In Jeff Davis County, a small community tucked away in West Texas with a population of just under 1,900 residents, the allocation of a 2023 Ram Cummins Diesel 4×4 to the Justice of the Peace […]
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Jeff Davis County Spends Over $14K to Keep Public Records Hidden, Rejects Offer to Avoid Lawsuit
Jeff Davis County has spent more than $14,000 in taxpayer funds to prevent the release of over 500 pages of public records related to investigations into Big Bend Times publisher David Flash. Despite an offer […]
Small Texas County Under Fire for Mismanagement, Retaliation, and Lack of Transparency
A small Texas county, known for its scenic landscapes and historic charm, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Jeff Davis County, home to just under 2,000 people, is now facing […]
CBP Intercepts Nearly 300 Kilograms of Marijuana in Separate Seizures at Houston Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) thwarted two significant marijuana smuggling attempts last week, seizing a combined total of 293 kilograms of marijuana in separate operations targeting outbound […]
Legal Analysis of Tyreek Hill Traffic Stop Highlights Fourth Amendment Concerns
Newly released bodycam footage of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop reveals how a routine speeding violation quickly escalated into a forceful detainment. Hill initially complied by providing his license and registration, but […]
Beto O’Rourke’s Powered by People Initiative Registers Record Numbers in North Texas
Beto O’Rourke’s voter registration initiative, Powered by People, has achieved a new milestone in its ongoing efforts across Texas. According to an email from the organization, the group recently registered a record number of voters, […]
Jeff Davis County JP Mary Ann Luedecke Highlights Mental Health Crisis Challenges in West Texas
In West Texas, encompassing the vast and sparsely populated tri-county area, law enforcement officers, justices of the peace, and PermiaCare personnel face significant challenges in managing increasing mental health crises. Jeff Davis County Justice of […]
Corpus Christi Unveils New Facilities at Surfside Park on North Beach
The City of Corpus Christi is thrilled to announce the completion of new facilities at Surfside Park in North Beach. The enhancements, made possible through the combined efforts of Bond 2020 and SHOT funds, aim […]
TxDOT Allocates $156 Million to Enhance Public Transit Across Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a significant investment in public transit, allocating $156 million to support and expand transit services across the state. This funding includes more than $123 million approved by […]
El Paso Family Claims Police Retaliation After Lawsuit Over Illegal Arrest
The Holguin family’s troubles with the El Paso Police Department began in 2022, when Adzari Holguin, then a high school senior, was asked by a relative to film the police while they responded to a […]
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