The Texas Forest Service issued this update at about 1 PM today. Size: 22,053 acres Location: Approximately 20 miles west of Fort Davis, Texas County: Jeff Davis Start Date: April 30, 2018 Containment: 15% Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 265 The fire is burning in brush and grass in steep terrain east of Valentine, northwest of Marfa and west of Fort Davis, […]
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Red Flag Warning and Jeff Davis Fire Update
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, HUMIDITY OF 15 PERCENT OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER THIS WILL LAST THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT Critical fire weather conditions are expected for several hours this afternoon. Temperatures will be […]
Alpine Bond Election voting has begun
Alpine Bond Election early voting began this morning at 8:00 AM Residents of the Alpine Independent School District will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed $29.5 million bond issue. According to the district, if passed, the bond in question will be used to finance the following: building a […]
Terlingua school seeks public input on safety
Terlingua Common School Seeks public input on safety The Terlingua Common School District is seeking public input at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, on Wednesday, April 18. According to Board president Scott Watkins, the district is examining safety protocols and procedures just as schools across the country are. […]