Special election set for council
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
A special election to fill the city council’s District 6 spot just got added to the May 7 ballot.
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Burkes Outlet gets LEAP grant
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
After months of speculation about the possibility of a Burke’s Outlet store coming to Lamesa, action Monday by local economic development officials appears to be confirmation.
Arrington pays visit here
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Next year when newly elected federal officials are sworn into office, Dawson County will be part of the 19th Congressional District now represented by Republican Jodey Arrington’s 19th Congressional District.
Chamber gets new president
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
The Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce’s nine board members have hired the Chamber’s next president.
COVID cases down to five
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
After making a bit of jump during the middle of last week, Dawson County’s active COVID-19 cases are at their lowest number in months.
Knight to address board vote
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa School Superintendent Jim Knight is expected Thursday to provide a rebuttal to the board which decided by a split vote last month against extending his contract beyond the summer of 2024.
Council hears racial profiling report
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa Chief of Police went before city council members Tuesday with an annual racial profiling report that showed 2,400 traffic stops last year and the recovery of narcotics, illegal weapons, alcohol and stolen property.
Leonard memorial scholarship set up
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa Community Players (LCP) has established the Samuel Leonard Memorial Scholarship and is now accepting applications to be awarded this spring to a graduating senior.
FLYING BY THE MOON
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
A nearly full moon provides the background as a line of sandhill cranes fl ies over western Dawson County just before dark Sunday evening LPR photo by Russel Skiles
Memorials
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
The following memorial contributions have been received recently by the Lamesa Boys & Girls Club.