Death notices
Holston Banks Sr., 72, of Big Spring died June 21, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Myers & Smith Chapel. Myers & Smith Funeral Home of Big Spring.Douglas E. Beams,...
View ArticleLetter: Ramps blocked by rude people
I have a condition which makes it impossible for me to stand any length of time or walk for any distance to speak of. Therefore, it is necessary for me to use an electric scooter to go to such places...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Protect yourself from mosquitoes
This week is Mosquito Awareness Week in Lubbock, and trucks are spraying in the city. Make yourself safer from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry by protecting yourselves. Use insect repellent...
View ArticleOur View: Expansion of animal facility should improve city's services
Lubbock built a $5 million animal shelter in 2011 that was too small for the city’s needs, and that’s a shame. Thinking conservatively can be helpful and economical in some situtations, but it is...
View ArticleGuns Up 17-U Elite team looking forward to challenges of nationals
With a trip to nationals on the horizon, the Guns Up 17-U Elite volleyball team knows its hard work is paying off, but the players realize there is still work to be done.By winning the regional...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsArea residents looking to dry off after Monday’s drenching rains, found the process hampered today by light rain and 100 percent humidity. 50 yearsTexas Tech’s annual Human Relations Workshops,...
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESLubbock Central Appraisal District against Gilbert Torres (deceased), Gilbert Torres Jr., Richard Guerra, Joe Guerrea, Michael Sanchez, the unknown heirs if...
View ArticleWeekend things to do
Flapjack breakfastApplebee’s will be providing a flapjack breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Fourth Street location.Cost is $7 and proceeds will go to Children’s Hope, a residential...
View ArticleDeath notices
Teresa G. Alcorta, 94, of Lamesa died June 27, 2013. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Branon Funeral Home Lamesa.Maggie Dickerson, 69, of Littlefield died...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: This weekend's Cochran County Historical Commission and Texas...
Many South Plains cities and organizations have fun and educational events worthy of support throughout the region, and the Cochran County Historical Commission is having one today and Sunday. The 10th...
View ArticleLetter: Red Cross spends money efficiently
Re: “Idea for news story about best charity,” A-J, June 15.The letter writer asks how much of each dollar donated to the Red Cross goes to those in need. The answer is 92 percent. The Red Cross...
View ArticleHats Off: Late artist's name and sculpture remembers children at cemetery
Lubbock artist and teacher Vivian T. Cooke’s name will be added to a portion of the City of Lubbock Cemetery that currently features her 2011 sculpture “A Golden Day.”Areas of the cemetery known as the...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Longi of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces at 8:09 p.m. May 12 at University Medical Center, Mr. Rogelio Juarez and Ms. Virginia Arias of Crosbyton, a girl weighing 6...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsLubbock County officially announced today its proposal to grant $600-a-year salary increases to elected county and precinct officials.50 yearsCommittee meetings, business sessions and an awards...
View ArticleAllison named director of Double T Varsity Club
Texas Tech announced Friday it has renamed its lettermen’s association to the Double T Varsity Club and has named former Tech quarterback Rodney Allison as its director.Formerly known as the Double T...
View ArticleHowell: Cotton market continues to lose ground amid demand concerns
Demand concerns and technical weakness continued to weigh on cotton futures last week ahead of USDA’s key U.S. planted acreage report.Most-active December lost 148 points during the week ended Thursday...
View ArticleBusiness bulletin board
Permits of note Jackson Dean Construction of Tukwila, Wash., took out two permits, totalling more than $18.2 million for construction of the new Costco store in Lubbock at 6020 34th St.Helker and...
View ArticleBusiness Calendar
TUESDAY, JULY 2First Tuesday Networking – 5:30 p.m., Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585. Lubbock Chamber of Commerce monthly membership event.JULY 10Job Search Seminar – 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.,...
View ArticleConvention Calendar
■ July 12-14 — North Texas Soccer Association, annual meeting. Expected attendance: 250.■ July 17-19 — Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, annual conference. Expected attendance: 100.■...
View ArticleSales tax licenses
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending June 21:■ BDL Liquidators; 1414 Texas Ave., Apt. 2A ■ Elisabeth Talton; 1106 Avenue J ■ Shurbet...
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