Backpack to School drive seeks new, gently used backpacks
Backpack to School drive ends Aug. 15 The Kingsgate Center, Sprouts and The Bridge of Lubbock are hosting a “Backpack to School” drive through Aug. 15.New or gently used backpacks can be donated to any...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: 13 Lubbock restaurants participating in GO TEXAN
Good eating results in donations to Texas food banks this week with the seventh annual GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-up. Thirteen Lubbock restaurants are participating. For a list, search “GO TEXAS” at...
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1980s bands attract nostalgic rock fans The Romantics will headline the Rock of the ’80s Tour concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Pavilion, directly west of and across the...
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MusicFRIDAYNightrain — 8 p.m., Jake’s, 5025 50th St. $10.50. A Guns ‘N Roses traveling cover band. 687-5253.Cactus Hootenanny: Part Two — 7:30 p.m., Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. $25. Songs...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Louella “Granny” Alderman, 86, died July 23, 2014. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Wolfforth Church of Christ. Resthaven Funeral Home.Rachel I. Bayless, 86, of Lubbock died July...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Ask most metropolitan Texans if they are familiar with Lubbock and Texas Tech University and a blank stare will likely follow.50 years ago:Something good did come out of “Silent Spring.”...
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Mr. Anthony Wilson and Ms. Anastasia Knuckles-Wilson of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces at 1:56 a.m. July 22 at University Medical Center.Mr. Jeffrey Garza and Ms. Gabriella Rodriguez of...
View ArticleLCU named best place to work for by Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education named Lubbock Christian University as one of the best colleges in the country to work for in a recent survey. As a result, LCU made the honor roll of the Chronicle’s...
View ArticleConservative Republicans of Texas PAC endorses Perry for Duncan's Senate seat
The Conservative Republicans of Texas PAC is endorsing Rep. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, for the District 28 Senate seat formerly occupied by Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan.“Charles is a solid...
View ArticleAuthorities seize 3 pounds of marijuana in Lubbock
Authorities seized 3½ pounds of marijuana, packaging material, scales, grinders, more than $1,800 and a four-door BMW sedan as evidence July 19 in the 6500 block of Avenue O in Lubbock.Deputies...
View ArticleHats Off: Farmers use techology to make smarter irrigation decisions
Water is important to everyone, but its importance to farmers includes their livelihoods. It’s gratifying to see farmers using technology to monitor the amount of water in the soil at different levels....
View ArticleLetter: Care at Lubbock VA clinic has been excellent
Care at Lubbock VA clinic has been excellent Through the efforts of ongoing investigations and the coverage by the media, the American public has been well-informed on the myriad of problems discovered...
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Lynda Ann Beck, 63, of Seminole died July 23, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today, July 26, at First Assembly of God Church. Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.Janice Cearley, 69, of Big Spring...
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25 years ago:Status of the second-floor jail infirmary remained up in the air Tuesday — one day after county commissioners and sheriff’s department officials apparently reached an accord in the latest...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Steve Dary’on Black and Ms. Keisha Deion Lawrence of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces at 2:41 p.m. July 22 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6...
View ArticleOfficials respond to shooting in Lubbock County
Officials responded to a call of shots fired about 10:40 p.m. Saturday in the 4600 block of Ash Avenue, according to the Lubbock Sheriff's Office.A 37-year-old man was reported shot in the lower left...
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The Haven is in need of food donations The Haven Animal Care Shelter is in high need of dog and cat food donations. Donations can be dry or wet food and can be dropped off at The Haven, 4501 N. FM...
View ArticleCommittee honors clean businesses
Committee honors clean businesses South Plains Bible Church, 5402 Quaker Ave., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3211 58th St., and Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2102 49th St., were all...
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