The Pecos Enterprise has filed suit against the Town of Pecos City and its police department after nearly 18 months of denied requests for bodycam footage from a 2023 police shooting. As reported by The Big Bend Sentinel, publisher Smokey Briggs argues the footage should be public under Texas’s updated open records law, which aimed to close the “dead suspect loophole.” Instead, the Texas Attorney General blocked release by citing a child abuse exemption — a move Briggs says undermines transparency and press rights. The case is now in discovery. Full story via The Big Bend Sentinel
David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
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