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 […]
Category: Government
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 […]
$70K+ County Truck for Justice of the Peace in Tiny Jeff Davis County Raises Questions
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 […]
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 […]
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