Lubbock Community Health Centers asking for local support
The Lubbock Community Health Centers and the Larry Combest Health & Wellness Center kicked off a campaign of support Aug. 2. Community health centers will experience a cut in funding in 2015 due to...
View ArticleLubbock Walk to End Lupus scheduled for Sept. 20
The local lupus support group will host the sixth annual Lubbock Walk to End Lupus at 9 a.m. Sept. 20.Registration is required, but there is no fee. People who wish to participate can register at...
View ArticleLubbock Children's Health Clinic open for back-to-school checks
Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic has a north clinic location at 302 N. University Ave. and the East Clinic is located at 1801 E. 14th St. Both clinics are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through...
View ArticleLubbock Children's Health Clinic receives grant
Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic of Lubbock received a $5,000 grant from the Lubbock Area Foundation for pharmacy assistance and laboratory services. The clinic is a nonprofit organization that caters...
View ArticlePolice respond to single-vehicle accident near 34th Street and I-27
Lubbock police responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a pickup truck that collided with a guard rail near 34th Street and Interstate 27.One person was transported to University Medical Center...
View ArticleAfter high 2013 rating, former 'consistently low-performing' Estacado High...
Though it didn’t meet the state academic standard this year, all hope is not lost for Estacado High School.The campus was the Lubbock Independent School District’s only high school labeled...
View ArticleNew principals, professionals welcomed at AACLC meet-and-greet
The city is planting the seeds for a new future for East Lubbock, T.J. Patterson said.Patterson, former District 2 city councilman, joined about 60 others for a meet-and-greet of new principals of...
View ArticleLA-bound flight makes emergency landing in Lubbock
A flight bound for Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Lubbock Monday night after experiencing mechanical problems.American Airlines flight 2381, departing from Orlando, landed safely at Lubbock...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Octavio “Wedo” Celis, 52, of Lubbock died Aug. 9, 2014. Services are pending with Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.Daniel Cuellar, 84, of Lubbock died Aug. 11, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin...
View ArticleHealth briefs
UBS issues need for negative blood types United Blood Services is asking for negative blood type donations. A critical appeal was issued Thursday. People who wish to donate must be at least 16 years...
View ArticleThings to do
TODAYThe Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon— 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road. $15. Program features musical selections by Corbin DeSpain and speaker Annalon Gilbreath...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Inadequate training and a shortage of personnel in the city’s communications center have created a dangerous situation for Lubbock police officers and citizens, according to a veteran...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Justin Zimmerman and Ms. Trish Vanier of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces at 5:56 p.m. Aug. 3 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Dyck of Seagraves, a girl weighing 9 pounds, 8...
View ArticleTxDOT to host public meeting on outer route study
The Texas Department of Transportation will host its third public meeting to discuss and receive input on the second phase of the Lubbock Outer Route Study August 21. TxDOT is seeking public opinion on...
View ArticleLubbock Habitat continues its Summer Blowout Sale
The Lubbock Habitat for Humanity has added another donation to their “Summer Blowout Sale,” and has since decided to extend the operation.The donation of approximately 500 pieces of bedroom furniture...
View ArticleLubbock branch of national vigil planned for Thursday
Lubbockites are invited to gather at 6 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Circle on the Texas Tech campus in honor of Missouri teenager Michael Brown.The event is part of National Moment of Silence, a...
View ArticleLubbock felt influence of Underwood family
The influence of Archie and Minnie Underwood and their four children seemed to touch everything in whatever place they happened to be.They will be remembered in a special tribute by the Lubbock Area...
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