […]
Texas Secures Governor’s Cup for 12th Year as Top State for Business Growth
Governor Greg Abbott announced another significant achievement for the Lone Star State, winning the prestigious Governor’s Cup for the twelfth consecutive year. This accolade recognizes Texas as the leading state for corporate relocations and expansions, […]
With little say over Robert Roberson’s fate, Texas lawmakers take extraordinary steps to buy him more time
By Kayla Guo, The Texas TribuneOct. 17, 2024 “With little say over Robert Roberson’s fate, Texas lawmakers take extraordinary steps to buy him more time” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
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