Voting begins Monday in Democratic runoff
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
Early voting will begin Monday for two statewide races which are on the ballot in a Democratic Party primary runoff election.
Lamesa
Wishing ‘many happy returns’
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
Uncle Mort isn’t his usual self. His 108th birthday is at hand, and he’s hung up on whether to have a “real” party, or join the growing list of folks who are “computer Zooming” to celebrate special occasions. (Printers are shaking their heads, turning out fancy invitations with the word “virtual” in big type.)
My superhero neighbors
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
I think my next-door-neighbors might be superheroes. They both work with computers (at least that’s what they say) and then, every spare moment, they are off doing superhero type things.
You need both a spare tire and the knowledge to use it
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
When I was a teenager, my father made a video for his college class on video photography, wherein I was the star. I was showing people how to change a tire with jack, crow bar and lug nuts.
U.S. Representatives file bill for extension of Interstate 27
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
As a result of the Interstate Feasibility Study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), U.S. Representatives Jodey Arrington and Henry Cuellar have filed HR 7151 to designate the future extension of Interstate-27.
County to continue budget work
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
Preparation of a new budget for 2021 will again be a focus of discussion when the Dawson County Commissioners Court meets on Tuesday.
High Plains acreage estimates lower due to dryland failures
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
Mother Nature has not been kind to many Texas High Plains growers this year, particularly in the northern and western parts of the PCG service area, causing the loss of dryland acreage that either never came up, failed to establish a viable stand, or was damaged or destroyed by wind and storms. Irrigated acreage in some areas is suffering as well.
New interest here in Pima cotton could bring fungus to Texas Plains
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
The Texas Plains cottongrowing region is not known for raising Pima varieties of cotton, but an increasing interest in the crop has Texas A&M AgriLife officials concerned the newcomer will bring with it a yield-limiting fungus that could be introduced to the larger Upland cotton growing area.
Area coaches seeing progress in training
Sun, 06/28/2020 - 12:00am
Although the COVID-19 cases continue to mount across Texas even in this summer’s heat, area high school football coaches are doing their best to treat the UIL’s strength and conditioning program and specific sports skills as business as usual.