New tourism brochures promoting Presidio and the surrounding Big Bend region have arrived at Presidio City Hall as the community … More
Category: Government
Former Jeff Davis County commissioner says he resigned over ‘corruption in the Courthouse’
Former Jeff Davis County Commissioner Royce Laskoskie says he resigned in September 2025 because of corruption within county government and … More
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez to hold Alpine town hall Monday ahead of courthouse meeting
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, whose District 19 includes much of the Big Bend region, is scheduled to meet with residents … More
Jeff Davis County audit finds truck purchase violated bidding law; JP’s use raises additional questions
Jeff Davis County officials violated state purchasing law when buying a $70,375 truck for the Sheriff’s Office, according to an … More
Jeff Davis County employee health insurance costs total $433,704
Jeff Davis County reported $433,704 in employee health insurance costs for fiscal 2025, according to its annual audit released in … More
Jeff Davis County judicial expenses rise 54.5% amid prosecution of Big Bend Reporter publisher
Jeff Davis County’s judicial system expenses increased 54.5% during a fiscal year that included its prosecution of Big Bend Reporter … More
Audit finds serious weakness in Jeff Davis County accounting
Jeff Davis County’s 2025 audit identified a material weakness in accounting and financial reporting after auditors needed 39 adjusting entries … More
Audit says sheriff’s truck purchasing violation did not recur
Jeff Davis County’s latest audit says auditors did not observe a repeat of a prior purchasing violation involving a $70,375 … More
Jeff Davis County pension-covered payroll rises 14.5%
Jeff Davis County’s pension-covered payroll increased 14.5% in fiscal 2025, according to the employer contribution schedule in its annual audit. … More
Ojinaga officials distribute drinking water to municipal public works employees
Ojinaga municipal officials and the city’s water utility distributed large containers of purified drinking water to employees working in public … More