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25 years ago:An all-out brawl is shaping up in Texas agriculture.50 years ago:Rep. George Mahon of Lubbock supported Air Force General Curtis LeMay Wednesday in his manned bomber dispute with the...
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Jason David Denison and Jamie M. EichelbergerRoberto Guerrero and Adelina D. GonzalesJerry Don Haile and Cheryl Lashawn NashWilliam Tanner Pierce and Kelcy Kay JamesRickey Cuzon Stapp and Amanda Nell...
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy and Melissa Acevedo of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces at 5:15 p.m. March 21 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Biase of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8 pounds, 1...
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Coverage of the South Plains Job Fair and a look at how Lubbock’s low unemployment rate affects attendance.BUSINESS
View ArticleLHS edges Frenship, 3-2, to pull into first-place tie in 4-4A
Shane Browning struck out 10 in a complete game and pinch runner Devin Trevino scored the tiebreaking run on a sixth-inning passed ball as Lubbock High edged Frenship 3-2 Tuesday at Westerner Field in...
View ArticleChandler: Why Paul McCartney is playing Lubbock, not Amarillo
This week, two major concerts were announced for the region, and as I learned on “Sesame Street,” one of these things is not like the other.On Monday morning, promoter Sherpa Concerts announced that...
View ArticleLubbock Indoor Courts already successful beyond owners' dreams
When the Adams and the Nettles families were applying for loans to build Lubbock Indoor Courts, their business plan included an optimistic one sports tournament a month. Tressa Adams referred to that...
View ArticleResidents invited to Xcel open house on new transmission line through Frenship
Area residents are invited to participate in a discussion of a new 230-kilovolt electric transmission line that may be constructed in Lubbock and Hockley counties.Southwestern Public Service Company, a...
View ArticleTigers beat Plainview to control 4-4A race
WOLFFORTH — Brea Varnell kept laying off the “juicy” ones. With the bases loaded, a full count and two outs, she fouled off four straight pitches. The tenth pitch was high and inside — a bit too...
View ArticleFrenship defends in 4-4A
The District 4-4A track and field meet didn’t start with a good day one for Frenship athletes Danielle Leaks and Christian Carroll. Luckily, there was a day two on Friday, and neither had...
View ArticleEarly Learning Centers recognizes award recipients
Early Learning Centers recognizes award recipients The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock honored recipients of its Champions for Children Awards at a banquet Wednesday at Lubbock Country Club.Those...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Bobby Lane Butler, 47, of Snyder died April 15, 2014. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home of Snyder.Services for Lola V....
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LCHS softball routs San Jacinto Michaela Brown, Alyssa Womble and Kendra Townsend each drove in three runs, and the Lubbock Christian High softball team won its 50th consecutive district game with a...
View ArticleBig Al Mack's Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament postponed due to weather
A rock-paper-scissors tournament scheduled for noon Saturday has been indefinitely postponed due to weather.According to a news release from Lubbock Habitat for Humanity, officials are planning to...
View ArticleCharla Corn's road to Nashville started in Lubbock
Charla Corn’s road to Nashville began in LubbockTexas country artist Charla Corn is one of the few female singer/songwriters on the scene. And the story of how she got there is just as unique.Corn, who...
View ArticleGO! Calendar
MusicFRIDAYFluid Frequency, Kilter and All Falls Down — 7 p.m., Jake’s, 5025 50th St. 687-5253.Cactus Theater Presents: Springsteen, Seger and Petty Tribute — 7:30 p.m., Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy...
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Green Blocker Sr. died April 17, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary. Tony O. Carrasco, 79, of Lubbock died April 14, 2014. Celebration of life services will be 6 p.m. today, April 18, in...
View ArticleFrenship-Lubbock High clash highlights Easter weekend slate
Easter weekend thins out the schedule somewhat for area high school baseball teams, but still, some key battles continue this week.In District 4-4A, Frenship and Lubbock High continue their series,...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Sugar Daisy; owner: Melany Conner■ Assumed name: Bare Foot Sandolls; owner: Tressie Pair■ Assumed name: Isabots; owner: Tressie Pair
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