Lamesa Press-Reporter
Police search for arson suspect
A string of arson fires may have come to an end, but the search for the man suspected of lighting some of the blazes has yet to be apprehended.
Higher property values may lower county tax rate
Dawson County commissioners July 25 were pleasantly pleased when they got the appraisal values that could result in decreasing the tax rate by three-cents.
DAMAGED GOODS
A piece of paper with the word, “damaged,” covers the slit opening of an outdoor mailbox at the post office notifying letter senders that it is no longer in service. A vandal reportedly damaged a side door two weeks ago. Postal workers unlock the door to retrieve dropped off mail. Workers are unable to securely lock the door. Drivers utilize the postal box to drop off their out-going mail without the need to go inside the post office building. It is not known when the mailbox will either be fixed or replaced.
School registration begins this week
With just a few more weeks before the start of the new school year, parents are registering their kids and school officials are preparing their classrooms.
Hospital board tables concealed handgun policy
Medical Arts Hospital and its nearby clinic already have policies in place as to who can legally carry firearms on hospital property.
Annual rodeo kicks off Thursday night
The annual rodeo is coming to town this week.
Jamaica slated for Sunday
Saint Margaret Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamesa is hosting it’s annual Jamaica celebration this Sunday.
Athletes finish Basketball Camp with added skills
Athletes finish Basketball Camp with added skills