The COVID-19 crisis already is having a significant financial impact on the local hospital district, with that impact expected to grow over the next few months.
Dawson County’s total COVID-19 case count continues to climb but local authorities also continue to emphasize those with the virus represent only a tiny fraction of the overall population.
Although an employee of the Focused Care of Lamesa nursing facility tested positive for COVID-19 last month, it appears at this time that the virus has not spread to any of the residents or other employees.
While city and county offices here are re-opening with the relaxation of statewide COVID-19 restrictions, it is not yet business as usual.
A Lamesa man with multiple prior convictions for driving while intoxicated will be spending time behind bars as a result of his latest convictions for that offense.
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
In addition to considering a law enforcement agreement with the City of Lamesa (see separate story), members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court have a variety of other business on the agenda for their regular meeting this coming Tuesday.
A budget workshop and several items linked to the COVID-19 impact on schools are among the items on the agenda for a special called meeting of the Lamesa school board on Tuesday evening.
Beginning this coming week the Lamesa school district will shift to providing meals for children on three days a week instead of five, Superintendent Jim Knight said Friday.
Administrative personnel and a scholarship fund will be the topics on Monday for a called meeting of the Dawson school board.
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