The stories of Dawson County, TX
10 narrated audio stories from across Dawson County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lamesa Downtown Historic District
Where the Square Held the County Together
How courthouse life and commerce made downtown Lamesa the county’s shared center.
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Where Ranch Land Met the Rails
How a South Plains town rose from rails, ranching, and cotton.
Lamesa Municipal Airport
Where West Texas Learned to Fly for War
A wartime training field changed the rhythm of Dawson County.
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The Long Reach of George H. Mahon
How one congressman turned longevity into power for the South Plains.
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From Mahon to the Modern West Texas Map
How Dawson County’s district mirrors West Texas’s political turn.
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When a New Town Won Dawson County
How Lamesa became Dawson County’s seat almost overnight.
Dal Paso Museum
Where Dawson County Keeps Its Memory
A museum in Lamesa turns local artifacts into a living county story.
Sky-Vue Drive-In
Where the Movies Still Meet the Texas Night
A surviving drive-in keeps Lamesa’s moviegoing past alive.
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A Name Carried West
How a fallen Texas volunteer came to be remembered on the High Plains.
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From Lamesa to the Governor’s Mansion
How a Lamesa businessman turned local standing into statewide power.
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