On hand for a presentation Tuesday recognizing Lamesa as a Purple Heart City were (from left) Lamesa veterans Willie Tijerina Jr. and Lloyd Schoonover; Ron Goulette, Roy Villarreal and Steve Oien with Chapter 0900 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart; Lamesa Mayor Josh Stevens; and council members Marie Briseno, Bobby Gonzales, Brant Stewart, Dore Rodriguz and Doug Morris. ...