Wolfforth man throws hat in ring for Duncan's seat
AUSTIN — The campaign to succeed state Sen. Robert Duncan when he becomes the next chancellor of the Texas Tech System is taking shape.Though the Lubbock Republican has not announced when he will give...
View ArticleFrenship advances to state after win at 7-on-7 tournament
Frenship advanced to the Division I State 7-on-7 Tournament being held at College Station on July 11 and 12 when it defeated Coronado, 39-24, in the semifinal at its host tournament Friday.The Tigers...
View ArticleSeamless transition from hospital to home with rehab services at The Plaza at...
What’s to be done when it’s time for discharge from the hospital, but the doctor feels more time and rehabilitation is needed for a safe return home? The Plaza at Lubbock is there to help during this...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Bernard A. Barasch, 93, of Lubbock died June 24, 2014. Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Congregation Shaareth Israel. Sanders Funeral Home.Jesus DeLeon Jr., infant, died June 22, 2014....
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Garnett work at Buddy Holly Center An exhibit titled “Mavericks, Misfits & Musicians: The Art of Joe Garnett” is on display through Aug. 10 in the Fine Arts Gallery at the Budy Holly Center, 1801...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Students from three Lubbock high schools have been selected to participate in the 1989 Minority High School Student Research Apprenticeship Program sponsored by the National Institutes of...
View Article'Bullet train' cleared for environmental review
‘BULLET TRAIN’HOUSTON (AP) — Federal rail regulators have cleared the proposed Dallas-to-Houston “bullet train” project for an environmental review.
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wise of Lubbock, a girl weighing 5 pounds, 15 ounces at 2:40 p.m. June 7 at University Medical Center.Mr. Matthew Cavazos and Ms. Samantha Pacheco of Spade, a girl weighing 5 pounds,...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
Tech changes volleyball schedule The Texas Tech volleyball program announced a change to its 2014 schedule on Tuesday as the Red Raiders will now face Incarnate Word on Sept. 11 at United Supermarkets...
View ArticleLubbock police event features rib eating contest
Lubbock police are hosting a family event Saturday at Texas Roadhouse to benefit two local organizations that help children.The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a rib eating...
View ArticleGO! Calendar
MusicFRIDAYFree Local Showcase: All Falls Down, Hollow Point Slaughter, Wagoner and Grace The Ocean— 7 p.m., Jake’s, 5025 50th St. Younger than 21, $5 and 21 and older, free. Rock and metal....
View Article4th on Broadway street fair attracts 75,000 to 100,000 people
4th on Broadway street fair draws 75,000-100,000 peopleWith the addition of running events — 5-K and 1-mile races, and 100-yard dashes for children — prior to this year’s 4th on Broadway Parade, the...
View ArticleDowntown Mexican herb store to relocate
Casa Mexicana, an authentic Mexican natural herb store, is relocating after spending nearly 60 years in downtown Lubbock.Their new location will be at 2507 Clovis Rd. and is expected to be open on...
View ArticleLubbock escapee extradited from New Mexico
Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office officials said Thursday a 50-year-old Lubbock jail escapee who fled to New Mexico is back in town.Randy Allen Williams was extradited to Lubbock from Clovis, N.M. about...
View ArticleTheater Box
“Daughters of God” — 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Original production, written by Chip Polk and directed by Glenn Polk, at Ragtown Gospel Theater, 870 Ragtown Road, two miles west of Post, off...
View ArticleDovetail new to Lubbock scene, but already making a splash
Dovetail new to Lubbock scene, but already making a splash The Dallas-based rock band Dovetail hasn’t been playing the local music scene long, but when they did it was to a packed house. The other band...
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Garnett work at Buddy Holly Center An exhibit titled “Mavericks, Misfits & Musicians: The Art of Joe Garnett” is on display through Aug. 10 in the Fine Arts Gallery at the Budy Holly Center, 1801...
View ArticleBirths
Dr. and Mrs. Miles Zachary of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces at 1:45 a.m. June 9 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mitchell of Lubbock, a boy weighing 9 pounds, 9 ounces...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:County Commissioners hinted at a proposed 49.9-percent property tax increase Monday, but made no firm decisions as they continued to chip away at a proposed deficit in the 1990 budget.50...
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