Two new directors of the Dawson County Water Conservation District were appointed Wednesday to fill vacancies created by the departure of two longtime board members.
Last year’s weather situation in Dawson County was one of contrasts, with flooding in late June and early July followed by an almost complete lack of rain the last three and a half months of the year.
Two new assistant principals will join the Lamesa school district’s administrative team this summer.
Volunteers, medals and a few printed number signs are just a few things Lamesa High School foreign exchange student Amina Utegenova needs to help raise funds benefiting Ukraine’s battle against an invading Russia.
Thirteen O’Donnell High School seniors will earn their diplomas in a May 27 graduation ceremony in the school gym.
With voting for several local offices having just recently concluded, balloting in another election is now getting underway.
After winning last weekend’s elections to two spots on the Lamesa school board, Ernest Ogeda (left) and Kevin Telchik take the oath of office from Bernett Hernandez, the superintendent’s secretary. Ogeda was re-elected to the District 5 spot on the board and Telchik defeated incumbent Melissa Cazares and fellow challenger Sandy C. Trevino to win the District 4 position. LPR photo
Dawson County Child Welfare Board President Frankie Sauseda (center) accepts a $1,000 donation from Leslie Hawkins of the Women’s Study Club, shown standing next to her granddaughter, Lilly Hawkins. Also pictured are Sheriff Matt Hogg, Kasi Shofner, Kathy Reeves, Melissa Cazares, Leigh Hogg, Karen Mize, Tammy Wyatt and Jane Bennett. LPR photo
It’s going to be a very light agenda for Lamesa City Council members Tuesday as they set the schedule for a summer of budget workshops, and the mayor and a newly-elected council member are sworn into office.
The aroma of barbecue cooking will be wafting from the area of North 14th St. and Lubbock Highway on Sunday.
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Lamesa, TX 79331
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