Local farmer featured in new resource for organic producers
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 12:00am
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced the launch of its Texas organic webpage.
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GRILL WINNER
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 12:00am
Arthur Pedroza (left) was the winner of a new gas grill given away by the local United Supermarkets store as part of a Father’s Day promotion. Making the presentation was Terry Bryant, local store manager. Photo courtesy Terry Bryant
USDA reminding farmers to file crop acreage reports with FSA
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 12:00am
Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline.
DPS stepping up enforcement effort
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 12:00am
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol (THP) troopers on the road from Thursday, June 24th, through Sunday, July 10th, as part of the Intoxicated Driving Mobilization (IDM) - Specific Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
Moments in time
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 12:00am
•On July 3, 1863, the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to an end. Exhausted, both armies held their positions until the night of July 4, when Lee withdrew.
JUNETEENTH FUN
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00am
A youngster keeps everyone cool with sprays of water from a garden hose from a slide and small pool at Forrest Park Saturday afternoon. The outdoor fun was one of the many events held throughout the weekend in honor of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas were told they were fi nally free. LPR photo by Mary Elizabeth Davis
Task force makes eight arrests
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00am
Eight people were arrested on various charges – six of them felonies – during a crime suppression task force operation here last Thursday and Friday, according to information from the Lamesa Police Department.
Weekend crash claims Lamesan
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00am
A Lamesa man was killed during the early-morning hours Saturday in a twovehicle collision between Midland and Lamesa.
Council again facing tough budget talks
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00am
While there was some good news when city council members sat down Monday to begin work on the 2022-2023 budget, there were some hard facts to face and financial challenges to overcome in keeping the city operational.
Waterline plans get city attention
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00am
It was a no-brainer for Lamesa City Council members Tuesday night to approve possible engineers the city can utilize for a future waterline project.