News in Fort Davis

Grand jury decision led to charges dismissed against accused husband in Marfa teacher’s murder case
This is an updated story originally published on September 15. Defendant says he was told new DNA evidence cleared him, but what was tested is unknown Murder charges were dropped Tuesday in the case of Daniel Merrill Sullivan, who was accused of stabbing his wife Sophia Sullivan…

Charges dismissed against accused husband in Marfa teacher’s murder case
Defendant says he was told new DNA evidence cleared him Murder charges were dropped today in the case of Daniel Merrill Sullivan, who was accused of stabbing his wife Sophia Sullivan to death in their Fort Davis home in March of 2016. “My attorney told me that DNA evidence had…

Jeff Davis commissioners schedule Monday meeting for comment on road-use agreement
FORT DAVIS — The Jeff Davis County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting Monday at 6 p.m. to hear public comment on a proposed road-use agreement with Barnard Construction, which is seeking permission for upgrades to Chispa Road to facilitate trucks and heavy equipment…