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Constable Salazar dies at 58
Santiago “Jimmy” Salazar, a former sheriff’s deputy who has served as Dawson County Constable the past two years, passed away last Friday at the age of 58.
City planning street seal-coating work
Lamesa City Council members added some projects Tuesday to their list of city streets to be seal coated this year.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Peterson gives city council racial profiling report
At the beginning of each year, Lamesa Police Chief Josh Peterson goes before city council to give a report on the annual numbers of traffic stops to ensure there are no incidents of racial profiling.
Live streaming of meetings back on LISD agenda
The question of whether Lamesa school board members should continue visually recording and live streaming their meetings is back on their agenda.
Sales tax rebates continue to increase
It was positive numbers across the board as both Dawson County and the City of Lamesa continue to see their sales tax rebates rise each month.
Pancake supper tickets on sale
After being delayed a month last year because of COVID, Lamesa’s annual pancake supper is returning to its traditional date on the last Saturday in January.