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Moments in time
_ On Nov. 12, 1892, William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first professional football player when Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Athletic Association pays him $500 to play as a ringer in a game against the rival Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Before then, players had traded their services on the field for expense money or trinkets, not cash.
Early voting ends Friday
The numbers of voters taking advantage of the early voting period for the Nov. 8 general election continues to grow. Dawson County Elections Administrator Ashley Rodriguez doesn’t have all the number of votes cast early in the previous general election, but this year’s early voting results are certainly high.
Event celebrates Toot’n Totum groundwork
Heavy equipment preparing the groundwork for a new Toot’n Totum travel center here paused for a while Tuesday morning.
Thrift Store holding Christmas sale
After being closed since the first of the week, the local Thrift Store will be opening again for its annual Christmas sale from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Commissioners okay new technology options
All Dawson County offices and the county library will soon be taking advantage of new technology to communicate with local residents and others.
FCCLA cooking turkey meal
Local residents can get an early taste of Thanksgiving this coming weekend through a fundraiser event planned by Lamesa High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.