O’Donnell board sets new tax rate
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
O’Donnell school board members Thursday approved the 2021-2022 budget but tabled action on a proposed tax increase of almost eight cents.
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Offices, schools plan to close for Labor Day
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
The post office, schools, local banks and government offices will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
Building industry instability delays Memory Care project
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
ANDREWS – The hospital’s memory care facility project may be put on hold longer than originally anticipated due to instability with the construction industry, hospital board members learned at Thursday’s meeting.
‘Help Wanted’ signs repeatedly being posted around Seminole
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
SEMINOLE – On Monday, Aug. 23, Terry Alexander, owner of Slims Barbecue in Seminole, posted on social media that they would be closed the following day “due to no staff.” On Thursday, after catering an event, the restaurant was closed but hoped to reopen on Aug. 31.
PRMC requests more nurses from state amid COVID surge
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
ANDREWS – A recent increase in COVID-19 patients at Permian Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has led to a shortage of staff, PRMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Donny Booth told hospital directors Thursday.
Health authorities update public on local COVID spike
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am
SNYDER – COVID-19 numbers are headed the wrong way in Snyder and Scurry County, and local health officials discussed the situation during a special virtual town-hall meeting.
New COVID cases hit 24 in two days
Sun, 08/29/2021 - 12:00am
New cases of COVID-19 in Dawson County are reaching numbers not seen since they were hitting their peak here late last year.
STADIUM DEBUT
Sun, 08/29/2021 - 12:00am
Lamesa High School sophomore Sagen Oaks helps lead cheers in front of the new bleachers and multi-level press box on the home side of Tornado Stadium. The center portion of the new bleachers feature comfortable stadium seating. LPR photo
Drive-thru immunization clinic scheduled Tuesday
Sun, 08/29/2021 - 12:00am
With new COVID-19 cases jumping sharply, a drivethru immunization clinic is being planned here Tuesday by Medical Arts Hospital and Medical Arts Clinic.