Michael Anthony Puga
Thu, 08/12/2021 - 3:24pm
Michael Anthony Puga of Kerrville, TX passed away on Aug. 2, 2021 at Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Lamesa
BTS giveaway returns Saturday
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
After distributing free clothing, school supplies, hygiene products and backpacks to more than 200 youngsters last Saturday, volunteers are going to do it again this Saturday.
Hospital board deadlocks on new tax rate
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
Four Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD) board members were at a standstill Tuesday on a proposed tax rate for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
Stabbing puts female in hospital
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
A 27-year-old Lamesa woman remains hospitalized after reportedly being repeatedly stabbed and cut during an incident of domestic violence here Sunday evening, according to Lamesa Police Chief Josh Peterson.
COVID claims another resident
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
COVID-19 has claimed the life of another Dawson County resident, according to information being reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
County cuts reserve total needed to balance budget
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
After continuing to go through the proposed budget with a fine-toothed comb, county officials announced Tuesday they will not have to dip into the county’s reserve funds as much as they had expected.
JAMAICA CAR SHOW
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
A couple inspects a custom car during the annual Jamaica Car Show on NE Hartford Sunday afternoon. The show, benefiting Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and collecting school supplies for local children, brought out 28 classic vehicles and 12 motorcycles. The Jamaica also included food vendors, live music, and a silent auction. LPR photo by Mary Elizabeth Davis
Police Blotter
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Hospital board given options for EMS building
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD) board members got a peek Tuesday on three possibilities of what a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) headquarters could look like.
4-H hosting enrollment party
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson County’s 4-H program will be having an enrollment party on Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. All potential new and existing members are welcome to attend and get registered for the 2021- 2022 year.