Jamaicas Calendar
The following is a list of jamaicas, or social gatherings, in area Catholic churches. Jamaicas typically involve food, music and games.SUNDAYSt. Philip Benizi, noon-7 p.m. 10th and Avenue J in...
View ArticleLubbock's employment numbers continue to show growth
The Lubbock MSA job numbers continued to look good during the month of July, according to a news release by Workforce Solutions of the South Plains.Employment rose .2 percent in July, raising the...
View ArticleSenate candidate forum scheduled for Sept. 2
A candidate forum for the Texas State Senate seat left vacant by now-Chancellor Robert Duncan is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Hosted by the Lubbock Economics Council, the event will take place at...
View ArticleNot the right kiss? Lubbock experts say kissing bug, Chagas scare premature
Don’t start puckering up too soon. Those conenose bugs, better known as kissing bugs that can carry the potentially fatal Chagas disease, haven’t started making the smooch-stealing invasion of the Hub...
View ArticleLubbock High, Coronado sort out issues in scrimmage
In five games as a freshman quarterback last season, Christian Hayes threw for 1,252 yards, ran for 564 yards and combined for 19 touchdowns. Still, he might not end up as Coronado’s starting...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Grubbs and Ms. Perez of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 10 at University Medical Center.Mr. Anderson and Ms. Martinez of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce at...
View ArticleCivil Filings
99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERJoel Keltz against Mary Turner, suit on personal injury auto237TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE LES HATCHAlliance Federal Credit Union against Billy L. Powell, suit on...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Collision Center of Lubbock; owner: Lowell Owens■ Assumed name: Collision Center of Lubbock; owner: Janette Owens■ Assumed name: Law Brothers Security Systems; owner: Lowell Owens■...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Becton Bridge, although rustic, will never be confused with “the rude bridge that arched the flood.”50 years ago:Lubbock will become the focal point of Texas’ thorny congressional...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
Westerners tennis team starts fast Lubbock High swept boys singles and doubles on the way to beating Monterey 16-3 Friday in high school tennis.Later in the day, Monterey blanked Greenwood 19-0 and...
View ArticleTrinity sweeps through pool play
ABILENE — Molly Johnston registered 24 kills, helping Trinity Christian sweep four pool-play matches Friday and advance to the gold bracket of the Bev Ball Classic.Trinity (5-0) will face Breckenridge...
View ArticleElectric Utility Board, Veterans Advisory Committee among meetings this week
PUBLIC MEETINGS You can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action. ■ Monday Libraries Board; 12 p.m.; Mahon Library; 1306 9th St. ■ Tuesday Electric...
View ArticleHome improvement done smartly
Greg Linder, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau of the South Plains, has seen or heard of just about every home improvement scam there is.Most of them, he said, are easily avoidable.Since...
View ArticleBradley Madison: working to offer personal care assistance
Name: Bradley MadisonAge: 27I am from: LubbockOccupation: Administrator, Calvert Personal Care Servicesread more
View ArticleWine, football dresses and 'coming soons'
Llano Estacado Winery was founded in 1976 by a few professors at Texas Tech, and has since become the largest premium winery in Texas. It’s getting even bigger, and to showcase that it hosted a...
View ArticleCity taxes going up, others unchanged or decreasing
Property values went up, and so will taxes.The average Lubbock resident living in an average-priced home could see his tax bill go up more than $50, thanks in part to a property value increase of...
View ArticleOur View: Does Lubbock need a new police station? What are we waiting for?
There’s no question Lubbock needs a new police headquarters.The A-J Media editorial board toured the current facility and it was obvious a new one is needed, and as soon as possible.But where should a...
View ArticleTickets for United Way annual campaign on sale
The Lubbock Area United Way’s 2014 annual campaign will kickoff during a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. August 28 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. During the event, this year’s campaign chair, Byrnie Bass...
View ArticleFrenship takes Sunrise title
MANSFIELD — Marybeth Sandercox and Britni Mosher had 19 and 18 kills, respectively, over two matches as Frenship beat Keller Central and Arlington Grace Prep on Saturday to win the gold bracket at the...
View ArticleSeminole tops Denver City to win Shallowater tourney
SHALLOWATER — Heading into the finals, Jacqueline Horton wanted her Seminole Maidens to stay calm and stick to their routine.They did. Seminole defeated Denver City to win the Shallowater volleyball...
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