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Jeff Davis County News

Local news for Jeff Davis County, Texas, county seat Fort Davis. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Oct 10 · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Wanted man reportedly sparks multi-agency search in Jeff Davis County
A wanted man triggered a multi-agency search in Jeff Davis County, involving the Culberson and Reeves County Sheriff's Offices and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗
Sep 15 · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa
Murder charges dismissed against husband in 2018 Fort Davis death
Murder charges against Daniel Sullivan regarding the 2018 death of his wife, Sophia Sullivan, have been dismissed by the Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office due to new investigative developments. The case remains active and unsolved.
Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗
Sep 15 · Public safety · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Murder charge dismissed in March 2018, Jeff Davis County stabbing of Marfa teacher, Sheriff says
The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's Office dismissed a murder charge against Daniel Sullivan regarding a March 2018 stabbing of a Marfa teacher. The dismissal follows new developments in the ongoing investigation.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗
Sep 11 · Infrastructure · Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Jeff Davis commissioners schedule Monday meeting for comment on road-use agreement
The Jeff Davis County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting Monday at 6 p.m. to hear public comment on a road-use agreement with Barnard Construction. This agreement seeks permission for upgrades to Chispa Road to support border wall construction.
Original at Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa) ↗
Sep 11 · Public safety · CBS7 Odessa
Jeff Davis County deputies arrest man on family violence assault charge
Jeff Davis County deputies arrested Blake Alan Beaucamp on Wednesday for family violence assault following a disturbance call on I-10 near the Cherry Creek Chevron. Beaucamp was transported to the Hudspeth County Jail.
Original at CBS7 Odessa ↗
Sep 10 · Infrastructure · Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Wall contractor closes Highway 90 in Alpine after his truck smashes railroad bridge
A border wall contractor's truck carrying an excavator struck a railroad bridge on Highway 90 in Alpine, closing the road into the city. Eder Nieto was arrested for driving an over-height vehicle without proper licenses and permits.
Original at Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa) ↗
Sep 8 · Infrastructure · Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
Commenters clash with commissioners over Jeff Davis County road agreement
Jeff Davis County commissioners faced strong opposition from residents regarding a rushed road use agreement with Barnard Construction for border wall work. The meeting included a removal for decorum and debates over contract timing and liability.
Original at Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa) ↗
Aug 26 · Water · Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa)
1.3 billion gallons of water to be privately pumped out in Jeff Davis County
The Jeff Davis Underground Water Conservation District approved a lifetime permit for board member Jim Dyer to pump 1.3 billion gallons of water from his 4,000 acres. Dyer recused himself from the August 25 meeting, and the water will be used for unspecified construction.
Original at Big Bend Sentinel (Marfa) ↗
Aug 20 · Schools · NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa)
Fort Davis ISD cancels Football season due to low student numbers
Fort Davis Independent School District has canceled its football season. The decision was made due to low student numbers within the district.
Original at NewsWest 9 (Midland-Odessa) ↗

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