COVID numbers take jump here
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
After a slow but steady decline in active cases over the past couple of months, that trend appears to have shifted during the past two weeks.
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Police Blotter
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
The following were among the many calls received recently by the Lamesa Police Department:
Council election has slow voter turnout
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
As of late Friday afternoon a total of eight voters had cast early ballots in election to decide who will fill the vacant District 4 seat on the Lamesa City Council
Faith Temple plans program
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
Faith Temple Foursquare Church at 1407 S. 8th St. will be performing their annual Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m.
Dawson okays new bus
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
Dawson school board members decided this past Monday to use federal funds to purchase a new school bus.
Back to basics of basketball
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
The late James Naismith, an accomplished educator/ physician/minister/philosopher, also was an inventor.
Fifty shades of black & gray
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
My husband, Peter, is a man of few colors—black and gray, to be exact.
Christmas is not about a baby
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
Is Christmas about a baby? A cute, cuddly little one that His mother held in her arms? If so, then why is Christmas offensive to many? Who could be turned off by an adorable baby? Why have schools changed from Christmas break to winter break? Why do people file lawsuits to stop Christmas celebrations? Why do most Islamic and atheistic governments either ban or strongly condemn Christmas?
Tourney brings revenue to town
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
There are no official numbers, but the three day O.W. Follis Basketball Tournament that began Thursday is sure to have an impact on the local economy.
Drier winter weather pattern expands drought conditions
Sun, 12/05/2021 - 12:00am
Conditions are drying around much of Texas, and forecasts are calling for winter weather to be warmer and drier than average.