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Today is the last day voters can cast their ballots early in Tuesday’ election for a U.S.

If you notice a slight loss of water pressure when you turn on the faucet Tuesday, don’t worry. It’s all due to the city’s plans to shut down the tank located at South 8th Street and Ave.

DANGEROUS DINO A little dinosaur (8 month old Oliver Carpenter) is secured in his cage during Thursday evening’s Trunk-or-Treat around the courthouse. LPR photo

It took judges over an hour to view and decide the winners of a costume contest held during Trunkor- Treat festivities on the downtown square Halloween night.

Obituaries

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    A celebration of life for Truman Hayes, age 92 of Welch, Texas, will be held Monday, November 4, 2024 at Welch Church of Christ at 11:00 a.m.

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    Margery Lynn Anderson, better known to everyone as Margie, was born on July 5, 1934, to Clark and Laura Banister on their family farm in Wayne, NE.

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    Graveside services for Joe Kenneth Roberts will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Dawson County Cemetery with Corey Antwine officiating.

Sports

JUMP The Lamesa Tornadoes won their last match of the season Tuesday against Crane. Nancy Gonzales photo

The Golden Tornado volleyballers finished up an otherwise frustrating season on a high note here Tuesday evening, enjoying the sweet taste of revenge in the process.

Eleven area high school athletes will be looking to make their run toward state fame and glory this Saturday in the UIL Class 1A State Cross Country Championships at Old Settlers Park at Round Rock

Trenton Jones’ third season at the helm of the Golden Tornadoes’ girls basketball program got off to somewhat of an awkward start.

Forum

Romans 5:3 “We find glory in our sufferings; because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

The Postscript by Carrie Classon

I am quick to criticize other people’s luxuries.

“Buying a latte every day?” I say. “What a waste!”

The Idle American by Don Newbury

Bob Hope, beloved humanitarian, comedian and patriot, may have been America’s best ambassador of international goodwill--ever.

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