Lamesa
Augustine Ricardo Cardona
A Catholic funeral mass service of Christian burial for Augustine Ricardo Cardona, age 54, of Lamesa will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday June 11, 2020 with limited gathering at St.
Traffic stop yields load of marijuana
Sixty-nine bundles of marijuana were seized following a traffic stop just south of Lamesa on Thursday night, according to Sheriff Matt Hogg.
COVID count at 45
Although it has slowed somewhat from a month or so ago, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dawson County continues to increase.
A graduation for history
As expected, Friday night’s graduation ceremony for Lamesa High School’s Class of 2020 was like none other seen here before.
Chamber moving forward with Independence Day plans
With COVID-19 restrictions steadily being eased by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, cities have been faced with a decision on whether or not they should continue with plans for their Independence Day celebrations.
LHS GRADUATION
Members of the Lamesa High School Class of 2020 (above) march into Tornado Stadium for their graduation ceremonies Friday evening. Originally scheduled for May 22, the event was postponed two weeks so that relaxed COVID-19 restrictions would allow for such a gathering under certain guidelines. The graduation cap of Victoria Yzaguirre (right) was adorned with several photos and the message, “I know you’d be here if... Heaven wasn’t so far away.”
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Fire danger increasing with dry, hot weather
With the threat of wildfires increasing daily due to continued dry weather over most of the county, Lamesa Fire Chief Larry Duyck is asking everyone to be cautious with any fires.
LEDC, LEAP boards will meet Monday
A strategic plan for the City of Lamesa will be among the items considered by local economic development officials during their regular meeting this coming Monday.