Police Blotter
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
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Property transfer, demolition on Tuesday’s agenda for city council
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
A possible property transfer and proposals to demolish eight different buildings here will be among a long list of business facing the Lamesa City Council during their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Water board approves 27 permits for new wells
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
Twenty-seven permits for new water wells scattered across the county were approved Wednesday by directors of the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District.
School eyes property for bus barn
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
The possible purchase of property for the district’s bus barn and other usages is among the items to be considered by Lamesa school board members during their regular monthly meeting this coming week.
Scripture usage comes to rescue
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
The tale unleashed in this space this day is difficult to categorize. Some will say it is typical of “fake news”; others will insist that it best “fits” somewhere in the dizzy, digital world of social media. This column reminds me of the line TV’s long-running series, Hee Haw, tossed at viewers regularly: “I hate to repeat gossip, but don’t know what else to do with it.”
Show your community some love
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
Most of us love our community and want the best for it. It’s our home. It’s where we live, work, learn, play, and raise our families. And yet, it’s easy to go about our daily lives without ever stopping to think, What can I do to make my community better?
Klondike board extends contract for principal
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
Klondike school board members voted Thursday evening to extend Principal Danielle Therwhanger’s contract as principal for one additional year and to increase her salary to $74,000 annually.
City Hall is exception on Presidents’ Day closings
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Hall will be open but most other government agencies and related entities will be closed on Monday in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
App could aid irrigation
Sun, 02/16/2020 - 12:00am
Texas A&M AgriLife is developing an inexpensive and easy-to-use mobile app and irrigation management system to help agricultural producers increase wateruse efficiency and continue producing cotton.