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 […]
Category: Government
Newly Released Video Shows DPS Harassment Over Legal Filming
A newly released video from a 2016 encounter with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reveals the unnecessary escalation and harassment of a journalist for legally filming outside a government building in Austin. The […]
Texas DPS Officers Association Promotes Controversial “Mess Around and Find Out” Challenge Coin on Social Media
The Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA) is facing scrutiny after promoting a new challenge coin featuring an aggressively armed bear in a DPS uniform alongside the phrase “mess around and find out.” […]
Eagle Pass Residents Demand Return of Shelby Park as Operation Lone Star Occupation Persists
Residents of Eagle Pass are urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to return Shelby Park, a city-owned recreational area, to local control as border crossings at the United States-Mexico border reach their lowest levels since 2019. […]
National Right-Wing Media Darling Breaks Texas Law, Insults Journalist Over Records Request
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, a frequent guest on conservative media outlets, is facing criticism for illegally inflating fees for a public records request and responding with insults when challenged on his failure to comply […]
Eagle Pass Bridge System Welcomes New Leadership and Explores Partnership Opportunities
The Port of Eagle Pass Bridge System has announced the appointment of David Saucedo as its new Bridge Director. On his first day in the role, Saucedo attended a pivotal meeting with U.S. Customs and […]
State Representative Brooks Landgraf Hosts Incoming Legislators at Permian Basin Oil & Gas Summit
State Representative Brooks Landgraf and Senator Kevin Sparks welcomed six incoming members of the Texas House of Representatives to Odessa for the 2025 Permian Basin Oil & Gas Legislative Summit. Held at the Odessa Marriott […]
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Backs Push for Destination Resort Casinos in Texas
A campaign to bring luxury destination resorts and expanded gaming options to Texas is gaining momentum, heavily funded and supported by Las Vegas Sands Corp. The initiative, led by the Texas Destination Resort Alliance, seeks […]
Big Bend National Park Expansion Push Carries Into 2025
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), […]
$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 […]
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