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A fire that totally destroyed a vacant house is under investigation. Between 15 and 16 firefighters responded to the blaze at 709 N. Detriot Ave. at around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters spent about 1 1/2 to two hours dousing the flames. No one was hurt in the fire.
Council accepts $1.3M bid for sewer project
Lamesa city council members picked a Hobbs, New Mexico company Tuesday to work on a municipal sewer line project.
Cactus and Crude bicyclists arrive Saturday
If you’re out and about at Forrest Park Saturday don’t be surprised if you witness a slew of bicyclists.
Steering committee continues Jubilee plans
A six member steering committee met Monday to continue plans for next year’s three-day Jubilee scheduled over the 2025 Independence Day celebrations.
LPD handles 1,800 calls over a two month period
For the period between May 1 and June 30, the Lamesa Police Department handled 1,867 calls for service.
Council continues talks about sales tax repayment
When it came to talks over how the city will repay the state in overpaid sales tax rebates, Council member Fred Vera Tuesday suggested paying it in installments instead of one lump sum.
Castillo is new assistant superintendent
There’s a new assistant superintendent in town.
Pay raises on the horizon for school staff
There aren’t any numbers, but Lamesa School Superintendent David Ritchey wants it known that the school board is looking into pay raises for teachers and staff.
Klondike ISD contracts with two counties for Nov. 5 election
Klondike Independent School District (KISD) board members took the next step Monday in ordering the Nov. 5 school board election.