Rodeo begins Thursday
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Despite the ongoing pandemic that has prevented events and gatherings from taking place, the Lamesa Rodeo is set to happen as planned.
News
Texas Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 7-9
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
With the Texas economy slowly awakening from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9.
Police Blotter
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Commissioners court to hold meeting Tuesday
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Several items dealing with contracts and bids are among the business facing the Dawson County Commissioners Court for its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Teacher incentives and other topics discussed at LISD board meeting
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Several items related to handling school activities during the COVID-19 uncertainty were among the business considered by Lamesa school board members Tuesday evening.
Meraz to graduate from Tech
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Pamela Meraz, daughter of Willie and Maggie Meraz of Lamesa, is graduating from Texas Tech University this August.
Beck receives Bayer Fund scholarship
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Recent Klondike ISD graduate Briley Beck has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by Bayer Fund.
Back To School giveaway scheduled for August 8th
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Local churches are once again teaming up to conduct the annual community Back-to-School Giveaway to assist local children.
Sorghum producers seeing less damage from sugarcane aphids
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Grain sorghum producers are reporting sugarcane aphids in the High Plains, but the pest has made little impact on the Texas crop during 2020, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Hemp growers experience challenges
Sun, 07/26/2020 - 12:00am
Texas farmers are about midway through the growing season for the state’s first industrial hemp crop in nearly 100 years.