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Acosta retires from prison after 30 years
After three decades as a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Preston Smith Unit Sgt. Simon Acosta has served his time. He turned in his uniform, handcuffs, radio and badge this past Wednesday.
Area News
ANDREWS – A collaborative effort with the local hospital has enabled Andrews EMS to become one of the few EMS departments in the state to carry whole blood in ambulances.
Memorial Day flags to honor fallen soldiers
Flags will be flying around Lamesa and at the Dawson County Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for their country.
School officials continue putting focus on safety
Lamesa school board members got an update Thursday on what an 18-member safety committee is doing in looking at additional ways of keeping four campuses safe.
Area students capture academic state medals
Students from Borden County High School in Gail came home with multiple medals – including several gold ones – from the Texas University Interscholastic League State Academic and Speech Contest.
COVID-19 pay, signage going away at hospital
Dawson County Hospital District board members made a few changes Tuesday with the COVID-19 pandemic no longer considered an emergency.
DPS reminds drivers to buckle up, drive safely
Memorial Day is just days away and that means kids are getting out of school, the days are getting longer and more people are hitting the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to also remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone can enjoy their holiday.