A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was airlifted with serious injuries following a head-on collision near Alpine that left … More
Category: Public Safety
Texas DPS Trooper Involved in Head-On Collision Near Alpine
A Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a serious head-on collision Tuesday near … More
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 … More
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, … More
Wilderness first responder course to be offered in Terlingua this September
Residents, outdoor enthusiasts and backcountry professionals in Far West Texas will have an opportunity to receive emergency medical training this … More
Sul Ross State University law enforcement academy graduates new officers for West Texas service
New law enforcement officers graduated from the Sul Ross State University Law Enforcement Academy in Alpine last week, with state … More
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