Road supervisor main item for commissioners
Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:00am
Members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court are expected Tuesday to appoint a new county road maintenance supervisor.
News
PLENTY OF PEANUTS
Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:00am
Peanuts were being dug up and overturned to begin the drying activity for peanuts, cotton and other crops is rapidly picking process in a fi eld west of Lamesa last weekend. Harvest up speed all across Dawson County. LPR photo
Research project to focus on canola in West Texas
Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:00am
West Texas farmers dealing with high-salinity water and limited irrigation need an alternative crop, such as canola, that’s adaptable to harsh conditions. Texas A&M AgriLife research will soon evaluate the potential for canola as an alternative crop amid the region’s marginal water sources and extended periods of dry weather.
USDA to announce harvest price
Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:00am
Based on the data available, Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Growers anticipates USDA RMA to announce a 2021 harvest price of $1.09 per pound applicable to Upland cotton policies sold in February 28 and March 15 sales closing date (SCD) counties.
Fire destroys home in Welch
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
Two longtime residents of Welch were able to escape safety after awakening early Tuesday morning to discover their home on fire.
Hospital gets good financial audit
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson County Hospital District (DCHD) board members received a passing grade Tuesday on an audit of the Medical Arts Hospital’s finances.
Fun on slate for weekend
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
There’s still a little more time left for car owners to decorate their trunks, get a few bags of candy and sign up to participate in the annual Trunk-or-Treat festivities happening on the town square this coming Saturday.
Lamesa Community Players puts ‘Outward Bound’ on stage
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
“Outward Bound” will take to the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday for the first of four local performances by the Lamesa Community Players.
Dawson County to get new representation
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson County will have new representation in both the Texas senate and the U.S. Congress under the redistricting maps approved earlier this month by the state legislature.
Police Blotter
Wed, 10/27/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department: