JEFF DAVIS COUNTY - The Texas Department of State Health Services now has a website for those wanting to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccination. The website, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXX7S6V, allows those wanting to pre-register the ability to fill out a four part questionnaire that will send the information to the state and register residents in the region in which you live.

MARFA - A low cost spay and neuter clinic for pets has been planned in Marfa next month on February 6 from 9 am to 5 pm. The event is open to pet owners throughout the tri-county area.

FORT DAVIS - There’s a fruit basket turnover of sorts going on at the Jeff Davis County Courthouse, as a number of county officials will be moving to new offices this week. The Jeff Davis County Treasurer’s office will be moving from the county courthouse to the John Robert Prude Building, while newly elected constable, Mike Wright will move in upstairs at the courthouse to his new office.

BIG BEND - Opening tonight, the Big Bend Livestock Association Show and Sale celebrates three quarters of a century with the 77th consecutive year for 4-H and FFA students from Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.