Police Blotter
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Lamesa Press-Reporter
Caliche decision tough one for commissioners
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
With only one item on the agenda, members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court expected a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon to last only a few minutes.
Special meeting called for new EMS location
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
A decision appears imminent on an effort to provide a new headquarters for the Emergency Medical Services operated by the Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD).
96-year-old Alice offers great lesson
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
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‘Constitutional carry’ bill close to becoming state law
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would sign the bill, which means Texans would no longer be required to obtain a license to carry a handgun either openly or concealed.
Lamesa prom festivities scheduled for Saturday
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
When Lamesa High School (LHS) juniors and seniors come out for the prom Saturday, they will be following a few ground rules, along with having to wait to see who is this year’s Prom King and Queen.
END OF AN ERA
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
Long time school board member Albert Martinez looks at the watch presented to him during his last school board meeting Tuesday. Martinez spent 36 years representing District 3 on the board. His daughter, April Martinez, took over after winning in the May 1 election. LPR photo
Senior parade rescheduled due to playoffs
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
The Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce has changed the date and time for its second annual Senior Parade due to a conflict with high school sports.
Howard College graduations set
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
What will be an end to a journey for some and a beginning for others will be recognized Friday at the Howard College and SouthWest College for the Deaf (SWCD) pinning and graduation ceremonies.
Hail storm damages vineyards
Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am
BROWNFIELD – Last week saw some unusual weather hit the county with some much-needed rains, but that also brought cold temperatures and a hail storm. The weather for many can be a welcomed guest, especially if it rains during a time of drought, but what was not welcomed was the hail.