Active COVID cases drop
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Recoveries from the COVID-19 virus are outpacing new cases in Dawson County as the second round of cases here moves into its fifth week.
Lamesa
Students not present not playing
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
“No pass, no play” has been the rule of thumb in Texas high school athletics for a number of years, meaning if a student is not passing they will not be allowed to play games or participate in other extracurricular activities.
County eyeing new policy for employee cell phones
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Dawson County officials and employees will be getting a choice when it comes to using cell phones for county business.
Police Blotter
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Correction
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
A story about Andrea Cantu that was included in the July 26 issue of the Lamesa Press-Reporter contained a couple of errors.
Lamesa Police making efforts to reduce crime
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Residents and business owners in Lamesa could soon be finding a green card from the police department hanging on their door knob.
CHIPPED
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Lamesa Animal Control Officer Frank Gonzales hands a dog back to its owners after an information microchip was implanted in it this past Saturday at a chip clinic sponsored by the newly-formed Lamesa Adoptable Pets organization. LPR photo
Making masks
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
COVID-19 has changed so many things for so any of us. I haven’t been able to see my dad (in a nursing home) for four months. My daughter is quarantining for two weeks before the birth of her baby, so we can’t see her family. My son lost his job. We are in a state of uncertains and unknowns about our youngest son starting college in less than a month.
Toss me your capital ideas
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested.
Car show sees record number of entries
Wed, 07/29/2020 - 12:00am
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Nuestro Car Club’s Springtime Shine No. 5 Car Show held here Saturday was the largest ever in the show’s five-year history.