Death Notices
Joe Scott Alexander, 71, of Lubbock died Aug. 6, 2013. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. today at Cowboy Church of the South Plains. Combest Family Funeral Homes.Lula Mae “Dottie” Ashbrook, 88, of...
View ArticleLetter: Her son managed to obtain a voter ID
When I read about people complaining they are unable to get a voter ID, I cannot help but be angry!My son, who is profoundly deaf from birth, lives in an assisted-living facility in Fort Worth. He is...
View ArticleHats Off: Local elves are making stockings for overseas military personnel
Christmas seems like a long time way, but a group of Lubbock and area people nicknamed “Stocking Patriots” are busy making stockings that will be sent to military personnel of Kunsan Air Base in South...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Megan Arguello of Lockney, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces at 12:18 p.m. July 23 at University Medical Center.Ms. Michelle Marie Martinez of Lubbock, a boy weighing 5 pounds,...
View ArticlePEN Project conference to be held today
The PEN Project statewide conference will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Aug. 10, at the Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289. The cost is free for parents and $25 for professionals. Keynote speakers...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Texas Tech University is gearing up for an accelerated presidential search and a more pressurized legislative session now that President Lauro Cavazos is leaving 11 months sooner than...
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESCynthia Yvonne Cofield against Mainly Water, Culligan Water Conditioning and Roy Jack McKinney, suit on personal injury auto99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C....
View ArticleElvis tribute artist returns on anniversary of King's 1977 death
A bit of this and a bit of that .... with specialty films now reaching out to Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium at the Museum of Texas Tech, specifically a quartet of Humphrey Bogart favorites this...
View ArticleCentennial Bank helps downtown redevelopment
Downtown Lubbock was once the center of all local commerce; vacant buildings were only empty for enough time for the new tenants to move in. Lubbock has expanded and local businesses have followed....
View ArticleCommunity Briefs
Clothing donations needed for students Donations are needed for the back-to-school clothing giveaway at the Bridge of Lubbock, 1301 E. Redbud Ave. The donations help low income families in preparation...
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Enter to win Citibus CitiKids bus pass Citibus is hosting its back-to-school campaign and by texting 1 to 70720 you can enter a drawing to win a CitiKids 90-day bus pass and a backpack filled with...
View ArticleConvention Calendar
■ Today, Aug. 11-Thursday, Aug. 15 — 2013 Texas International Cotton School. Expected attendance: 25.■ Monday, Aug. 12-Friday, Aug. 16 — Texas Tech University Center for Professional Development, 40th...
View ArticleBusiness bulletin board
Matthew Webb joins Hoyl Financial Steve Hoyl, president of Lubbock’s Firsttar Tax & Insurance Services, recently announced that Matthew A. Webb has joined the Hoyl Financial team as a senior...
View ArticleCommercial construction permits
Contractor Location Project ValueWiley Hicks Jr. 4913 S. Loop 289 7,572 sq. ft. $300,000Doug Brown Construction 1702 19th St. 3,000 sq. ft. $38,000
View ArticleGreenberg: Who are people behind some new bylines?
You’re seeing a lot of new bylines because we have a bunch of new reporters.Let me introduce them in order of appearance.■ Krista Pirtle joined our sports staff in late June, after graduating from...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: More encouraging news about Lubbock's economy
The Lubbock Economic Index reached a new high of 135.3 for June. That’s 7.5 percent higher than the level for June 2012. Lubbock’s economy grew at a 5.8 percent rate for the first six months of 2013,...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Blessings followed house fire a year ago
On Aug.11, 2012, one year ago today, we lost everything in a fire in our home. Since then, we know the Lord blesses us daily with his merciful grace in answer to prayers offered for us by members of...
View ArticleOur View: Our elected officials should act with decorum and work together
We usually want to see as much of the city of Lubbock’s business as possible conducted in open meetings and in public view. We have been frustrated this year by a lot of discussions made in closed...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Johnnie Bowman, 96, of Lorenzo died Aug. 9, 2013. Services are pending with Adams Funeral Home of Lorenzo. Michaeleen Ann Glendening died Aug. 8, 2013. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug....
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Fall arts, crafts fest to be held Sept. 14 The 43rd annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. The...
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