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Lamesa police dispatch phone lines down, including 911
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They will be handling Lamesa's 911 calls and directing the Lamesa Police Department to respond to emergencies.
In Lamesa, Texas, a disruption is affecting emergency services. The Lamesa Police Department has reported that all phone lines in its dispatch center are currently down. This outage includes 911 services.
As a result, neighboring Gaines County has stepped in to assist. They will be handling Lamesa's 911 calls and directing the Lamesa Police Department to respond to emergencies. For non-emergency situations, an alternative contact number is available.
Further details about the situation can be found through local news sources, including CBS7 and KOSA-TV News. They may provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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