FORT DAVIS - To help ease residents in Fort Davis with day to day life, while dealing with restrictions on being in public, First Baptist Church members are offering help with errands such as going to the grocery store, post office, pharmacy, or picking up take-out meals. Please call 432-426-3989, or email fbcfortdavis@sbcglobal.net, with your request.

FORT DAVIS - In an effort to keep spirits lifted during trying times forced by the spread of the COVID-19 virus that have resulted in statewide school closures, Fort Davis Independent School District faculty and staff will have planned a Teacher Parade through the streets of Fort Davis today to allow students to give a wave or blow a kiss to their teachers during the extended break.

FORT DAVIS - In response to and following the mandates set forth by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Fort Davis Independent School district extended the suspension of normal district operations through April 3, in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

FORT DAVIS - The health and safety of our community is the number one concern of the Jeff Davis County Commissioners Court, elected officials and departments. We are making sure we remain informed and updated with the best factual information in order to act in the most responsible way. Sometimes simply communicating those facts may sound sensational, perhaps even fearful, but truthful information is necessary to adequately prepare and take appropriate actions.

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY - As had been discussed by county officials last week, Jeff Davis County Judge Kerith Hurley-Sproul ordered a Declaation of County Disaster Due to Public health Emergency here last Thursday.

FORT DAVIS - As the news of a continuation of the cancellation of all school activities and instruction at campuses at Fort Davis Independent School District came down from district officals here last week, principals and teachers moved to make instructional printouts and (See page 3

VALENTINE - Following the order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, schools in Texas, including Valentine Independent School District will continue to be cancelled through April 3, at which time state officials will make a decision on extendeding cancellations .

Due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, a usually busy time of year for area businesses, especially hotels, restaurants and historical sites saw less people in the area for spring break vacation.

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY - County officials continue to assess the COVID-19 situation, as it pertains to Jeff Davis County and late Wednesday county officials have made plans to issue a Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency, as early as today

FORT DAVIS - Officials with Fort Davis Independent School District are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 virus in Jeff Davis County and throughout the state.