Library offering fall activities
Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00am
Just because you’re quarantining doesn’t mean you can’t learn something.
News
First cemetery here established in 1904
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
Pioneer Cemetery, located on the corner of Elgin Avenue and NE First Street, is Dawson County’s first community resting place.
United Fund drive aims for $60,000
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
Dawson County United Fund offcials are sending out letters and cards late next week as they launch their annual fund drive in the hopes of raising $60,000 to fund three non-profit organizations benefiting area youth and the elderly.
143 active COVID cases reported here
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
More than 140 residents of Dawson County currently have active cases of COVID-19, according to the latest information available from the South Plains Public Health District.
Hospital does well in surprise state review
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
A recent surprise state review at Medical Arts Hospital determined that an anonymous “immediate jeopardy” complaint against the facility was unfounded, according to Letha Stokes, the Dawson County Hospital District’s chief executive offcer.
Hospital sees increase in COVID-19 expenses
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
With COVID-related expenses increasing, directors of the Dawson County Hospital District on Thursday approved the purchase of additional equipment using federal relief funds.
Police Blotter
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Seal-coating status on county agenda
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
The annual seal-coating of paved county roads will be a topic of discussion and possible action during the regular meeting of the Dawson County Commissioners Court this coming Tuesday.
Klondike ISD hosting meeting on $8-million bond proposal
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
Klondike school offcials on Monday will be hosting an informational meeting about the school’s $8-million bond proposal that will go before the district’s voters on Nov. 3.
Water district board approves well permits
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
With a light agenda dominated by well permits, Wednesday’s regular monthly meeting of the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District’s board of directors lasted less than 15 minutes.