Death Notices
Ruby Barkley, 85, of Fort Worth died July 2, 2014. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton. George V. Black, 98, of Lubbock died July 2, 2014. Services are pending with Ossie Curry...
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25 years ago:A full house of Dunbar High School alumni sizzled Sunday afternoon in the school’s gymnasium during a pep rally that featured band members and cheerleaders from years gone by.50 years...
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Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sanders of New Deal, a boy weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces at 5 p.m. June 20 at University Medical Center.Mr. Jose Adolfo Ramirez Jr. and Ms. Jeanette Sierra of Lubbock, a boy weighing...
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Blair and Gayle Willson of Lubbock are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Joshua Willson to Rebecca Markes of Murphy, Tx. Rebecca is the daughter of Mike and Carole Markes of Murphy, Tx....
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Karla & Wade Donnell of Ft. Worth, Ricky Green & Linda Roberts of Lubbock, along with the late Dr. Robert Hunter II and Nancy & Charley Chipman all of Kerrville, announce the engagement and...
View ArticleLubbock ISD high school drum lines to appear in Fourth on Broadway parade
The combined drum lines of Lubbock ISD’s four high school marching bands will perform in the annual Fourth on Broadway Parade Friday. The drum line will also play while the 5K run begins from downtown,...
View ArticleSalvation Army in Lubbock welcomes new leadership
The Salvation Army in Lubbock welcomed its new leaders Thursday.Captains Robert and Nicole Parker and their family are replacing Majors Tim and Cheryl Grider, who were reassigned to the Salvation Army...
View ArticleOur View: Savor every moment of July 4 for all the things we hold dear
The U.S. Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence 238 years ago today. Think about how powerful the moment was. The ideas of liberty and independence spawned a revolution and the...
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Asleep at the Wheel headlines at Cactus Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel will headline a concert of Western swing and country music at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly...
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MusicFRIDAY4th on Broadway Street Dance with Randy Rogers Band — 7 p.m., Lubbock Courthouse Plaza, Broadway and Texas Avenue. $15. 770-2000.D.G. Flewellyn — 5 p.m., Abuelo’s, 4401 82nd St. Acoustic...
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Kourtney Kay Row Johnson, 22, of Lubbock died July 2, 2014. Private services will be held Saturday, July 5. Combest Family Funeral Homes.Charlene Jones, 82, of Lubbock died July 1, 2014. Memorial...
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Melinda Findlater of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces at 6:12 p.m. June 22 at University Medical Center.Mr. Justin McAdoo and Ms. Morgan Loughrey of Lubbock and...
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25 years ago:South Plains cities will be busy with activity today as area residents celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, parades, fireworks, sporting events, musical entertainment and a variety...
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West named to Tech’strack and field staff Texas Tech track and field coach Wes Kittley announced the hiring of Devin West on Thursday as the program’s new assistant coach for women’s sprints and...
View ArticleHats Off: Broadway Festivals always puts on good show for July 4 holidy
Stephanie Nairn, executive director of Broadway Festivals, Inc. that puts on Fourth on Broadway, staff and board of directors, musicians and countless volunteers are to be commended for giving the...
View Article4th on Broadway events continue
The 4th on Broadway events continued today with the Broadway Street Races and a parade.Isaac Placentia, a cross country runner at Louisiana State University, finished first in the 5k Yankee Doodle Dash...
View ArticleLubbock heritage is the draw of Early Settlers Reunion
The emcee of the Early Settlers Reunion said the people who have lived in Lubbock longest like to get together and talk about Lubbock’s earliest days. It’s not necessarily a reunion of the earliest...
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MONDAY-FRIDAYSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1011 Slide Road: SonTreasure Island theme, 5:30-8 p.m. Children in preschool through fifth grade welcome. Hosted by Episcopal churches of Lubbock....
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Country gospel group to play in Lubbock Country Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and “Group of the Decade” Desert Reign will play at Celebration Christian Center, 8001 Upland Ave., Sunday at 10:45...
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