An investigation with the assistance of the Texas Rangers is ongoing following the death of a 31-year-old man after he was taken into custody by Lamesa police.
Without any advantage to be gained at this time, County Judge Foy O’Brien said he is not yet declaring a public health disaster for Dawson County.
Students in the Klondike school system won’t be heading back to their classrooms following this past week’s spring break.
A story in this past Wednesday’s edition of the Lamesa Press-Reporter incorrectly stated that Elda Barrera will be the alternate judge in the upcoming city elections.
My Uncle Mort, who lives so far out in the country that nobody passes his house going to town, called the other day. “I’m going to shock you, nephew,” he said. “’Cause I’m planning a ‘give-away’ that folks won’t be able to refuse.”
It’s a very gray day. Today is exactly the sort of day I am most grateful for dogs.
My eldest sister Mary Delle was affectionately called “Myrt” by friends and family. We all had nicknames. Older brother, George had the moniker “Buzz.” Mine was “Yogi,” because I had an amazing resemblance to New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra. I also looked a lot like the guy on Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman.
A couple of items related to the COV1D-19 outbreak and another two focusing on the possibility of a new jail here are among an array of business facing the Dawson County Commissioners Court this coming week.
Allocations of more than $2.7 million in bond funds for school construction projects will be considered by Lamesa school board members during their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
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