Movie screens staying dark
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
Lamesa’s lone movie theater has been shut down by the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Lamesa restaurant purchasing options
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
As a public service of the Lamesa Press-Reporter, below is a list of food service options being offered by Lamesa eating establishments in light of the on-site dining restrictions put in place as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Restaurants are asked to notify the newspaper of any changes to their operations so that those changes may be updated in future editions.
Farmers, ranchers continue operating despite COVID-19
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
The sweeping impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt in every industry across the nation right now, including agriculture.
City police clear rash of vandalism
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
Lamesa police have cleared 18 cases of criminal mischief reported throughout the city during the past two months, according to an announcement from Police Chief Dale E. Alwan Jr.
Sex offender jailed for parole violation
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
A 46-year-old convicted sex offender wanted by the state on a warrant for parole violation was arrested here last Thursday morning, according to information from Lamesa Police Chief Dale E. Alwan Jr.
BC’s Trey Edwards gets all-state honor
Wed, 03/25/2020 - 12:00am
As Borden County’s head coach Bubba Edwards has been recognized as the Coach of the Year three times: once by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and twice by the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association. He’s coached nine different teams to the regional tournament, including four during his tenure at Gail.
Virus threat causes shutdown
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:00am
While cases of the COV1D-19 coronavirus are now popping up around the South Plains and Permian Basin, no cases have yet been confirmed in Dawson County.
LISD extends spring break, readies for distant learning
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:00am
The Lamesa school district has extended spring break for students through March 27 and will then implement distant learning that will keep students out of the classrooms through at least April 10.
School will feed children
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:00am
Beginning sometime this week, the Lamesa school district will begin a meal service to ensure local children get enough to eat while school cafeterias are closed due to the COV1D-19 coronavirus.
Orders impact daily activities
Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:00am
Anyone wanting to go dine out at a restaurant here or anywhere else in Texas will be out of luck for at least the next couple of weeks.