Texas
Memorials
The following memorial donations to the Dal Paso Museum were received during July.
Peter Rempel
Funeral services for Peter Rempel, age 59, of Tarzan, Texas will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at Old Colony Mennonite Church at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Peter Thiessen officiating.
New tax values end hopes for jail
A sharper-than-expected drop in taxable property values has put an end to any hopes, at least for this year, of building a new county jail.
PICTURE-PERFECT LINEUP
A spectator takes photos of some of the cars participating in the Springtime Shine No. 5 Car Show sponsored here this past Saturday by the Nuestro Car Club. With 135 entries, vehicles of all types fi lled the streets on both the north and west sides of the courthouse, with a few being located on the east side as well. It was the fi rst time for the show to be held downtown. LPR photo
Ready for a rodeo
Riding and roping will again take the spotlight here this week for the 71st edition of the Lamesa Rodeo hosted by the Lamesa Rodeo Association.
Active COVID cases drop
Recoveries from the COVID-19 virus are outpacing new cases in Dawson County as the second round of cases here moves into its fifth week.
Students not present not playing
“No pass, no play” has been the rule of thumb in Texas high school athletics for a number of years, meaning if a student is not passing they will not be allowed to play games or participate in other extracurricular activities.
County eyeing new policy for employee cell phones
Dawson County officials and employees will be getting a choice when it comes to using cell phones for county business.
Police Blotter
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department: