Ranchers, wildlife managers, veterinarians and community members are invited to attend a public forum later this month focused on the…
West Texas organization sues Trump administration to stop border wall in Big Bend
Photo: A canoe serves as a protest sign against a border wall in Redford on June 5, 2026. Paul Ratje for…
In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge
Photo: Crystal Allbright, of Terlingua, takes down a banner from her van after a rally against border wall construction in…
Magistrate judge recommends denial of former county employee’s motion to dismiss in Flash civil rights lawsuit
A federal magistrate judge has recommended denying a motion to dismiss filed by former Jeff Davis County employee Lisa Dennison…
Big Bend Sentinel Suspends Print Edition Amid Rising Costs, Shifts Focus to Digital Publishing
The Big Bend Sentinel, one of the oldest newspapers in Far West Texas, announced Thursday that it is suspending its…
Federal magistrate recommends excessive force, conspiracy claims proceed against Jeff Davis County deputies
A federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing several constitutional claims against two Jeff Davis County law enforcement officials to move…
Federal magistrate judge recommends allowing core constitutional claims to proceed against Jeff Davis County judge
A federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing several of the central constitutional claims in a civil rights lawsuit against Jeff…
Presidio seeks players for annual July 3 softball game to kick off Independence Day weekend
Residents and visitors are invited to kick off the Independence Day weekend with an evening of softball, community spirit and…
Landowner Denied Access, Survey Crew Entered Property Anyway, Border Wall Opponents Say
A social media account associated with opposition to border wall construction reported new surveying activity Tuesday near the Rio Grande,…
29-year-old Odessa firefighter dies after trailer fire; two others injured
A 29-year-old firefighter died and two others were injured Sunday evening while responding to a residential trailer fire in Odessa,…