Special City Council among public meetings scheduled this week
PUBLIC MEETINGS You can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action. ■ MondayCity offices closed■ TuesdayCoffee with the Mayor; 7:30 a.m.; Market Street, Peet’s...
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Rickey Lynn Dykes, 61, of Lubbock died Aug. 30, 2014. Services are pending with Head Duarte Funeral Home.Martha Sue Massey, 72, of Lubbock died Aug. 25, 2014. Services are pending with Agape Funeral...
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25 years ago:South Plains grape growers are finding markets for their product despite Teysha Cellar’s inability to buy this year’s crops.50 years ago:Almost 200 employees of the City of Lubbock will...
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Disability resource fair to be Saturday The South Plains Parent Palooza and Disability Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at High Point Village, 10911 Slide Road. The event is...
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Susan Reimer had two aces, one assist, eight digs, and nine kills in Seminole’s 25-17, 25-21 defeat of Cooper on Saturday at the Frenship Tournament. The Maidens now have a record of 19-3.Kendall...
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Water can be very damaging to property. Be it a leaking roof, broken water heater, overflowing toilet or burst pipe, it’s vital to get in quick and remove the water to mitigate the damage. That’s where...
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25 years ago:Pleas that education in Lubbock must not be short-changed collided with threats of a rollback election and a call for administrative “heads to roll” during stormy two-hour public hearings...
View ArticlePolls closed Monday for SD 28 early voting
There were 325 ballots cast Sunday — the seventh day of early voting for the Senate District 28 special election, according to the Lubbock County Office of Elections. The seven-day total is 6,679.Early...
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James A. Berkeley, 64, of Lubbock died Aug. 31, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary.Ronny Doye Blackledge of Levelland died Aug. 31, 2014. Services will be Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the George...
View ArticleHeart Walk scheduled for September 20
Teams of walkers are being accepted to participate in the 2014 Lubbock Heart Walk on Sept. 20. Participants will gather at Texas Tech’s Frazier Alumni Pavilion, located near the southwest corner of...
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UMC center hosting six-week boot camp University Medical Center Activities Center will host a six-week boot camp from Sept. 23 through Nov. 1 three times a week. Classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays...
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Volunteers sought for fall arts, crafts show The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center is currently looking for one-time volunteers for the 44th annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival.The event is...
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Viewing party set for special on cancer American Cancer Society Relay for Life volunteer organizers will host a viewing party of Stand Up To Cancer primetime special on Friday at Hope Lodge Lubbock,...
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25 years ago:Lubbock residents and county officials filled the commissioners courtroom on Friday during a public hearing on a proposed 42-percent property tax increase.50 years ago:Two day nurseries,...
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Lady Raiders hireIndiana assistant Texas Tech on Monday announced the hiring of women’s assistant basketball coach Brandi Poole, who spent the last two years on the Indiana staff.Poole replaces Brett...
View ArticleLubbock police find four truckloads of stolen property during traffic stop
Lubbock police arrested a man Monday after, they said, he was caught with a large amount of stolen property.Samuel Danley, 28, will likely face multiple burglary charges, according to a Lubbock Police...
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