COVID vaccines available
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
The South Plains Public Health District (SPPHD) is hosting COVID-19 vaccination drives at two local locations for both adults and eligible children.
News
LISD continues redistricting discussions during meeting
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
A public hearing on the school district’s redistricting of its single-member precincts will be held during the Lamesa school board’s regular at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school administration office board room at 212 N. Houston Ave.
County plans short meeting
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
Members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court have a light agenda for their regular meeting Tuesday afternoon.
OISD to hear audit
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
The school superintendent’s evaluation, a financial audit, improvements to a sports field and a food service request top the O’Donnell board’s meeting agenda this coming week.
Farmers lend a helping hand
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
TAHOKA – Wilson area farmers, along with their hands and farm equipment, joined forces Monday morning to complete a community harvest-cotton picking for the family of long-time Wilson area farmer, James Nolte.
WW II vet recalls the day Pearl Harbor was attacked
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
ANDREWS – The day is still vivid in Leland Hamilton’s mind.
Trio performs during Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
SLATON – A trio of Slaton High School (SHS) cheerleaders – two current, and one former – were part of a group of 600 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country representing the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii Dec. 4-8.
James resigns as Justice of the Peace; Ericson appointed
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
SEMINOLE – The Gaines County commissioners accepted a letter of resignation from Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Jeff James during a special open meeting Dec. 6. Then, following an executive session, the court unanimously agreed to appoint Bonnie Ericson to complete James’ unfinished term.
Brownfield shows support with Andrews Christmas Parade
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
BROWNFIELD – Approximately 50 members of Brownfield’s The Spirit of the Plains traveled to Andrews Friday in a show of solidarity and community for local colleagues.
County authorizes $23,000 for local broadband inventory
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 12:00am
SNYDER – Scurry County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to spend the first portion of its American Rescue Plan allocation, committing $23,000 to a broadband fiber inventory that will be completed in conjunction with the city’s inventory on Dec. 16.