City honors Reyes, sets election date
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Council members on Tuesday honored a man who was in his first term in office when COVID-19 cut his life short.
Lamesa Press-Reporter
COVID death tally growing
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
As the total COVID case count here continues to rise, state and area health agencies also are reporting another increase in fatalities among Dawson County residents.
Healthcare faces growing challenge
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
As physicians and nurses treat patients of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are well aware that they are fighting battles on two fronts.
What are you most thankful for?
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
“I’m thankful for my family, for good health, for faith in God. I’m thankful for a new day, every day, each day.”
MEMORIAL PRESENTATION
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Elsa Reyes, widow of the late Luciano Reyes, and other family members accept a plaque of appreciation Tuesday night from Mayor Josh Stevens in honor of his service as the District 3 representative on the City Council prior to his death last month. LPR photo
Police Blotter
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Injuries only minor at scary crash scene
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Even seasoned emergency personnel were taken aback at the scene in front of them as they arrived at a major traffic accident early Monday afternoon.
Rural Texas readers share many tales of internet woes
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Rural Texans have a lot to say about the lack of broadband service in their communities. Since we covered the topic earlier this month, many readers have emailed to share their stories and pleas for help.
Meal cancellation leads to Christmas vouchers
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
When the communitywide Thanksgiving meal had to be canceled due to COVID-19, organizer Alice Ortegon considered getting food vouchers to take the place of homecooked meals.