Gibson wins reelection
Karen Gibson will return to the Lubbock City Council for another term after the Saturday election.The current mayor pro tem and District 5 representative received 62.78 percent of the vote, with...
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Spring production by Christ In the Arts Christ in the Arts will perform its spring production, called “Reborn: Life as It Was Meant to Be,” at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and 31 in the sanctuary at First Baptist...
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Florencio “Shorty” Gomez-Lopez, 78, of Olton died May 12, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Olton. Ramage Funeral Directors.Juan Salas Guajardo, 83, of...
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25 years ago:United Supermarkets’ produce supervisor said the weather created their shortages.50 years ago:A parade will kick off Lockney’s first annual rodeo, which will run three nights.75 years...
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Mr. and Mrs. Franky and Myraima Cook of Morton, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces at 9:21 a.m. April 2 at University Medical Center. Mr. Jack Bevers and Ms. Brittany Bevers of Lubbock, a boy weighing...
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99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDEREaster Rodriguez and Maria Delgado against Alexander John Sanchez, suit on personal injury auto
View ArticleReese golf course ready to start city major schedule
Matt Nolasco hardly has to mark his calender anymore. For Memorial Day weekend, he knows he’ll make the trip from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Lubbock.Next week, Nolasco and his golfing partner Jason Toelle...
View ArticleSPC graduate from Lubbock named Outstanding Overall Nurse for 2014 class
A South Plains College nursing graduate from Lubbock was recognized as outstanding during last week’s associate degree nursing graduation. Jennifer Gray, of Lubbock, was named recipient of the 2014...
View ArticlePedestrian struck by vehicle near 4th and Slide
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Thursday night near the intersection of 4th Street and Slide Road.According to reports from the Lubbock Police Department, the victim was hit by a vehicle about...
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Fleming tickets on sale soon to subscribers American superstar soprano Renee Fleming will perform in concert with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Cho, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the...
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Book signing set for ‘Licensed to Lie’ Sidney Powell, considered one of the “Super Lawyers in Texas,” will sign copies of her book “Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice”...
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72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESWayne Spivey against Jessica Montoya, suit on personal injury autoTerri Mendoza against Dorothy Omeire, suit on personal injury autoLubbock Central Appraisal...
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25 years ago:Older people are vital and dynamic. They do have potential and worth for an employer.50 years ago:A quarter of a beef was reported missing in a break-in of a refrigerated trailer at...
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LCU baseball puts four on regional team The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released their All-South Central Region Teams Thursday, and Lubbock Christian University was represented...
View ArticleSouthwest Lubbock's Godeke Branch Library to close later this month
The current location of the Godeke Branch Library, 6707 Slide Rd, will close at 9 p.m. May 27, with the new location at 5034 Frankford opening in the fall of 2014. Library patrons may use the libraries...
View ArticleKearney & Associates welcomes new agent
Kearney & Associates would like to introduce Alayna Abbe, a new staff member.read more
View ArticleFive mistakes to avoid when selling your home
Making mistakes in life can be a great way to learn. However, making certain mistakes when selling your home can cost you time and money. Fortunately, many of these are avoidable if you follow the...
View ArticleLetter: 'Stamp Out Hunger' helped stock food bank
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ helped stock food bank To our friends and family of our West Texas communities:Thank you to everyone who helped make the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive this past Saturday a success....
View ArticleLetter: Make preparations for a possible disaster
Make preparations for a possible disaster Lubbock County is fourth on Allstate’s list of Texas counties that have been slammed the most by severe weather. The insurer recently identified areas with the...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: No sympathy for Clayton Lockett
Heaven forbid Clayton Lockett had a few painful minutes on the execution table! Probably the lady he shot and watched being buried alive would gladly have changed places with him.Instead of the drugs,...
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