Mayor Proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month
3/17/2026
Mayor Michael Ray signed a Proclamation on March 9, 2026, proclaiming April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Lefors and urges all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of improving the quality of life for children and their families.
In the federal fiscal year of 2025, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services confirmed 33,249 victims of child abuse or neglect. This included 501 victims in the the counties of Donley, Gray, Hansford, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts, and Wheeler.
The Proclamation may be read by clicking here.