Lamesa Press-Reporter
Hospital eyes tax increase
Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD) board members voted 3-2 Tuesday to increase the preliminary tax rate for the 2021-2022 fiscal year by eight cents amid concerns of a COVID-19 surge and in preparation for an unknown future.
More here get COVID, vaccine
Active COVID-19 cases here continue to increase, and the number of local residents who are fully vaccinated is creeping upward as well.
Shots fired nearby prompt lockdown
Lamesa’s middle school campus went into lockdown status on just the second day of classes for the fall semester as a precaution while police investigated a shooting incident just a few blocks west of the school.
Demolition ordered for downtown duo
Two buildings across the street from the courthouse on the north side of the downtown square are now slated for demolition after action Tuesday by the Lamesa City Council.
Council grants extension for housing development
With a deadline looming to get construction started on the planned Vista Park housing project here, the developer on Tuesday asked members of the Lamesa City Council to give him some more time.
Board eyes EMS facility plans
The pictures, floor plans and cost estimates on three options for building a new Emergency Medical Services headquarters were presente to Dawson County Health District (DCHD) board members Tuesday.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
LEDC/LEAP boards moving forward with needs of Lamesa
Lamesa’s economic development agencies are making progress in addressing some of the goals outlined in their strategic plan developed this past year.
July sales tax rebate sees increase
Dawson County and the City of Lamesa are both continuing to see increases in their monthly sales tax rebates from the state.