New law enforcement officers graduated from the Sul Ross State University Law Enforcement Academy in Alpine last week, with state … More
Category: Public Safety
Marfa Police Issue BOLO After Two Men Reportedly Flee Border Patrol Near City Limits
Marfa Police Department issued a be-on-the-lookout alert Saturday after two male subjects reportedly fled from U.S. Border Patrol and were … More
Marfa students pursue lifeguard certification to support community swimming safety
Several students from Marfa High School are completing intensive lifeguard certification training through a collaborative effort involving regional workforce, education … More
Texas DPS Troopers Complete Grueling Guadalupe Mountains Training Hike
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers recently completed an intensive endurance and area familiarization hike in the Guadalupe Mountains as … More
Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office Raises Starting Pay to $64,000
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office is advertising a higher starting salary for entry-level deputies, offering $64,000 annually plus overtime … More
Tire Fire Near Terlingua Contained With Help From Multiple Agencies, Community
Terlingua Fire & EMS crews responded Monday afternoon to a large fire involving tires and a vehicle near BJ’s RV … More
Sheriff’s Office hosts school safety meeting in Fort Davis
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office convened a school safety meeting at Fort Davis High School, bringing together law enforcement … More
Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office hosts school safety training in Valentine
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a school safety training in Valentine in partnership with the Texas Department … More
Border Patrol air unit rescues woman with heat stroke in Big Bend National Park
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection air crew rescued a 68-year-old woman suffering from heat stroke in Big Bend National … More
Ojinaga volunteer firefighters to host May 2 fundraiser sale
The Ojinaga Volunteer Fire Department is organizing a community fundraiser featuring a sale of chamorros adobados to support emergency response … More