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Robert W. Delaware Jr. of Fort Davis passed away peacefully at home earlier this month. He was 86.
Robert worked construction but also applied his trade of pipefitter to industrial settings such as chemical plants and oil refineries in and around the Houston area. But when it came to a life-long interest, Robert thoroughly enjoyed building projects. He even framed houses for a time, and was skilled in woodworking, masonry – including stone work – and always demonstrated expertise with endeavors requiring electrical know-how.
Born in Houston, Robert fell in love with Fort Davis in the 1980s and moved here while in his 50s. To the end, he believed this region was one of the most remarkable places on earth.
He is survived by his daughter, son and granddaughter.
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Local officials continue to warn residents about dangerous road conditions following a harsh winter storm that hit most of the state.
While meteorologists say the Big Bend area won’t see much more precipitation, the cold temperatures will continue to pose a hazard.
Kevin Lamberson is with the National Weather Service in Midland.
LAMBERSON1: “In Alpine, we’re looking at lows, kind of, in the upper-teens with wind chills near ten.”
Lamberson says roads will likely remain icy, and drivers should continue to remain cautious.
He says, by Tuesday afternoon highs will warm to the 50s, but the cold will linger for some time.
LAMBERSON2: I would say by Wednesday, we’re going to feel a little warmer temperatures, or at least start to notice some warmer weather. But each morning, with the cold temperatures and not a whole lot of melting going on, expect further slick spots in the morning commutes and even overnight if people are traveling are overnight as well on those roadways.”
Over the weekend, the Texas Department of Transportation closed U.S. 90 from Van Horn to Marfa due to icy road conditions.
Cold temperatures will persist
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Tomorrow (TUESDAY), Brewster county officials will meet for the next commissioners court.
As part of the discussion, commissioners will consider renewing or modifying the county’s burn ban from Jan. 27 to March 13. They’re also set to review the annual report from the Brewster County sheriff’s office on profiling statistics – a yearly report required by Texas law.
The head of the county’s tourism department is also set to give commissioners an update.
Commissioners meet January 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the county courthouse.
You can get a copy of the agenda at brewstercounty.gov.
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Sul Ross State University will soon offer its first-ever doctoral degree in educational leadership – a major milestone for the West Texas school.
According to a press release from the school, the inaugural cohort will begin working toward the degree later this fall. With this new degree, Sul Ross is now considered a “doctoral-granting institution,” which university president Carlos Hernandez calls “transformative and historic.”
Hernandez said the new doctoral degree is the first of what he expects will be many doctoral programs at the university.
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At the end of the week, the Jeff Davis County Library invites the public to a free presentation on the history of Hopi katsina (cat-see-nah) dolls.
Archeologist Tim Roberts, who recently retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will lead the talk.
The event is Jan. 31 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Jeff Davis County Library.
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Next month, on Valentine’s Day, head to the USO building in Marfa for a night of Tejano tunes with Joe Davila y los Jetliners.
The Valentine’s dance takes place Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $20.
The USO building is located at 302 S. Highland Ave.
For more information, call 432-254-1471.
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