Entertainment briefs
Application deadline approaches for Studio Tour The Lubbock Arts Alliance is accepting artist and host studio applications for the 18th annual “Take In the Local Color: Lubbock’s Artist Studio Tour,”...
View ArticleAirline to start Clovis service in July
CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — A San Francisco-based airline’s CEO said it plans to start flights between Clovis and Dallas-Fort Worth beginning in mid-July.Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson said he expects his...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Arvondo Wayne Brown, 59, of Lubbock died May 24, 2014. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today, June 6, in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Griffin Mortuary. Juanita Garcia, 66, of Plainview died May 30,...
View ArticleVA to lease Lubbock facility under Senate deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department would lease two Texas facilities under a Senate deal to expand veterans’ access to government-paid medical care.The VA now has 150 hospitals and 820...
View ArticleEntertainment briefs
Travolta again has ‘Saturday Night Fever’ “Saturday Night Fever,” a 1977 drama directed by John Badham, will be shown as part of the Cinemark Reel Classics series at 2 p.m. Sunday and at both 2 and 7...
View ArticleCivil Filings
237TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE LES HATCHHolcim (US) Inc. against Putman Concrete Co., Johnny Putman, Putman Concrete Co. Inc. and Sheri Hollis, suit on account
View ArticleThings to do
TODAYNational Yo-Yo Month— 10:30 a.m. Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St. Free. Learn how to perform tricks with a yo-yo. 767-2702.Senior Birthday Party— 12:30 p.m. Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St....
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Francisco Borrego and Ms. Vanessa Renee Carrillo of Lubbock, a boy weighing 5 pounds, 7 ounces at 3:30 p.m. May 2 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Fabian and Kaci Franco of Lubbock, a...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Only about 40 percent of the 3 million-acre High Plains cotton crop had been planted on time, but the farmers of much of that land now have been set back further than those who had not yet...
View ArticleLubbock could be in for rain this weekend; no impact expected on Tech super...
Lubbock could be in for some showers this weekend, but likely won’t catch the brunt of the storms towns and cities to the north are anticipating, according to the National Weather Service.“We have a...
View ArticleProfessor: Paul McCartney, Buddy Holly 'musical twin brothers who never met'
A Northern Kentucky University professor has created a program in recognition of Paul McCartney's anticipated concert in Lubbock.The program, created by NKU rock and roll history Sam Lapin, can be...
View ArticleDEAVER_MACK
Tim and Lisa Mack of Lubbock, TX are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Tucker Drew Mack of Lubbock, TX to Audrey Noel Deaver of Denton TX. Audrey is the daughter of LeRoy and Lisa Deaver...
View ArticleLubbock playing host to annual training event for firefighters, first responders
Visit Lubbock will have its 138th annual State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association Training Conference and Convention Friday through Wednesday at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and the Overton...
View Article4409 100th Street - Lakeridge Estates
4409 100th Street – Lakeridge EstatesThis week’s Featured Home, built by Salyer Homes, is sponsored by the West Texas Homebuilders Association and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. This Garden Home is...
View ArticleRE/MAX Lubbock welcomes sales associate Cassie Benham
Tony Lloyd, Scott Toman, and Rick Dykes, Owners, along with David Denny, Broker, and Nancy Rawls, Sales Manager of RE/MAX Lubbock, have announced that Cassie Benham has joined their office as a Sales...
View ArticleLetter: Thumbs-down rating on two comic strips
Thumbs-down rating on two comic strips I am not enjoying “Big Nate” or “Baldo.” I cast my vote to eliminate them.JOY PERRY/Lubbock
View ArticleLetter: Liked the National Memorial Day Concert
Liked the National Memorial Day Concert Hooray for the PBS memorial program.If you missed it, you missed a true and good special with music sung the way it should be and not gargled as so many stars...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Glad forTech baseball, McCartney visit
So many great things are happening in the Hub. Congratulations to the Tech baseball team, and Sir Paul will be visiting our fine city.I am truly hoping the city has taken extra care in City of Lubbock...
View ArticleRangel: Perry faces dilemma: Run for Senate or House?
AUSTIN — Let the scramble begin.Any time between Monday and June 30, Sen. Robert Duncan should give up his Texas Senate seat to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, the first time in...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Mary V. Cortez, 56, of Lamesa died June 5, 2014. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, in Muleshoe Memorial Park. Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.Bill Davidson, 75, of Hermleigh died June...
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