Drying times: Could the rapidly depleting Ogallala Aquifer run dry?
The Ogallala Aquifer across the region has dropped about 325 billion gallons every year for at least the past four decades.To put that number into perspective, the roughly one-foot annual drop in the...
View ArticleLetter: A single mom tells her smoke-related story
I’m writing to voice my support for a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance.Lubbock business leaders have asked, “What kind of single mom works in a bar?” Well, single moms like me, who need to provide...
View ArticleLubbock area affiliate of Susan G. Komen to host kick-off celebration
Komen set to host kickoff celebration The Lubbock Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen will present its kickoff to the 20th annual Race for the Cure with a celebration including the Lubbock Chamber of...
View ArticleCommittee honors clean businesses
Faith Christian Family Church, 3616 58th St., Sunset International Bible Institute Missions Building, 3728 34th St., and The Shropshire Agency, 5812 66th St., were all recognized by the City-Wide Pride...
View ArticleConvention calendar
■ Aug. 17— Texas Tech 2014 residential hall move-in weekend■ Aug. 17— Texas Tech 41st annual Banking School■ Aug. 21— Texas Economic Development Council
View ArticleSales tax licenses ending Aug. 1
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending Aug. 1■ Joseph Products; 916 16th St.■ The West Table; 1204 Broadway Suite, 102-103■ Loretta’s...
View ArticleJohn Robinson joins FirstBank & Trust
John Robinson joins FirstBank & Trust Barry Orr, chairman and CEO of FirstBank & Trust, announced the appointment of John Robinson to president of the MidCity office. Robinson was born and...
View ArticleLubbock Advertising Federation to honor Shirley Schleuse with 2014 AAF Silver...
Schleuse honored with AAF Silver Medal Shirley Schleuse, who recently retired after a 37-year advertising career, will be honored this week by Lubbock Advertising Federation as its 55th recipient of...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Grateful for her ophthalmologist's care
When I was 15, I went to get my driver’s license permit and could not pass the eye exam. After being examined, I was referred to Dr. Kevin Allison, a Lubbock ophthalmologist. I am currently 32 and have...
View ArticleYoung Anniversary
MR. & MRS. YOUNGMr. and Mrs. Jerry Young of Lubbock, formerly of Littlefield, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family. They are the parents of Anita Young of Lubbock, Kay...
View ArticleMurphy Anniversary
MR. & MRS. MURPHYMr. and Mrs. Bob Murphy recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family reunion in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They are the parents of Mike Murphy and wife Sherie...
View ArticleNewman Anniversary
MR. & MRS. NEWMANMr. and Mrs. Waylan and Nelda Newman of Lubbock recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Larry Newman of Lubbock and Ann Hepburn of San Antonio....
View ArticleMoreno Anniversary
MR. & MRS. MORENOMr. and Mrs. Eddy and Lupe Moreno of Lubbock recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance at the Texas Tech Frazier Alumni Pavilion. They are the...
View ArticleDeath notices
Olivia Castillo Duarte, 56, of Lubbock died Aug. 9, 2014. Services are pending with Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.D.T. Graham, 87, of Plainview died Aug. 8, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 p.m....
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Three years’ work by the Board of City Development’s Small Business Committee bit the dust Wednesday when committee members agreed — without an official vote — to suspend work on a...
View ArticleDeath notices
Services for Shayne Paul Childers, 43, will be 10 a.m. today, Aug. 11, at the old Junior High Auditorium in Seminole. Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.Idella Katherine Escobar, 88, died Aug. 9, 2014....
View ArticleSheriff's office offering reward for information on Andy's Ice Cream assault
The Lubbock Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest in an attempted robbery and aggravated assault of two Frosty Treats employees on July 26.According to a news...
View ArticleLubbock Walk to End Alzheimer's is Sept. 6
Online registration for the Lubbock Walk to End Alzheimer’s is underway. The event is scheduled for September 6 at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater, located at 413 East Broadway. Participation is free, but...
View ArticleKomen Lubbock celebrates 20 years
Komen Lubbock will host a ribbon cutting on Thursday to mark the 20th Anniversary Race for the Cure kick-off celebration. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the Komen Lubbock Office, located at 7412...
View ArticleRegistration for Goo Run underway
Registration for the Goo Run 5K and Fun Run is now under way. The event will be Sept. 20 at River Parks West in Lubbock. Tickets can be purchased at earlysignup.com/GooRunLubbock. For additional...
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