Lamesa
Moments in time
_ On Sept. 11, 1857, Mormon guerrillas, stoked by a deep resentment of decades of public abuse and federal interference, murder 120 emigrants at Mountain Meadows, Utah. The conflict apparently began when the Mormons refused to sell the emigrants any supplies.
LISD budget deficit tied to enrollment
The Lamesa school district’s budget deficit could get smaller if student enrollment this year turns out higher than it has in the past.
Hospital board continues CEO search efforts
Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD) board members on Tuesday interviewed another applicant for the chief executive officer (CEO) position after approving the 2022-2023 tax rate.
Council gives initial okay to new city budget
After months of work by the city staff and several work sessions by the city council, the City of Lamesa’s proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year received initial approval Tuesday evening.
School board meets Thursday
Lamesa school board members will be holding a special meeting at noon, Thursday in the school district’s Central Office board room at 212 N. Houston Street.
Closure plans announced for upcoming Labor Day holiday
The Dawson County Public Library is closing its doors a little early due to the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Focused Care serving BBQ
Focused Care of Lamesa is holding a barbecue fund raiser on Thursday to benefit the local senior citizens center.