The renowned Cow Dog Food Truck, a fixture in the West Texas culinary scene, has broadened its appeal with the recent launch of Viva Cow Dog & Café. Nestled at 215 E. Holland Ave. in […]
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 […]
Push for High-Speed Rail Between Texas and Mexico Gains Momentum
The effort to establish a high-speed rail line connecting Austin, San Antonio, and Monterrey, Mexico, progressed last month as officials from both sides met to discuss the project. According to Newsweek, the rail would provide an […]
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 […]
Preservation Texas Hosts Exclusive Lampasas Tour of Endangered Historic Sites in November
Preservation Texas is inviting its members to join a unique field trip this November in Lampasas, offering exclusive access to several unrestored historic buildings and sites in East Lampasas. The tour will highlight significant landmarks […]
Rising Energy Demand Poses Challenges for Texas Grid as Population and Technology Growth Soar
In a September 2024 special edition of Fiscal Notes, Texas Comptroller researchers Jess Donald and Spencer Grubbs explore the pressing issue of balancing energy demand and grid reliability in the face of the state’s rapid […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Spotlights $125 Million in Rural Law Enforcement Grants During Good for Texas Tour
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar continues his Good for Texas Tour by highlighting the $125 million in grant funds distributed to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices across the state. As part of the Rural Law […]
Terrell County’s Sheriff Cleveland: A Border Hardliner with Contradictions, Seen on National TV but Grounded in Small-Town Reality
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, operating from one of the most remote border regions in West Texas, has become a regular on national television, making more than 25 appearances this year on outlets like Fox […]
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