Is splash pad in city’s future?
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Council members agreed Tuesday that a splash pad installed near the city swimming pool in North Park would be a good asset for the city.
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Police Blotter
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Water project bids top $11 million
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
Two weeks after reviewing a dozen construction bids for work on a longawaited water improvement project, Lamesa City Council members Tuesday approved three contractors to work on the project.
Council gets report on power outages
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
When the power went out for some residents during last month’s ice storm, many wondered why it happened and later worried their electric bills might contain some heavy charges.
Finding good through grief
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
A few months ago I was attacked by something so powerful I didn’t know if I’d survive. My husband of 33 years died much too soon, much too young. I was left A here, alone. The lone survivor, except this was no reality show. It was the real deal. And it sucked. Still does.
Social media helps to share great things in Lamesa ISD
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
While social media is a controversial topic in itself, it often makes or breaks a business. When looking at public education through a marketing lens, it is vital to promote the celebrations that our kids and teachers experience daily.
State’s jobless rate still high
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% in January, down a tick from December’s 6.9% rate but double the record low of 3.4% in May 2019.
Sales tax on rise for second month
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
For the second straight month the City of Lamesa has increases in its sales tax allocations distributed by the State Comptroller’s Office in Austin.
TxDot urges teen drivers to buckle up
Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:00am
AUSTIN – Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers, which is why TxDOT is urging teens to make one simple click to save their lives and the lives of others.