Called to Uvalde
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
When a disaster or a tragedy hits a small town it’s very common for its citizens to band together in an effort for healing.
News
Teen overcomes struggles to graduate ahead of peers
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
Accordion musician Tristan Ramos has done and accomplished a lot more at 16 than most kids his age.
Summer VBS underway here
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
Local churches are opening their doors for Vacation Bible School (VBS) from now through July.
Police Blotter
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Summer Reading Club has full summer line up
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
The Dawson County Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Club (SRC) Friday with a free movie. The program continues to provide various activities for all age groups through mid-July.
MUCH NEEDED MOISTURE
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa residents woke up Friday morning to puddles after a storm passed through during the early morning hours. Lamesa received a total of 1.57 inches of rain between 2:05 a.m. and 5:02 a.m. Friday morning. The rain collected into almost a lake at Forrest Park. LPR photo
Donations being taken at library for LAP and CIS
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
The Dawson County Public Library is the drop off spot for donations benefiting two local non-profit groups.
GOLDEN TORNADO REUNION
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
A reunion for the Lamesa High School graduating classes of 1950-1958 recently was held at the Chapman C-5 ranch at Holt. Members of the group enjoyed visiting, playing 42, sharing homemade hobbies, eating, reminiscing, and participating in a lively scavenger hunt. Pictured are (front, from left) Sonny Baldwin, Gloria Dayton, Pat Hodges, June Wheeler, Ronald Chapman and Joyce Carr, (back) Laura Chapman, Doyle Chapman, Sue Baldwin, Gloria Barr, Kenneth Barr, Ken Ketrom, Joye Payton, Ronnie Payton, Frank Jones, Norma Gentry, Sue Kerley, Loren Dayton, Juanell Harris, Melvin Harris and Royce Carr Not pictured but also attending was Barbara Webb Caskey.
City pool opens Mon. to public
Sun, 06/05/2022 - 12:00am
Get out the suntan lotion and the beach towels because the municipal swimming pool is opening Monday afternoon.