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25 years ago:Wanted — at least 300 acres of land for a possible state prison site.50 years ago:No phenomenon warms the cockles of a weatherman’s heart quite like a rain when it is forecast. 75 years...
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■ Assumed Name: Jacob Reimer Construction; Owner: Jacob Reimer■ Assumed Name: Morris Tools Cornwell; Owner: Robert R. Morris■ Assumed Name: Imagine Pools; Owner: Sonja Wood■ Assumed Name: Brick Doctor...
View ArticleTuesday morning thunderstorms just the start for Lubbock, surrounding areas
Many Lubbockites awoke to rolling thunder, lightning and downpour Tuesday morning.Though expected, the deluge came earlier than anticipated, according National Weather Service meteorologist Jason...
View ArticleOur View: Performing arts center fitting way to honor legacy of Buddy Holly
The decision to name the new performing arts center after Buddy Holly was a defining moment for Lubbock and anyone who fondly remembers the rock ’n’ roll legend.Once completed, The Buddy Holly Hall of...
View ArticleLetter: Anti-smoking group clears air
Re: The editorial “Adding a new ordinance makes smoke-free plan less appealing,” A-J June 14.We at the West Texas Smoke Free Coalition were disappointed in the editorial. The A-J editorial board has an...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Albert K. Alberts, 82, of Lubbock died June 25, 2014. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, July 5, in LDS Chapel. Agape Funeral Chapel.Lucy Mae Echels Blair, 95, formerly of Lamesa, died June 30,...
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■ Assumed name: West Texas Towing and Recovery; owner: Chad Estes■ Assumed name: West Texas Recovery; owner: Chad Estes■ Assumed name: T&G Granite; owner: Gonzalo P. Castaneda■ Assumed name:...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Freddie Beltran and Ms. Haley Valverde of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces June 17 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. David and Nichole Bischoff of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7...
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25 years ago:Paperwork began Friday for a 3 percent raise for most elected county officials beginning October along with the grievance procedure for any of those dissatisfied with the county...
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This is the first year in several that people can use some fireworks in Lubbock County.SECTION A
View ArticleRain to continue through morning
Rain to continue through morningWednesday morning rainfall will likely continue until about noon, according to the National Weather Service.“At least for the next few hours through the early afternoon,...
View ArticleLubbock fire, hazmat respond to oil tank lightning strike
Lubbock fire crews and a hazardous materials team put out an oil fire Wednesday at a Rip Griffin Truck Stop at 4315 Idalou Road.Officials responded just after 9 a.m. to reports of an oil storage tank...
View ArticleLake Alan Henry still dropping, despite rain
Poor Lake Alan Henry.The lake level is still dropping, despite all the summer rain showered on the region.Lubbock’s only reservoir saw a slight bump with the June rains, about half a foot. The 1.93...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Jones is within her rights
Texas Tech cheerleader Kendall Jones created an online furor when she posted pictures with big-game animals she killed in Africa. Jones defended the pictures on Facebook. We agree with Jones, not...
View ArticleQdoba Mexican Grill opens first Lubbock location in Canyon West
A district manager of the new Qdoba Mexican Grill said the restaurant is getting busier day by day since its opening June 2 in the Canyon West Shopping Center, located at Milwaukee Avenue and Marsha...
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