Memorials
Sun, 06/19/2022 - 12:00am
The Dal Paso Museum has recently received the following memorial donations:
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Auditions scheduled
Sun, 06/19/2022 - 12:00am
Auditions for the Lamesa Community Players’ fall production, “The Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens,” are set this week.
Rhonda Bristow
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 4:11pm
Graveside service for Rhonda Bristow, 64, of Lubbock, formerly of Lamesa, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Dawson County Cemetery.
Water Fest features fun!
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
BARRAGE OF WATER Youngsters enjoy utilizing water pumps to dismantle stacked cups as target practice. The Dawson County Public Library staff and volunteers conducted a Water Fest at Forrest Park on Tuesday afternoon. LPR photos by Mary Elizabeth Davis
Council postpones workshop for preparing new city budget
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
City Manager Joe Hines didn’t provide any numbers Monday for the public when he kicked off discussions about formulating the 2022-2023 budget.
Juneteenth celebration starts Friday
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa’s celebration of Juneteenth is being revived with three days of events beginning Friday at Forrest Park and Hollis Carver Park.
County eyeing revenue boost
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
An increase in taxable property values should give a big boost to the Dawson County government’s financial situation, but it almost certainly won’t be enough t recover from the financial cuts of the past two years.
City to pursue funding assistance for water line replacement project
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
Lamesa City Council members Monday gave their blessing to the city manager’s plan to seek a loan and/or grant funds from the United State Department of Agriculture to pay for replacement of aging water lines along Highway 180 (N. 4th St.) from Ave. G to Lynn Ave.
Staff shortage closes city pool
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
The municipal swimming pool at the North 22nd Street Park won’t be open until Monday due to a lack of staff.
Banks, post office to close for holiday
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am
Americans will recognize Monday, June 20, as the country’s 12th federal holiday: Juneteenth.