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Ritchey gets early start on new job
Although just over a week remains before David Ritchey can officially be hired as superintendent for the Lamesa school district, he is now serving in that role.
Members, volunteers keep Movieland going
A free movie and a meal Monday evening await financial supporters of the non-profit Lamesa Movieland Theater.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Land deals on agenda Monday
The possible sale of three pieces of property will be considered when directors of the Lamesa Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) and Lamesa Economic Alliance Project (LEAP) meet this week.
Horizontal drilling slated near Midway
Houston-based Birch Operations has announced plans to drill four horizontal oil ventures from a single location in the southeastern part of Dawson County.
Water board to eye 15 well permits
Fifteen requests for well permits will be considered when directors of the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District meet this week.
Hospital election may be cancelled
Dawson County Hospital District board members are expected to cancel the scheduled May 6 election due to the lack of a contested race in that election.
Race set for O’Donnell City Council
Two area schools boards likely will be canceling their May 6 elections after not having any contested races develop during the recent candidate filing period.