The Ojinaga municipal police department has received a new patrol vehicle and equipment through assistance from the Chihuahua state government, … More
Category: Public Safety
Reeves County emergency services open new Station No. 4 in Pecos
Reeves County Emergency Services Districts Nos. 1 and 2 opened the doors last week to a new fire and emergency … More
Alpine library to host ‘Touch a Truck’ end-of-summer celebration Aug. 1
Families will have a chance to see large vehicles up close and meet local community helpers during a “Touch a … More
Flash flood warning issued for Big Bend National Park, Terlingua areas
Terlingua Fire and EMS shared a flash flood warning Sunday morning for portions of southern Brewster County, including several communities … More
Talarico Unveils Border Security Plan in Big Bend, Criticizes Biden Policies and Trump Wall Project
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico used a campaign stop in West Texas to outline a border security proposal that … More
Marfa police chief reviews department services, grants
Marfa Police Chief Steve Carrillo reviewed department services and grant-funded operations during his June 9 report to City Council. Carrillo … More
Marfa EMS reports mutual aid demands, staffing challenges
Marfa EMS Director Jessie Pefra told City Council the department frequently assists neighboring jurisdictions and often responds outside its primary … More
CBP seizes firearms, ammunition headed to Mexico at Presidio port; driver arrested
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized multiple firearms, ammunition and firearm components from a vehicle attempting to cross into … More
Registered sex offender relocates to Marfa, police issue public notification
The Marfa Police Department has issued a public notification regarding a registered sex offender who recently moved into the community. … More
Editorial: Lt. Estevan Marquez Reminded Us What Public Service Looks Like
At Big Bend Reporter, we spend a lot of time writing about what government officials and public employees do wrong. … More