Lamesa
Moments in time
• On Dec. 30, 1803, Francis Lewis, signer of the Declaration of Independence, dies in New York City at age 90. Lewis’ patriotism came at a high cost: The British army destroyed his Long Island estate and took his wife prisoner in 1776.
Memories of Christmas past
Things were a little simpler when Mary Lentz, 90, and her sister, Rosalie Kunkel, 88, were growing up during the Depression Era in Sparenberg.
Churches plan special Christmas services
While most local churches are conducting traditional holiday services either on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in celebration of Christ’s birth, one church is having their service a little early.
Store, restaurants coming to Lamesa
More than 40 jobs are expected to be created in Lamesa with two new businesses which were granted financial assistance Monday by local economic development officials.
Jacobs takes council seat
As Lamesa City Mayor Josh Stevens congratulated Danny Jacobs Tuesday on winning the council’s District 4 seat, the mayor didn’t fail to notice the low voter turnout in Saturday’s special election.
What do you wish for Christmas?
“I want a good Christmas. I don’t want anything specific. Just a good Christmas.”
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Brian Rodriguez and Claire Morris were sworn in Monday as new members of the Lamesa Economic Alliance Project board of directors. Both were appointed by the city council last month to fill vacant positions on the seven-member board. LPR photo
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Some closing for Christmas
Banks, governmental entities and grocery stores are shutting their doors for the Christmas holidays, wit the city also changing trash collection schedules.