LHS hosts tours of new facilities
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
The public is invited Tuesday to take a look at Lamesa High School’s new Career and Technology Education facilities.
Lamesa Press-Reporter
BATTLE AGAINST COVID
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
South Plains Public Health District Nurse Nancy Phillips administers the fi rst dose of the Moderna vaccine to Luis Quintana during a vaccine drive at Forrest Community Center Tuesday afternoon.
Census count drops
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Results released Thursday from the 2020 Census show Dawson County’s population continues to decline, perhaps even more than had been expected.
O’Brien launches re-election effort
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson County Judge Foy O’Brien announced this past week that he will be seeking a third full term in that position as a candidate in the Republican Party primary next March.
Turnout slim for shots
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
South Plains Public Health District (SPPHD) nurses inoculated a total of 36 adults and 24 children during a vaccination clinic held Tuesday at Forrest Community Center.
COVID cases jump to 30
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Active COVID-19 cases in Dawson County continue to increase.
Disaster tag opens loan options
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Wednesday’s announcement that Dawson County has been declared a disaster area as a result of the severe storm here on June 26 wasn’t exactly what local officials were hoping for.
Filing period starts in mid-November
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Five county-wide positions in Dawson County, two precinct posts, and a four-county position will be up for election in 2022, according to new County Elections Administrator Ashley Barron.
Police Blotter
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Monday, Aug. 9
School board eyes 3-cent tax hike
Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00am
Lamesa school board members proposed a threecent tax increase Thursday to cover bond indebtedness due to a $98.9 million drop in property values from oil, gas and industry sources.