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September full of events at Dawson Co. Library
This month is going to be a busy one for the Dawson County Public Library.
Locals observing Labor Day
All banks, along with many other offices, businesses and institutions here, will closed Monday due to the Labor Day holiday.
Memorials
Donations received by the Dal Paso Museum this past month include the following: In memory of Donna Airhart By Donnell & Sharla Echols By Frank & Julie Frizzell By Kenny & Connie Nance In honor of Felix Gonzales By Bobby & Mary Gonzales
Budget, tax rate returns to commissioner’s agenda
Members of the commissioners court will try again Tuesday to adopt a new budget and tax rate for the county.
North, South inviting grandparents for meals
Each week, the two local elementary schools set aside two days to allow parents to have lunch with their youngsters.
Lamesa native gets honor from Extension agents
The “Man/Woman of the Year in Texas Agriculture” Awards were presented recently by the Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) during their annual conference.
Drought having $2 billion impact on cotton industry
Cotton production has been decimated by drought and extreme heat this year, costing Texas High Plains farmers and other agricultural industries at least $2 billion, according to one estimate.
Grow Communities program offers help to nonprofit organizations
Texas farmers once again have the opportunity to donate $5,000 to a local nonprofit organization, school or youth agricultural program of their choice through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program.