Police Blotter
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Lamesa Press-Reporter
SPECIAL SALUTE
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
Dionicio Garza Jr., who retired last Friday after more than 36 years as an employee of the City of Lamesa, was recognized during the City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall. Leaving the building, he drove off under sprays of water from two fi re trucks saluting him for his service. Garza served as the city’s Director of Utilities since 2004.
MASKED AND READY
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
With face masks now joining back packs for back-to-school, these two girls were waiting Wednesday morning to head into South Elementary for the fi rst day of classes in the Lamesa School District.
SUPER STUDENT
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
Wearing a Superman mask, this young man is ready to head into South Elementary for the fi rst day of classes on Wednesday morning.
LCP tickets now on sale for upcoming production
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
The Lamesa Community Players are preparing to present The Savannah Sipping Society, a hilarious comedy with a message, by Jones, Hope and Wooten.
School will look different for Lamesa ISD in 2020-21
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
There is no clear right or wrong when it comes to sending students back to school. Every situation is different, and every family will have to evaluate their circumstances, health conditions, and family situations. These variables will determine what each family will decide. There is no right choice, and we honestly continue to say there is no wrong or right choice. Each family will make decisions that are based on each families circumstances.
Middle age
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
I’m not sure of the exact definition of middle age. I guess it depends on how long you plan to live. I’m not ready to publicly admit to middle agedness as I plan to live forever, but I am beginning to get a feel for some of the changes that happen during the F-word decades.
Texas tries nation’s first virtual criminal trial
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
A Texan’s speeding ticket put her in the legal history books last week.
Census Bureau will offer help
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am
The U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the Lamesa Chamber of Commerce, will offer assistance with the 2020 Census questionnaire assistance on Sept. 9, 10 and 11 on the lawn at the Dawson County Courthouse in Lamesa.