Wrecked truck closes eastbound road that leads to Spur 327 near Milwaukee Avenue
A truck that ended up on its right side closed down the eastbound road that leads to Spur 327 Thursday night, where the Spur crosses Milwaukee Avenue. Officials told A-J Media there were no injuries.
View ArticleMoore: Success requires performing, putting out new music
When it comes to staying in front of the masses, there are only two ways of doing that, Texas country singer/songwriter Kolton Moore said.One, you have to perform, and two, you have to keep pumping out...
View ArticlePost-breakup sadness led to waltz 'Lonely Lubbock Lights'
About 14 years ago “Honky Tonk Kid” Aaron Watson was rolling through town as the wind blew eerie and cold.And as he passed the exit he normally took to a girlfriend’s house, he realized just how cold...
View ArticleEntertainment briefs
Sing-songwriter Shaver on stage Recording artist Billy Joe Shaver will headline a concert at 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave.General admission seating is $15.Call...
View ArticleDeath notices
Services for Ben Briones, 66, of Lamesa will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at St. Margaret May’s Catholic Church. Gonzales Funeral Home of Lamesa.Susan Garcia of Lubbock died Aug. 19, 2014. Funeral...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
Fall hitting leaguesignups under way Hub City Fieldhouse is taking registrations for its fall baseball hitting league. Four-player teams are divided into multiple divisions based on age and grade...
View ArticleMARKES_WILLSON
Rebecca Markes and Joshua Willson were united in marriage August 16, 2014 in Frisco, Texas. Rev. John Owens and Rev. Andy Odom officiated the ceremony. Mackenzie Markes, sister of the bride served as...
View ArticleLubbock County Historical Commission wins state service award
The Lubbock County Historical Commission has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Historical Commission for 2013.The award is given to county commissions that demonstrate concerted...
View ArticleLubbock police searching for three people in connection with McDonald's armed...
Lubbock police are on the lookout for three people in connection with an Aug. 9 armed robbery at a South Lubbock McDonald’s restaurant.Officials released images Friday obtained from the restaurant’s...
View ArticleBridge Bash will provide free clothing and school supplies to needy families...
Bridge Bash will provide free clothing and school supplies to needy families on Saturday The Bridge of Lubbock will host the sixth annual Bridge Bash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bridge of...
View ArticleWater main break, repairs to reduce lanes at Central Lubbock intersection
Lubbock street crews were preparing to fix a water main break just before 5 p.m. Friday at Avenue Q and 19th Street.Before crews can begin fixing the leak, north- and southbound traffic on Avenue Q...
View Article3711 134th Street - Kelsey Park
3711 134th Street – Kelsey ParkLarry Driskill Construction is proud to present this week’s Featured Home. The home, sponsored by the West Texas Home Builders Association in cooperation with the Lubbock...
View ArticleLetter: Dog park is a ridiculous expenditure
Dog park is a ridiculous expenditure If I thought my neighbors would not allow their dogs to relieve themselves in my yard, I might consider the dog park, though I don’t own a dog.But since that’s not...
View ArticleRangel: Perry hopes to get into Senate without runoff
AUSTIN — Oh, those runoffs.Special elections for Texas Legislature seats are rare in West Texas, especially for the Senate. The last time this happened was 10 years ago when now-Sen. Kel Seliger,...
View ArticleCivil courts
99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERRyan Harlan against Hibachi of Lubbock Inc., Jeremy Scholtz and Vicki Lin, suit on other civil
View ArticleCommunity calendar
TODAYTech Knight Kickoff— 6-9 p.m. Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall, 4702 130th St. 831-6537.Left-to-Right Book Group— 2 p.m. Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. The group will discuss “The...
View ArticleBirths
Ms. Rockymore of Lubbock, a girl weighing 4 pounds, 14 ounces at 7:53 p.m. Aug. 11 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Devin Lewis of Dimmitt, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces at 11:51 a.m....
View ArticleGodinez Anniversary
MR. & MRS. GODINEZMr. and Mrs. Richard David and Mary Helen Godinez of Lubbock recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They are the parents of Gina Godinez, Gary...
View ArticleFlournoy Anniversary
MR. & MRS. FLOURNOYMr. and Mrs. Harold and Melva Flournoy of Lubbock recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe with family. They are the parents of Rick...
View ArticleFlores Anniversary
MR. & MRS. FLORESMr. and Mrs. Bryant and Floy Flores of Lubbock will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary through the month of August at various places including the Indiana Avenue Baptist...
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