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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Lamesa school board members on Tuesday evening viewed a presentation of how new electronic equipment being installed in the school here will allow teachers to simultaneously connect with students in the classroom as well as those who have chosen the distant-learning option being offered by the district. Watching Middle School campus technology leader Felix Medina on the screen are board members Don Bethel and Beverly Brewer (foreground) along with Superintendent Jim Knight and Chief Financial Officer Liz Poage. LPR photo

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COVID changes education

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Numerous Lamesa school officials have been working long and hard for weeks and months to create an system that will allow teachers to deliver instruction seamlessly and simultaneously to students in the classroom and to those learning remotely.

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School eyeing slight tax decrease

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

This year’s proposed property tax rate for the Lamesa Independent School District is down just over a cent compared to last year, according to Liz Pogue, the school’s chief financial officier.

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COVID tally jumps by 12 on weekend

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Dawson County saw its largest one-time jump in COVID-19 cases reported Monday by the South Plains Public Health District.

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County likely to boost taxes

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Dawson County is planning a tax increase of almost 11 cents per $100 property value but is expecting to collect about $39,000 less money than last year.

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Economic board approves funds for city grant effort

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Lamesa Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) officials agreed Monday evening to provide the local matching funds needed by the City of Lamesa for a $500,000 grant it is seeking to pay for sidewalks and lighting improvements in the downtown area.

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Tractor Supply store coming to Lamesa

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

After sitting vacant for almost four years, the former Walmart location in the Pioneer Square Shopping Center soon will be the location of a Tractor Supply retail store.

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Police Blotter

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:

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Dawson ISD plans small tax decrease

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

Dawson school board members on Monday voted to propose a 2020-2021 property tax rate of $1.0547 per $100 worth of property.

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Second session set for BTS giveaway

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 12:00am

With supplies and clothing still available, a second session of the annual community Back-to-School Giveaway has been scheduled for this coming Saturday.

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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION

COVID changes education

School eyeing slight tax decrease

COVID tally jumps by 12 on weekend

County likely to boost taxes

Economic board approves funds for city grant effort

Tractor Supply store coming to Lamesa

Police Blotter

Dawson ISD plans small tax decrease

Second session set for BTS giveaway

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