Births
Mr. Joseph Loving and Ms. Kasey Pettit of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds at 7 a.m. July 24 at University Medical Center. Mr. Terrence Conner and Ms. Tartazna Upshaw of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7...
View ArticleFrom The A-J's Pages
25 years ago: Brook Sugg, born Aug. 8, 1980, is 8 years old today, 8/8/88.50 years ago:The Address: 4616 Canton, Ave., Lubbock, Tex. U.S.A. This is now home for Cosme Rodriguez, 23, his sister Mrs....
View ArticleHot Damn Run set for Saturday
The 2013 Hot Damn Run will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Canyon Lakes No. 6, 22nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The cost is $5 for West Texas Running Club members and all...
View ArticleUpcoming events slated for South Plains
Arts & Crafts Fest again includes Antiques Alley The 43rd annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts...
View Article7 productions staged on South Plains
“Children of Eden” — 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Co-produced by Lubbock Christian University, Broadway Church of Christ and Monterey Church of Christ, with performances at McDonald Moody Auditorium on the...
View ArticleGO! Calendar
MusicFRIDAYMagic Moments of the ’60s and ’70s — 7:30 p.m., Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. $20-$40. 762-3233.Mark Wallney and Mike Pritchard — 5:30 p.m., Melt Lounge, 1711 Texas Ave. Free....
View ArticleDeath Notices
Lidia Espinosa Cedillo, 84, died Aug. 6, 2013, at her residence. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Calvillo Funeral Home.Edward Tillman Courtney, 72, of Morton...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: A landscape boulder protects a home from a speeding driver.
Lubbock police said a driver they were pursuing crashed into a 5,000-pound boulder in the yard of a Lubbock home Tuesday. The homeowners planned wisely to protect their house, which is on a corner,...
View ArticleOur View: Effects of drought on Texas lakes show need to protect resources
The blistering effects of recent years of drought on the 109 lakes that provide water to Texas residents should help make the State Water Infrastructure Fund of Texas an easy sell to Texas voters in...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:A man whose charred body was discovered Friday morning in his burned mini-van in Lynn County has been identified as a 63-year-old Lubbock resident.50 years ago:Lubbock voters will go to...
View ArticleNeugebauer to speak with constituents during town halls
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Lubbock) will visit with constituents during a series of town hall meetings this week in the South Plains.■ Snyder — Neugebauer will speak from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug....
View ArticleLubbock police investigating early morning shooting at Club Relaxation
Lubbock police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning at an after hours club that left one woman wounded.An unidentified woman walked into University Medical Center around 3:40 a.m....
View ArticleArea school officials proud of ratings, others looking to improve
The anticipation for many area educators is over, and now there’s reason to celebrate. The Texas Education Agency released school ratings Thursday, and all Lubbock County school districts and most in...
View ArticleCity urges caution in construction areas
City urges caution in construction areas A new water transmission pipleline will cause some traffic closures and disruptions for late summer and early fall in Lubbock. The city is urging drivers to use...
View ArticleLubbock police honor officers during graduation ceremony
With quick, decisive action, three Lubbock police officers helped save lives in separate incidents this year.These officers were recognized for their efforts during Friday’s Lubbock Police Academy...
View ArticleLubbock City Hall offers school supply barrel
The city of Lubbock is participating in the Supply Our Schools school supply drive through United Supermarkets. Officials placed a barrel inside the main entrance to city hall this week and are...
View Article5826 102nd Street - Lakewood Estates
5826 102nd Street – Lakewood EstatesThis week’s Featured Home, sponsored by the West Texas Home Builders Association in cooperation with the Lubbock Avalanche Journal, is brought to you by Creative...
View ArticleKearney & Associates welcomes new agent
Kearney & Associates, REALTORS® is pleased to welcome Jamie Overton to the staff as a new agent.Jamie was in Lubbock and spent her first 16 years in Idalou before moving to Lubbock. After...
View ArticleJamaica Calendar
Jamaicas, or social gatherings, are held by Catholic churches. Jamaicas typically involve food, music and games.SUNDAY■ Our Lady of Grace, Lubbock, 3111 Erskine St., noon-8 p.m.
View ArticleFaith briefs
Afton Baptist to mark 125th anniversary Afton Baptist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Aug. 18. There will be singing, worship and a barbeque luncheon.RSVP is required by Sunday, Aug. 11....
View Article