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Personal Calls Suspicious Person/Vehicle - 3:24 a.m., Jan. 19, N 5th Street.
Hospital board evaluates CEO’s job performance
About a year after taking over as chief executive offi cer (CEO) for Medical Arts Hospital, Dawson County Hospital District board members will review Freddy Olivarez’ job performance during their regular meeting this afternoon.
Lamesa school board considers Ritchey’s contract
There are only two action items on the Lamesa school board’s agenda and they center on School Superintendent David Ritchey’s contract.
Two incumbents file in May 4 OISD election
Two O’Donnell Independent School District board members are seeking re-election in the May 4 races.
A return to Carlsbad Cavern
Since its discovery at the end of the 19th century, Carlsbad Caverns has been an international destination for travelers. Being in West Texas for over 45 years, I have had the privilege of walking the same route from the Visitor’s Center, through the natural entrance, down 1.5 miles to the Big Room and 1 mile around the Room, to the elevators and up to the gift shops, with more than 100 different people from all over the world.
Standoff at border continues between state, feds
Astandoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.
Golden Tor boys fall short in valiant effort
After averaging 22 wins per season and guiding all 15 of his squads to the postseason, morale victory probably hasn’t been used much in Lamesa High School head boys basketball coach Gregg Moreland’s vocabulary.
Experience has Garcia excited about 2024 Tors
After coaching the Golden Tornadoes to baseball playoff appearances each of his first two seasons at the helm, Coach Steve Garcia is hoping that his third year in charge truly is the charm.