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Register now for GAC summer camps The Garden and Arts Center is accepting registration for the GAC Art Factory Summer CampsYou can register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and...
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LCT planning youth musical production A Theatre for Youth production of “School House Rock Live, Jr.” will take place June 20-22 and 27-29 at Lubbock Community Theatre, 4230 Boston Ave.Auditions will...
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TODAYLubbock Chess Club— 2-4:45 p.m. Mahon Library, 1306 Ninth St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Email cmw02b@gmail.com for more info. Meditation and Prayers for World Peace— 10:30-11:30a.m....
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25 years ago:A bill that would give control over Lubbock County-owned Buffalo Springs Lake to residents at the lake was approved Wednesday by the Senate Natural Resources Committee.50 years ago:A...
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Melissa Sides, Melissa Parham and Macy Merritt recently received Girl Scouts Gold Awards for 2014.Sides, daughter of Ross and Leah Sides of Lubbock, is a part of Troop 6141 and has been in Girl Scouts...
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Edgar Earl “Butch” Anderson, 88, died April 25, 2014. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Lubbock Cemetery. Sanders Funeral Home.Anna May Boling, 87, of Lubbock died May 4, 2014....
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25 years ago:The days of education have changed. No longer are students limited to seemingly endless lectures from teachers.50 years ago:An Episcopal layman suggested that a united Christendom is...
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RED RAIDER OPENat Fuller Track ComplexSaturday’s ResultsWOMENField EventsHigh jump: 1. Burris, South Plains, 5-9 1/4; 2. Palu, Texas Tech, 5-6 1/2; 3. Abbott, Northwood, 5-4 1/2; 4. Taylor, South...
View Article1,053 Lubbock voters cast ballots in early voting Monday
There were 1,053 votes cast in early voting Monday for the May 10 municipal election.The eight-day total for early voting is 6,254, according to the Lubbock County Office of Elections. Early voting...
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Buckner to host free foster care meting Buckner Children and Family Services will host a free foster care and adoption information meeting on May 13 at 6 p.m.The meeting will include an overview of...
View ArticleOur View: Wind energy and desalinated water in West Texas? Why not?
Energy and water are two crucial commodities that, by necessity, have been looked at in a different light in Texas.Renewable wind energy has been an important part of Texas Tech and the surrounding...
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Lois Mae Aulds, 94, of Denver City died May 5, 2014. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at Denver City Memorial Park. Boyer Memorial Chapel of Denver City.Michael Lee Conger, 64, of...
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District 3 City Council candidate Deanne Clark raised a total of $3,357.80 in April, according to her most recent campaign finance report. She received $344.99 in political contributions of $50 or less...
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25 years ago:Horse racing in Texas is off and running as never before.50 years ago:In a nutshell, the Galen Carr family — Lubbock’s 1944 “Family of the Year” — is a talented collection of...
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Lubbock has had the most hazardous material spills of any West Texas city. SECTION A
View Article1 person displaced by late Tuesday night fire
No injuries were reported Tuesday night following a fire that destroyed a trailer home in south Lubbock.The South Plains Red Cross is providing assistance to one person displaced by the fire.Lubbock...
View ArticleDeadline looms for 4th on Broadway
Deadline looms for 4th on Broadway Producers of this year’s 4th on Broadway celebration are seeking West Texas entertainers/performers, musicians, bands, instrumental ensembles and vocalists.Those...
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THURSDAY■ 8 a.m.: Frenship Middle School advanced band ensemble contest■ 6 p.m.: National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony, Heritage Middle School, Terra Vista Middle SchoolFRIDAY■ 7:40 a.m.:...
View ArticleCabela's plans to open its doors this summer
Cabela’s will officially open its doors in Lubbock at 11 a.m. June 26.A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Cabela’s executives and special guests will begin at 10:45 a.m., according to a news...
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