Newly installed Lamesa City Council member Fred Vera spent part of his first council meeting Tuesday night reminding city staff to wear masks to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Lamesa City Council members on Tuesday honored a man who was in his first term in office when COVID-19 cut his life short.
As the total COVID case count here continues to rise, state and area health agencies also are reporting another increase in fatalities among Dawson County residents.
As physicians and nurses treat patients of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are well aware that they are fighting battles on two fronts.
“I’m thankful for my family, for good health, for faith in God. I’m thankful for a new day, every day, each day.”
Elsa Reyes, widow of the late Luciano Reyes, and other family members accept a plaque of appreciation Tuesday night from Mayor Josh Stevens in honor of his service as the District 3 representative on the City Council prior to his death last month. LPR photo
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Even seasoned emergency personnel were taken aback at the scene in front of them as they arrived at a major traffic accident early Monday afternoon.
When the communitywide Thanksgiving meal had to be canceled due to COVID-19, organizer Alice Ortegon considered getting food vouchers to take the place of homecooked meals.
The Boys and Girls Club, a staple for kids needing a safe place to go after school, closed down a few weeks ago after the director and two staff members came down with COVID-19.
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Lamesa, TX 79331
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