Dawson to drop tax rate
Wed, 08/10/2022 - 12:00am
Dawson school officials at Welch are looking at dropping the school’s tax rate by almost 11 cents.
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Health district has COVID vaccines
Wed, 08/10/2022 - 12:00am
Residents wanting to get vaccinated against COVID- 19 can do so later this month at the Lamesa Health Department at 503 S. 1st Street.
It’s rodeo weekend!
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
CALF SCRAMBLE CREATES KID SCRAMBLE Youngsters attending the fi rst night of rodeo action head off in an effort to earn some cash Thursday evening. All they had to do was catch one of three free-roaming calves and get the ribbons dangling from the animal’s tail. LPR photos by Mary Elizabeth Davis
Seeking 2-party politics
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
People looking to strengthen the Democratic Party’s presence are getting the word out about an upcoming meeting to increase party representation in Lamesa.
COVID cases jump
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
After easing off the past couple of weeks, the number of active COVID-19 cases here more than tripled this past week, reaching a high mark not seen since January.
Sandlin ending barbecue career
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
There’s no way you can talk about Barbara Sandlin without talking about the Lost Texan Cafe. They are as combined as pork ribs and the homemade barbecue sauce featured on the restaurant’s menu.
HOLD ON TIGHT!
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
A youngster holds on tight in a competition to see who one can stay on a sheep for the longest ride. The mutton bustin’ action was one of several events for youngsters attending the rodeo Thursday night. LPR photo
Police Blotter
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Commissioners plan two meetings Tuesday
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
A new 2023 budget and tax rate will be the focus of the first of two meetings Tuesday afternoon by the Dawson County Commissioners Court.
Council to discuss tax rate
Sun, 08/07/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Council members are meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday for a budget workshop and discussions about the tax rate.