Donations needed for BTS giveaway
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
Volunteers and financial donations are now being sought to assist with the annual back-to-school giveaway conducted by the churches of Lamesa.
Lamesa Press-Reporter
Golden Tor Band begins 2021 marching season
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
The first day of school may be a month away, but that doesn’t stop the high school marching band from preparing for the upcoming season.
Confessions of a potluck failure
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
Due to last-minute computer issues, Jill Pertler was unable to provide a new column this week. This is a “classic” column originally published in 2011.
Motivation for hydration
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
In some places, summer brings thoughts of warm weather and cool ocean breezes. However, in Texas, summer brings thoughts of scorching heat and even hotter winds. But no matter where you are, it is extremely important to stay hydrated, especially during the summertime when the temperature rises.
Legislature in special session
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
The Texas Legislature convened in special session last week and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.
DOGGIE DONATION
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lamesa Adoptable Pets (LAP) President Julie Miller receives a donation from Vaughn Wiggins (left) and Hayes Hall of Mitch Hall Chevrolet in Lamesa. LAP is conducting a Christmasin-July fundraiser to collect food, collars, bowls, treats, toys and monetary donations benefi tting the town’s homeless dogs. LAP’s efforts have ensured no dog at the animal shelter has been put down in Lamesa since April 2020. LAP fi nds the animals new homes. LPR photo
LISD calls 2 meetings
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
Lamesa school board members will be conducting two meetings starting 90 minutes apart Thursday.
Three vying for 2021 Lamesa Rodeo Queen
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
Three candidates are vying to become the new Lamesa Rodeo Queen.
BRMC extension nears finishing
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
BROWNFIELD – Brownfield Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is getting closer to opening its new extension to the hospital with Chief Executive Officer Jerry Jasper aiming for Aug. 1. The extension will serve the purpose of extending the offices of the clinic, birthing rooms, and surgery.
Lower certified values expected
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
ANDREWS – Certified taxable values will come out later in the month and local officials are perhaps bracing for another decrease in value.