Chamber gets new president
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
The Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce’s nine board members have hired the Chamber’s next president.
News
COVID cases down to five
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
After making a bit of jump during the middle of last week, Dawson County’s active COVID-19 cases are at their lowest number in months.
Knight to address board vote
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa School Superintendent Jim Knight is expected Thursday to provide a rebuttal to the board which decided by a split vote last month against extending his contract beyond the summer of 2024.
Council hears racial profiling report
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa Chief of Police went before city council members Tuesday with an annual racial profiling report that showed 2,400 traffic stops last year and the recovery of narcotics, illegal weapons, alcohol and stolen property.
Leonard memorial scholarship set up
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa Community Players (LCP) has established the Samuel Leonard Memorial Scholarship and is now accepting applications to be awarded this spring to a graduating senior.
FLYING BY THE MOON
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
A nearly full moon provides the background as a line of sandhill cranes fl ies over western Dawson County just before dark Sunday evening LPR photo by Russel Skiles
Memorials
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
The following memorial contributions have been received recently by the Lamesa Boys & Girls Club.
Phillips retiring after 29 years as Seminole’s city manager
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
SEMINOLE – On Feb. 15, 1993, Union native Tommy Phillips began his first day as city manager in Seminole. The Angelo State University graduate had received a call from Tom Adams, who at the time held the position. He asked if Phillips would be interested in moving from Columbus, Texas to Gaines County to take his spot. Fortunately, for the City of Seminole, Phillips seized the opportunity.
Council plans to extend fiber optic services to residences
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:00am
ANDREWS – The Andrews City Council on Thursday favored pursuing an agreement with an internet company to expand fiber optic services to residences within the city limits presently not served by fiber.