Death notices
Gwenda Anderson, 50, of Lubbock died April 12, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary.Richard McCutchan, 73, of Lubbock died April 13, 2014. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service...
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25 years ago:Members of the board of city development began ironing out a “relocation assistance policy” Wednesday to reward businesses which move to Lubbock.50 years ago:Lubbock County Commissioners...
View ArticleDistrict 2-5A, 4-4A, 2-3A track meet results
DISTRICT 2-5A MEETAt PlainsCapital Park/Lowrey FieldFriday’s ResultsGIRLSTeam totals: 1. Tascosa, 114; 2. Coronado, 112; 3. Odessa Permian, 86; 4. SA Central, 84; 5. Abilene, 59; 6. Odessa, 54 1/3; 7....
View ArticleCold front brings erratic weather to Texas, more expected Thursday
DALLAS — A cold front has brought snow to the Texas Panhandle, hail to the central part of the state and forecasts for freezing conditions accompanied by strong winds.read more
View ArticleCandidate questionnaires for Lubbock City Council District 1 seat
Frank Gutierrez1. What are the three most important issues facing our city, and what to you plan to do about them? By working with and in cooperation with the new city council, a Mayor Robertson lead...
View ArticleCandidate questionnaires for the Lubbock ISD at-large trustee
Boyd Goodloe1. What are the three most important issues facing the LISD, and what to you plan to do about them?The three most important issues facing the LISD are: 1) delivering the best possible...
View ArticleCandidate questionnaires for the Lubbock City County Council District 3 council
Deanne Clark1. What are the three most important issues facing our city, and what to you plan to do about them? 1.) Freeze and phase out unfair hidden taxes disguised as franchise fees off gross...
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Brian Carr1. What are the three most important issues facing our city, and what to you plan to do about them? We must make decisions now for the long-term water needs of our city. With the drying up of...
View ArticleRace into shape: List of Lubbock, area events in 2014
Running and run/walk events were scheduled for almost every weekend in 2013. As race notification requests have begun to arrive at the Avalanche-Journal offices, 2014 is looking the same. Susan Caudle,...
View ArticleHealth briefs
Diabetes association plans bowling event The West Texas branch of the American Diabetes Association will host a bowling event on April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Whitewood Lanes, 3632 50th St. Bowling is...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Jennifer “Jen” Adame, 38, of Lubbock died April 13, 2014. Services are pending with Broadway Funeral Directors.Mildred Ruby Blake, 84, of Lubbock died April 10, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m....
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed Name: Barnes Agricultural Research Service; Owner: Larry Dale Barnes■ Assumed Name: R-Maxx Foam and Construction; Owner: Paul J. Trocchio■ Assumed Name: R-Maxx Foam and Construction; Owner:...
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Mr. and Mrs. J.R. and Kaylie Ford of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce at 11:16 p.m. March 21 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Hinojosa Jr. of Abernathy, a girl weighing 5...
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25 years ago:Lubbock anglers who enjoyed fishing for rainbow trout in the city’s ponds may have seen the last of any trout until next winter.50 years ago:Most of the top track athletes of the South...
View ArticleHuge district games highlight Tuesday high school baseball action
Some key district games are on tap for Tuesday as the regular season begins to wind down and teams jockey for playoff positioning.The top battle will be for first place in District 2-3A as Shallowater...
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Tech 1B Gutierrez earns Big 12 honor Texas Tech sophomore first baseman Eric Gutierrez was named Monday the Big 12 Conference Baseball Player of the Week for his efforts in leading the Red Raiders to a...
View ArticleState computer problems lead to temporary tax office closure in Lubbock
The City Bank on Marsha Sharp Freeway substation of the Lubbock County Tax Office is closed for the rest of Tuesday and part of Wednesday, April 16.The state computer is down, and the office is waiting...
View ArticleTech student arrested for possession of marijuana in dorm room
Texas Tech police calls for April 116:13 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer arrested a non-student for driving while license invalid in the Z6-A parking lot following a traffic stop. The suspect was taken to...
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A Today in History item in Tuesday’s Avalanche-Journal should have listed the year of President Abraham Lincoln’s death as 1865. A-J Media regrets the error.If we’ve made a mistake, we want to know so...
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