City gets praise on financial audit
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
When asked on a scale of 1 to 10 on how the City of Lamesa did on its 2022 audit, the response from Auditor Randal Terry was “11-and-a-half.”
Lamesa Press-Reporter
County tax rebate declines; city sees increases continue
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
Dawson County’s year long run of seeing increases in its monthly sales tax rebates has come to a halt but the City of Lamesa’s upward swing remains on track.
Police Blotter
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Council gets new mayor pro-term
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
After canvassing the votes from the May 6 municipal election Tuesday night, Lamesa City Council members selected a new mayor pro-tem.
When the human starts feeling ill
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
You don’t appreciate your health - until it’s gone. Gosh this is true, and I’ve learned it the hard way a few times in my life – the most recently last Tuesday.
School seeks local input
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
Ihear it every day…”I can’t believe the school year is almost over!” Funny how September can seem just like yesterday, but also years ago at the same time. Our students have grown so much throughout the year. Looking back and thinking about all the things they have learned and accomplished is amazing!
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.
City building suggested for shelter
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
More than 18 months ago Lamesa City Council member Fred Vera brought up a possible solution to the stray dog problem, suggesting converting a vacant maintenance building into an expanded animal shelter.
Aguayo earns masters degree
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
Nicholas L. Aguayo earned his masters of science degree in healthcare administration from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center May 6, during a graduation ceremony in the United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock.
Commissioners approve contracting attorney for abatement guidelines
Wed, 05/17/2023 - 12:00am
Precinct 3 Commissioner Nicky Goode guided the Commissioners Court through county business in short order Wednesday with County Judge Foy O’Brien attending an IT conference in Austin designed for county officials around the state.