Life Simplified
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
It’s seasonal for most of us, of course. Our memories kick into overdrive, dredging up details of long-ago holidays.
Lamesa Press-Reporter
Why Was The Virgin Birth of Christmas Necessary?
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright; ’round yon virgin mother and child! Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.” The popular Christmas carol that is sung by millions in schools, community events, television specials and in churches speaks clearly to the true focus of Christmas – the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus.
Commissioners holds off on changing pipeline policy
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
Dawson County commissioners Monday tabled a pipeline policy to allow themselves more time to look into the possibility of adding strict fines to anyone violating it.
County’s KBDI rate increased by 15
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
There’s good news and there’s bad news. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) numbers, used in determining the chances of grassland or woodland fires igniting, have slightly increased. The good news is the number of counties across the state under burn bans has diminished.
Tick research aims to prevent spread of African swine fever
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
Scientists are assessing a tick’s potential to spread African swine fever (ASF) in the Southern U.S.
Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is the only laboratory in Texas authorized to perform testing on any livestock destined for export.
County tables sick leave pool
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
County commissioners tabled discussions about creating a sick leave pool for the county’s 148 employees after one commissioner asked for more time to research it.
Roadway project on council’s Monday agenda
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
There’s only one item going before Lamesa City Council members when they meet in a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday in City Hall at 601 S. 1st Street.
Quilting sessions begin next month
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
Now that the holidays are coming to a close, it may be time to think about taking on an interesting project.
Klondike’s Quintanilla leads all-district picks
Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:00am
As much as Klondike’s Jared Quintanilla has never thrived on the headlines, he’s definitely helped make a few of them.