Texas
PUC outlines consumer protection rules
As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial diffi culties, especially during extreme heat.
O’Donnell students capture honors in FCCLA conference
Seven students from O’Donnell competed in the National Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) event competition at the 2024 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) conference in Seattle, Washington and returned home with awards.
Sales tax holiday is Aug. 9-11
It may be a little too close for comfort, but parents interested in saving a little money in school clothes can wait a few days before the academic year starts before buying them.
Sands’ Fowler likes what he’s seeing
It’s not taking Sands’ new head girls coach Brennen Fowler long to like what he’s been seeing out of the Mustang girl athletes.
Behrens takes Amarillo golf job
Watching Borden County’s boys go from being out of the first place lead by 22 shots after the first day of this year’s Class 1A boys state golf tournament to storming back on the second day to shoot a 326 to win the 1A state golf crown by nine shots, made for some memories Phil Behrens will never forget.
Dimas’ team tops scramble shooting 28
Joe Dimas’ team shot a 28 this past Wednesday evening to win the weekly golf scramble at the Lamesa Municipal Golf Course.
Now here’s a tip
· Summer to schooltime can be quite a transition for some kids. Begin setting a regular routine well before the first day of school. At least a week before (two if you can), have your kids go to bed at a regular time and wake as if they were going to school. Challenge them to complete their morning routine in time to “catch the bus” to a playground breakfast date.
Mattie Lee Dossey Smith
Funeral service for Mattie Lee Dossey Smith, 94, of Lamesa will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Crestview Baptist Church with Pastor Keith Clower officiating.