Deadline nears for farmers
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
When June rolls around, most people see it as a start to summer break and vacation. The same can’t be said for cotton farmers in rural West Texas.
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Chamber moving forward with Independence Day plans
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
With COVID-19 restrictions steadily being eased by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, cities have been faced with a decision on whether or not they should continue with plans for their Independence Day celebrations.
LHS GRADUATION
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
Members of the Lamesa High School Class of 2020 (above) march into Tornado Stadium for their graduation ceremonies Friday evening. Originally scheduled for May 22, the event was postponed two weeks so that relaxed COVID-19 restrictions would allow for such a gathering under certain guidelines. The graduation cap of Victoria Yzaguirre (right) was adorned with several photos and the message, “I know you’d be here if... Heaven wasn’t so far away.”
Police Blotter
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Fire danger increasing with dry, hot weather
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
With the threat of wildfires increasing daily due to continued dry weather over most of the county, Lamesa Fire Chief Larry Duyck is asking everyone to be cautious with any fires.
LEDC, LEAP boards will meet Monday
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
A strategic plan for the City of Lamesa will be among the items considered by local economic development officials during their regular meeting this coming Monday.
County jail passes annual inspection
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
The Dawson County Jail remains in compliance with state standards following a recent annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, according to Sheriff Matt Hogg.
Klondike trustees to consider change in school calendar
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
Klondike school board members are scheduled Monday to consider changes to the 2020-2021 school calendar.
Farmers, ranchers eligible to apply for CFAP assistance
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 12:00am
Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.