County now has 175 active COVID cases

One hundred and seventy-five people in Dawson County currently are listed as having active cases of COVID-19. That’s according to the latest information from the South Plains Public Health District....
Bittersweet farewell

Emotions of change are showing as Mike Conaway nears the end of a 16-year run representing a big chunk of Texas as a member of the United States Congress....
Cotton harvest starting

The end to an extremely challenging year for farming activity in Dawson County is heading into the final stretch. What could be a short harvest season is getting underway here for both cotton and peanuts....
Fires damage structures

Employees were able to escape a Lamesa business without serious injury after a fire broke out in a utility and electronics room late Tuesday afternoon....
Campaign items not allowed at voting locations

What you wear to the polling booth can determine whether you are asked to remove an item or return later to vote....
Commissioner passes away

Dawson County Commissioner Tony Hernandez died early Friday morning at a Lubbock Hospital. He was 59 years old. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church....

News

County now has 175 active COVID cases

One hundred and seventy-five people in Dawson County currently are listed as having active cases of COVID-19.

Bittersweet farewell

Emotions of change are showing as Mike Conaway nears the end of a 16-year run representing a big chunk of Texas as a member of the United States Congress.

Nation faces multiple challenges

In his final in-person message to local voters attending Wednesday’s meeting with constituents, U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway (Dist.

Obituaries

Dorothy Denson

Funeral service for Dorothy Ross Gibson Denson, 91, of Lamesa will be held Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Chapel with Pastor Jim Medley officiating.

Helen H. Mendoza

Private funeral service for Helen H. Mendoza, age 70, of Snyder will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

Carolyn Ann Woodul

Private graveside service for Carolyn Ann Woodul, 70, of Lamesa will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Dawson County Cemetery with Pastor Phil Hilton officiating.

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Sports

Golden Tors shut out Kermit, 28-0

Friday night’s Division I District 1-3A match-up between Lamesa and Kermit was listed as one of those pick-em games by this week’s Harris Poll.

Golden Tornado JV gridders capture first win of the season

A big first half turned out being just enough for the Golden Tornadoes’ JV football team Thursday evening at Kermit as they celebrated their first win of the season by holding off the Yellowjackets

Coyotes open district with homecoming win

It was homecoming night Friday at Gail where the Borden County Coyotes looked prime to make a serious run for their 13th straight district championship.

Forum

Airing out our dirty laundry

The words “wash and wear” exploded in the 1950s, thanks to the introduction of treated cotton and synthetics that meant clothing could be worn straight from the washing machine.

By Don Newbury

An animal for an office mate

Today I will get Blue again. Blue is the anxious Italian mastiff that I dog-sit on Wednesdays while his owner, Bill, works in the office.

By Carrie Classon

Be aware of Tempest Fugit

The Latin phrase Tempest Fugit is roughly translated to mean time flies. Time is one of those irreplaceable assets. It is a lot like the unsold airline ticket or hotel room.

By Michael Aun