Lamesa

County sees second death from COVID

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Dawson County has had a second death attributed to the COVID-19 virus but details remained somewhat scarce as of Friday evening.

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Rough riding at the rodeo

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Rodeo riding competition is challenging at any age.

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Petition seeks reversal on CEO contract

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Last month’s action by the Dawson County Hospital District board of directors to extend the contract of Chief Executive Officer Letha Stokes drew fire here Thursday.

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Census response rates are low

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Dawson County residents are responding to the 2020Census better than those of most surrounding counties.

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Following publication of the county budget and tax rate story in the July 29 issue of the Press-Reporter, County Auditor Rhonda Martin noted that the budget deficit of $75,000 for FY2021 that was reported in the story is a total deficit for special funds, not the taxing increases.

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Police Blotter

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:

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Tax rate, public hearings highlight council agenda

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Lamesa City Council members are scheduled to vote on a proposed tax rate and handle a wide array of other business during their regular meeting Tuesday evening.

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Three-way pact could put telemedicine in jail

Sun, 08/02/2020 - 12:00am

Inmates at the Dawson County Jail could receive medical attention electronically under a proposed deal between the county, the Dawson County Hospital District, and the Lynn County Hospital District.