Helping nature a little at a time
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
It wasn’t too long ago when many toys were metal, milk came to the door in reusable glass jars and drinking straws were made of paper.
News
Lamesans almost home after June flood damage
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
It may not be until sometime in September before JoAnna Vasquez and her elderly mother, Anita Vasquez, finally return to the family home. When they do, they plan on hosting a barbecue with the neighbors to celebrate their permanent return to the house that’s been in the family for decades.
Newspaper office to close a few hours
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
Scheduled work by Oncor in the immediate vicinity will result in the Lamesa Press-Reporter offices – along with South Plains Printing – being without electrical power from 9 a.m. to about 12 noon this coming Tuesday.
COVID count drops here
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
The number of active COVID-19 cases among Dawson County residents dropped slightly again this past week, but another death here has been attributed to the virus.
Pfluger to hold town hall here
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
U.S. Representative August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) will be returning to San Angelo for another Town Hall session beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Forrest Park Community Center.
Police Blotter
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Producers to receive applications for additional emergency relief
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the prefilled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP).
Council meets Tuesday
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Council members are meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday for a budget workshop and discussions about the tax rate.
School board hears about safety, Guardian programs
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
SLATON – The Slaton Independent School District Board of Trustees heard an update about efforts to institute a Guardian program in the district Tuesday evening (July 19) during its regular board meeting.
Three subdivisions sprouting up near the New Home area
Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:00am
TAHOKA – Preliminary plats for three new subdivisions, encompassing nearly 400 acres in north Lynn County, were approved by Lynn County Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday.