Lamesa Press-Reporter
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Brothers offer help to Uvalde
A trio of Lamesa brothers are helping with a statewide drive to collect backpacks for children in the Uvalde school system.
Taylor gets probation admin spot
To say Brandt Taylor has his hands full is an understatement.
Sales tax rebates continue to rise
Dawson County and the City of Lamesa are both continuing to see increases in their monthly sales tax rebates from the state.
Summer offers students opportunity to recharge
I think most people have seen the memes on social media that show teachers in August compared to teachers in May. In August everyone is put together, excited, and ready to go. In comparison, the May teacher looks disheveled and like they have been through a tornado.
Wildfire danger increases
As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres. As of Sunday, there were eight active wildfires; the largest was the Nethery Road Fire in Kimble County, involving an estimated 3,500 acres. It has been 70% contained.
Pot-bellied pigs get to stay
SNYDER – The Snyder City Council has approved the ownership of pot-bellied pigs with city limits.