Lamesa Press-Reporter
4th in the nation
Competing on the national level against the best entire country had to offer, the Klondike FFA Greenhand Chapter Conducting team had one goal in mind.
Hernandez is county’s new road director
Over the past 27 years or so, Ramon Hernandez has performed just about every job related to maintaining the county roads across Dawson County.
Voters support all amendments
Dawson County voters agreed with their counterparts across the state on Tuesday in approving all eight proposed amendments to the Texas constitution.
New state law aims to protect animals
A new bill, recently signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to ensure dogs are not restrained by heavy collars and have access to adequate shelter, may or may not have much of an impact on how local owners control their pets.
BEETLEJUICE IN LAMESA
Pennywise came out of hiding Saturday for Halloween candy while touring the square along with other Trunk-or-Treat partiers here Saturday. Pennywise and his attendants enjoyed the decorations from the film Beetlejuice. The decorations landed Stephanie Gallegos a first place prize in the best decorated trunk contest. LPR photo
Food donations being accepted
A church’s drive to raise funds and collect food to help local residents enjoy a Thanksgiving meal has already netted 16 turkeys, six hams and about $400 in donations.
Thanksgiving dinner canceled
At this time of year, Alice Ortegon and her family are usually busy getting ready to serve a community-wide Thanksgiving. They’ve been doing it since 2011.
4H, FFA fundraiser set this weekend
It’s a few months before the Dawson County Junior Livestock Show happens, but local 4-H and FFA students are already showcasing their prize lambs, goats and swine.