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Juneteenth celebration starts Friday

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

Lamesa’s celebration of Juneteenth is being revived with three days of events beginning Friday at Forrest Park and Hollis Carver Park.

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County eyeing revenue boost

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

An increase in taxable property values should give a big boost to the Dawson County government’s financial situation, but it almost certainly won’t be enough t recover from the financial cuts of the past two years.

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City to pursue funding assistance for water line replacement project

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

Lamesa City Council members Monday gave their blessing to the city manager’s plan to seek a loan and/or grant funds from the United State Department of Agriculture to pay for replacement of aging water lines along Highway 180 (N. 4th St.) from Ave. G to Lynn Ave.

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Staff shortage closes city pool

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

The municipal swimming pool at the North 22nd Street Park won’t be open until Monday due to a lack of staff.

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Banks, post office to close for holiday

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

Americans will recognize Monday, June 20, as the country’s 12th federal holiday: Juneteenth.

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Police Blotter

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:

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City eyes Oncor electric rates

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

It’s an almost annual occurrence that when electricity providers request an increase in rates that they file first with the state. It’s up to their municipal customers to call for a halt to any proposed increases until city elected officials have the time to study the matter.