Lamesa
Area News
TAHOKA – Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a message in an Executive Order that went into effect on April 2 requiring all Texans to stay home unless they are participating in an essential service or activity, to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). City and county officials reiterate the same message.
James Twomey
James A. Twomey passed peacefully away April 5, 2020, at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family.
Lamesa has first COVID-linked death
Dawson County has recorded its first death linked to the COVID-19 virus and authorities also have reported a sixth confirmed case here.
Mural aims to boost spirits
A mural in the alley behind a home at 1002 N 6th Street is designed to be a symbol of hope for Lamesa during these troubling times.
Council takes no action on city manager
It could be another couple of weeks before a new city manager is named for Lamesa.
4-H, others crafting face masks to assist during COVID-19 crisis
Face masks supply remain critically low, and under new CDC guidelines released last Friday, citizens are asked to reserve all medical grade face masks for healthcare workers in order to stall the spread of Corona Virus.
Library promotes new Easter Egg hunt
With large, communitywide Easter egg hunts basically out of the question this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, a different type of Easter egg hunt is being organized here.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department: