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Forrest Park undergoes preparations for festival
Getting Forrest Park ready for the thousands of visitors expected to attend the Chicken Fried Steak Festival this weekend means long hours and a lot of work for the city’s parks staff.
Trio of brothers to perform at church
Faith Temple Dayspring Church at 1008 N. 7th Street is hosting a free concert starting at 7 p.m., May 3.
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Kindergarten students from South Elementary visited the Lamesa Press Reporter and South Plains Printing among other local businesses on a field trip Thursday. The youngsters were in awe of the press printing machine.
GETTING READY
City parks workers Robert Dimas and Derek Olivo fill up openings on the grounds near the pavilion in Forrest Park Wednesday. City crews were out this week to put on the final touches in preparing the park for the upcoming Chicken Fried Steak Festival.
Early voting continues in May 4 election
Voters continue heading to the polls to cast their ballots during the early voting period for the May 4 elections.
FCCLA students host fund raiser
A fund raiser is being held at Pedroza’s restaurant at 1501 Lubbock Hwy. from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sunday.
Post office now open on Saturdays, handling passport applications
There’s been a few slight changes at the local post office in its operating hours and services.
Cost of stamps increase July 14
Come this summer, the price of mailing a first class letter is going to cost a little more.
Ag Committee leaders provide farm bill update
The nation will see progress on a new five-year farm bill in the coming weeks.