County agenda dispute ends with beer petition withdrawal
Los Ybanez residents withdraw local option beer election petition after a week of court wrangling over an agenda change. Israel Ybanez, the town’s landowner, announced the withdrawal at 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, citing confusion and lack of action by the Dawson County commissioners.
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Los Ybanez
Commissioners Court
Dawson County Commissioners Court
Israel Ybanez
Ybanez
Glenn White
Ed Fulbright
White
Open House at Lamesa Campus as Howard College Announces Refurbished Interior
The Country Editor notes the White's 7 til 11 site crane and rapid progress on the new all metal building, with completion promised soon. Open House at Lamesa Campus will showcase a renovated interior, relocated offices, painted classrooms, and a homey learning atmosphere. Howard College officials from Big Spring will attend to discuss courses for residents living at home. The piece also mentions Zeke Wilemon, former Hubbers outfielder, now chairman of Texas Commerce Bank in Arlington, linking him to Eulis Rosson and Ray Renner from UT.
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Lamesa
Howard College
Big Spring
Wiseman
Texas Commerce Bank
Arlington
Zeke Wilemon
Eulis Rosson
Lubbock Hubbers
West Texas New Mexico Baseball
Ray Renner
University of Texas
Wilemon
Hubbers
County seeks 750000 bailout for Medical Arts Hospital debt
The seven member hospital board told Dawson County commissioners the county owned Medical Arts Hospital faces 362000 in debt and needs 750000 in supplemental funding to reach a balanced budget next year. Rising Medicare issues and indigent care costs have driven negative cash flow this year, with a 525000 deficit last year and projected burdens ahead.
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Medical Arts Hospital
Dawson County
Charles Bratcher
Bratcher
Rabies Clinic Here Saturday At North Fire Station
The South Plains Health Department sponsors a rabies immunization clinic Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Fire Station at North 17th and Bryan. Lamesa veterinarians Dr David Geeslin and Dr David Smith will give shots at 6 dollars each, with distemper and Parvovirus available. At least three rabies cases have been reported in Dawson County this year, latest in mid March in a steer near the southern city limits. State law requires all dogs and cats over four months to be vaccinated.
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North Fire
North 17Th
Bryan
South Plains Health Department
James N. Roberts
Lamesa
David Geeslin
David Smith
Dawson County
Roberts
Weather data note from KPET radio
Daily 6:30 a.m. readings show 52 high and 40 low with 2.63 inches precipitation to date. Temperature citations credited to KPET radio.
Open house at Howard College Lamesa Campus Thursday
The Lamesa Campus of Howard College invites area students and the public to an open house 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 1810 Lubbock Highway. The remodeled facility will offer tours, guidance counseling, and financial aid information. Walter Buckel will receive a special award for his role in development.
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Lamesa
Howard College
Dan Shockey
Lubbock Highway
Shockey
Walter Buckel
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