Cotton acreage estimates down
Sun, 07/05/2020 - 12:00am
In its June acreage report, USDA estimated 2020 U.S. cotton plantings at 12.19 million acres, 11.3 percent less than in 2019.
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2020 guide available
Sun, 07/05/2020 - 12:00am
Dr. Calvin Trostle and Dr. Murilo Maeda with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension have made available the “2020 Alternative Crop Options after Failed Cotton and Late-Season Crop Planting for the Texas South Plains” on the Lubbock Research & Extension Center website at https://lubbock.tamu.edu.
Library open with new look
Sun, 07/05/2020 - 12:00am
The Slaton Public Library is back in business after a months-long hiatus due to COVID-19 and the lack of a librarian.
County sees surge of COVID-19
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
After a stretch of more than three weeks without any new COVID-19 cases in Dawson County, the situation has suddenly changed.
Fireworks for the 4th
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
Although the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce announced last Friday it was canceling its other Independence Day festivities planned here, the big public fireworks display is still on the schedule for Saturday evening.
Local fireworks ignite concerns
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
With temperatures of 100-plus this week adding to an already concerning situation, Lamea Fire Chief Larry Duyck is urging everyone to be thoughtful and use common sense while discharging fireworks this weekend.
Parade stirs tears of joy
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
Tears of joy flowed Tuesday afternoon during a special parade created just for the residents of the Focused Care skilled nursing facility here.
County eyes new conservation program
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
Interest already is being expressed here in a program that could give property owners access to financing for projects that decrease energy or water consumption.
Police Blotter
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Holiday schedule varies
Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am
With Independence Day falling on a Saturday, the holiday schedule for local businesses and government offices varies this year.