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. […]
Category: Government
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 […]
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, […]
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