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OPEN HOUSE
Parents sign up as Parent/Teacher Association volunteers and for other activities at South Elementary School during its open house Tuesday evening. Hundreds of parents and their youngsters took a tour of the campus, met with teachers and administrators, and ended their tours with a book fair in the school library. North Elementary School is hosting its own open house from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday. LPR photo
Stahl seeking second term
Terri Stahl announced this week she will be seeking a second term as Dawson County Treasurer as a candidate in the Republican primary next spring.
Pharmacies offer vaccinations
Pharmacies aren’t just for picking up doctor’s prescriptions. They’re also places where people can get vaccinated against the flu, shingles, COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Local COVID cases waning somewhat
COVID-19 case activity in Dawson County continues to wane somewhat compared to the big surge in cases being reported here a few weeks ago.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
County requiring overtime for road crews as needed
Employees in the county’s Road and Bridge Department now will be required to work overtime hours when needed, according to a new policy approved Tuesday by the Dawson County commissioners court.
Klondike celebrates homecoming week
Klondike students are enjoying hosting an array of activities this week in honor of homecoming.
Hearing slated on Hwy. 115 proposal
Proposed improvements to Highway 115 in Dawson, Gaines, Martin and Andrews counties will be the focus of a virtual public meeting scheduled by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Odessa District.