Library Summer Reading Club registration begins
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am
Registration for the Dawson County Public Library’s Summer Reading Club has begun both online and at the library.
News
TxDOT road work begins Monday
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to begin work Monday, June 1, on a $1.39 million safety project to install reflective, raised pavement markers (RRPMs) to various roads in the Lubbock District.
Local graduates put focus on the positive on graduation day
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am
SNYDER – Scurry County’s three public school districts presented diplomas to 189 high school graduates last night. Friends and family members greeted the graduates at ceremonies and parades at Snyder, Ira and Hermleigh schools.
County applies for $603,075 in federal virus relief funding
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am
SEMINOLE – In a special meeting on Wednesday the Gaines County Commissioners Court authorized County Judge Tom Keyes to apply for a grant from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to cover costs incurred by the county during the recent shutdown of all but the most “essential” services.
City hoping to ease restrictions on water
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am
Officials with the city of Lamesa were hoping on Friday to announce the lifting of this past week’s restrictions on the use of water from the city distribution system.
Flags honor fallen heroes
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am
Flags will be prominently on display across Lamesa on Monday in recognition of Memorial Day.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am
State Highway Patrol troopers look over the scene of a collision just south of Lamesa Wednesday afternoon between a three-wheel motorcycle and a pickup truck. The motorcycle driver reportedly suffered extensive leg and other injuries and was fl own to a Lubbock hospital. The collision occurred on U.S. Highway 87, a short distance south of the intersection with State Highway 349.
COVID cases remain at 39
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am
No news was good news at Friday afternoon’s weekly COVID-19 update by local government leaders and medical personnel.
Food bank gets $10,000 grant
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am
A $10,000 grant will help the local Feed One Food Bank continue to meet the needs of local residents during the coming months, according to food bank coordinator Risa Coleman.