More than three weeks after a widely circulated video showed Jeff Davis County sheriff’s deputy Andrea Ruiloba violently detaining independent … More
Category: Public Safety
Alpine Police Department Offers Free Package Pickup to Deter Theft
As online shopping surges during Amazon Prime Days, the Alpine Police Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent … More
Jeff Davis County Burn Ban Lifted – Residents Urged to Notify Fire Chief Before Burning
The burn ban in Jeff Davis County has officially been lifted, the Fort Davis Fire Department announced. While residents are … More
South County Medics Complete Advanced Cardiac Life Support Recertification
Medics from South County agencies, including Terlingua Fire & Emergency Medical Services (TFEMS), Big Bend National Park, and Big Bend … More
Big Bend Times Publisher Alleges Assault, Removal From Public Meeting by Jeff Davis County Officials
Photo: Chief Deputy Adriana Ruiloba approaches journalist David Flash moments before physically assaulting and detaining him without legal justification at … More
U.S. Border Patrol Horse Patrol Graduation Set for June 27 in Alpine
The U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector will host a Horse Patrol Unit Graduation on Thursday, June 27, 2025, from … More
Deputies Honored at June Big Bend Law Enforcement Association Meeting
The Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association (BBALEOA) held its monthly meeting June 11 at the Pecos County Civic … More
U.S. and Mexican Forces Conduct Joint Border Patrols Near Presidio
U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Big Bend Sector recently conducted mirrored patrols with the Mexican military along both sides … More
Former Fort Hood Soldiers Sentenced for Alien Smuggling Scheme That Ended in High-Speed Chase
Three former U.S. Army soldiers, previously stationed at Fort Hood, were sentenced in federal court for their roles in a … More
Big Bend Times Clarifies ‘Copaganda’ Critique of Sentinel Post, But the Conversation Still Matters
When we first saw the Big Bend Sentinel’s Facebook post praising a Border Patrol agent for helping a stranded motorist … More