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Growers encouraged to verify WHIP+ applications
As the USDA Farm Service Agency works to complete the Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program+ (WHIP+) signup process, growers are encouraged to ensure that all of their eligible losses are inclu
High Plains cotton harvest in full force
The finish line for the 2020 Texas High Plains cotton harvest is coming quickly for many growers and for others, they have already finished for the season.
Thanksgiving meal prices drop
A traditional, Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $44.21, down $3.80, according to the special Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Thanksgiving Meal Report.
Students staying home after holiday
When the Lamesa school system’s 1,700 students are released from school Friday for the week-long Thanksgiving holiday, they won’t see the classroom again until next month.
HOLIDAY SEASON ARRIVING
It’s never too early to get ready for the Christmas season with some decorating in red, green and white. Akyra Morales, 17, helped out her grandmother, Alicia Vargas, Tuesday by touching up paintings of ribbons, bows and Christmas trees with glitter. The festive pictures are decked out on the windows at McCall’s by Julie on the downtown Square. LPR photo by Mary Elizabeth Davis
COVID total passes 1,100
A week ago the total COVID-19 case count in Dawson County topped the 1,000 mark.
Hernandez takes seat at table
Martha Hernandez on Tuesday attended her first meeting of the Dawson County Commissioners Court since being appointed earlier this month to represent Precinct 2 on that court.
4-H feeding 20 local families
Twenty lucky families are getting a helping hand from local 4-H members with free Thanksgiving meals.
COVID cancels holiday meal
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Dawson County is affecting yet another special event here.