Busy fall forecast as town gears up for construction boom
Frisky Friday showers dampen soil but boost local resolve as oil patch stays busy and cotton looks good. New Nineteenth Street convenience store rises near Lubbock Highway, old Shamrock Station removed, Gulf Oil building nearing mid September move, and renovations flood N Houston area. Gins will hum in October as schools and offices prep for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Press-Reporter offices close Monday with pay Tuesday anticipated.
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Shamrock
Gulf Oil
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N. Houston
Press-Reporter
Adult education classes offered at Lamesa Middle School
Registration will be Tuesday evening for adult education classes starting Sept 14 at Lamesa Middle School. Middle School media director Herb Kunkel says programs let adults continue education from first grade through high school and learn reading writing English arithmetic and basic skills. The program also covers health, citizenship, homemaking, family relations and employment information with four levels of instruction beginning at at least third grade.
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Lamesa Middle School
Herb Kunkel
Kunkel
First woman mail carrier brings change to Lamesa Post Office
Debbie Watkins becomes Lamesa’s first woman mail carrier, a historic milestone praised by Postmaster Dick Edwards. She covers a 16 mile daily route on foot after driving to the block, noting residents and co workers welcome her presence and admire her efficiency.
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Lamesa
Debbie Watkins
Debbie
Dick Edwards
Lubbock
Weather data summary for KPET Radio daybreak report
The report notes the 6:30 a.m. readings with a high of 94 and a low of 91 and a 24 hour total of 24 hours with temperatures. Precipitation to date stands at 15.37 inches, provided courtesy of KPET Radio.
Rainfall totals rise in Lamesa as showers dampen county day
Lamesa recorded 15.37 inches of rain for the year after a brief Friday downpour that added .66 inches. A cool, cloudy day kept temperatures in the mid 80s, with rainfall around town near a half inch and a high of .90 inches at the cable tower area.
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Lamesa
Dawson County farmers optimistic on cotton harvest this fall
During the Dawson County farm tour agricultural leaders predicted a strong cotton crop with potential yields between 200 000 and 250 000 bales. A combined estimate from leading experts suggested about 232 000 bales, which would rank among the county s top five since 1950. Observers noted good cotton along Woody highway and Welch area fields benefiting from irrigation and timely rains.
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Dawson County
Lamesa
Woody
Welch
Texas Agricultural Research Center
Texas Cotton
Booster Club Meeting Set At Lamesa High School
The Lamesa Booster Club will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in the High School Library. Coaches report on Lubbock High football and the Brownfield home opener at Tornado Stadium will be heard, followed by a 15 minute slide presentation on Lamesa High volleyball led by Patty Browning. All supporters of Lamesa schools are invited.
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Lamesa Booster Club
Lubbock High
Brownfield
Tornado Stadium
Lamesa High School
Patty Browning
LHS
Lamesa
Dawson County Fair to Feature Fine Livestock Show
The Dawson County Fair runs September 15 to 19 with livestock showing and judging as a main draw. Entries and judging span cattle swine sheep rabbits pigeons poultry goats turtles frogs and a pet show with Jerry Harris and team coordinating events.
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Dawson County
Bobby Shofner
Billy Shofner
Duane Snell
Emergency blood drive set Tuesday in Lubbock
An emergency blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Texas Electric Reddy Room at 709 North Ist. The South Plains Blood Service, led by executive director John Richmond, reports severe shortages and high demand, with hospitals prioritizing surgical needs amid Labor Day weekend travel. Donors 18 to 65 weighing at least 110 pounds may donate, with guardians’ permission for 17-year-olds and doctor approval for older donors.
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Texas Electric Reddy Room
North Ist
South Plains
Richmond
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