Leap in home values good economic sign

A report showing Lamesa has seen a sharp jump in home values in recent years is good economic news for the city, according to Sean Overeynder, director of economic development for the city. ...
Students sign up to continue education

It was a pep-rally atmosphere in the Lamesa High School gynasium Wednesday morning as 94 Golden Tornado seniors signed letters of intent to continue their education at the next level. ...
Batter up!

One of the big keys to becoming a great baseball player is having a short memory. ...
Hemp processing planned here

A multi-million operation for processing hemp is being planned in Lamesa, according to LoneStar Life Sciences Founder and President Matt Atwood. ...
Porterfield continues longtime local business

Kenneth Porterfield was born and raised in Lamesa and is the owner and operator of Lamesa Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaners. It is one of the oldest businesses in Lamesa. ...
Council OKs demolition of 6 dangerous buildings

Lamesa City Council members on Tuesday ordered the demolition of six dilapidated and dangerous buildings in Lamesa but postponed action for the third time on another structure. ...

News

Leap in home values good economic sign

A report showing Lamesa has seen a sharp jump in home values in recent years is good economic news for the city, according to Sean Overeynder, director of economic development for the city.

By Russel Skiles Lamesa Press-reporter

More than 450 have already cast ballots

More than 450 people already have cast their ballots here for the upcoming party primary elections, according to County Clerk Clare Christy.

LISD sets 2020-2021 calendar

Students will start the 2020-2021 school year on Aug. 19 and finish classes on May 26 under the new school calendar approved Tuesday evening by the Lamesa school board.

Obituaries

Encarnacion Trevino

A Catholic funeral graveside service of Christian burial for Encarnacion Trevino of Lamesa will be held at 2:00 p.m.

Jerry Goolsby

Funeral service for Jerry Goolsby, 72, of Lamesa will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Church of Christ of Lamesa with Mark Hackett officiating.

Reyes Flores

Services for Reyes Flores, 75, are pending with Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home in Midland.
Flores died Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

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Sports

Batter up!

One of the big keys to becoming a great baseball player is having a short memory.

Netters hold off Buffs here

The Golden Tornadoes’ tennis squad made its first home appearance of the season here on a very chilly Thursday afternoon.

Track meets here

It’s off to the races for the Golden Tornadoes’ boys and girls track squads as they get their season out of the starting blocks here next week on their brand new six-lane track.