After directing Lamesa’s big annual Chicken Fried Steak Festival for eight of its first nine years, Terri Stahl is stepping down from that role, according to City Manager Shawna Burkhart. Now serving as County Treasurer and administrator of the Dawson County Cemetery, Stahl also is relinquishing her role with the city as administrative assistant to the city manager. Burkhart expressed appreciation to Stahl for her service to the city and the community. Under Stahl’s guidance, Burhart noted, the Chicken Fried Steak Festival and Crossroads Balloon Rally have gained widespread recognition, including designation last year by Smithsonian magazine as one of the best food ...