Residents in the Sands school district based at Ackerly are now voting early on an $85-million school bond package.The bond package, if approved by voters, will pay for the proposed construction of an entirely new school facility just south of the current Sands school campus.The polling location for early voting in the Sands school district depends on where voters live, as the school district encompasses parts of Dawson, Borden, Howard and Martin counties. Voters living in Dawson County may cast their ballots early at the Dawson County elections office, located at 116 Austin Ave. in Lamesa. The office will be ...