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Sheets making move from Dawson to Jayton
After two years as superintendent of the Dawson school system in Welch, Layne Sheets is leaving to become superintendent of the Jayton-Girard school district at Jayton.
St. John Baptist Church to hand out food during drive-up event
St. John Baptist Church in Lamesa again will be the site this Saturday of a free grocery giveaway through the USDA’s Farmers to Families program.
Lamesa Headstart registration underway
Head Start registration will begin April 19 for children from birth to three years of age.
Lamesa ISD board to discuss new purchases, construction updates
Lamesa school board members face a light agenda for their monthly meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday in the school administration building at 212 N. Houston Ave.
Purchases of emergency supplies will be tax-free this weekend
With the potential for severe weather approaching, Texans can purchase certain items tax-free this coming weekend during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies.
O’Donnell begins Pre-K registration
The O’Donnell school system is opening it doors to parents needing to enroll their pre-schoolers for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Active shooter training readies law enforcement for the worst
SEMINOLE – The second floor of the old junior high building was the setting for an intense workshop April 12-13. There, Gaines County deputies and Seminole Police officers learned techniques on how to respond to an active shooter situation.
SPD warns pet owners about canine distemper outbreak
SNYDER – The Snyder Police Department (SPD) is warning Scurry County dog owners to be aware that there has been an outbreak of canine distemper in the past month.
Mohr honored after serving 24 years on Andrews school board
ANDREWS – When it comes to school board service, not many - if any - could come close to matching the longevity of Dr. Charles Mohr.