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Slaton teacher to serve another term On Aug. 1, Suzanna Garcia McCall, a fourth-grade science teacher at Cathelene Thomas Elementary in Slaton ISD, began a second term as chair of the Curriculum and...
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Leandra H. Aleman, 77, of Lubbock died Sept. 4, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m. today, Sept. 8, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.Lillie Conner, 80, died Sept. 8, 2014....
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25 years ago:With Lubbock Independent School District’s financial ailment well documented, Superintendent Mike Moses said he is looking at several treatments to improve its health.50 years ago:Four...
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TODAYCrafting Class— 1 p.m. Mae Simmons Senior Center, 2004 Oak Ave. Ages 50 and older. Free. Learn a different crafting technique each Monday. 767-2700.Computer Classes— 1:30 p.m. Lubbock Senior...
View ArticleTexas Tech football schedule breakdown
OPPONENT WHEN WHERECentral Arkansas Aug. 30 LubbockThe Red Raiders held off the FCS Bears for an "embarrassing" 42-35 win UTEP Sept. 6 El PasoTech struggled on both sides of the ball but escaped,...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Special election for District 28 Senate seat
Tuesday is the date set by Gov. Rick Perry for the special election to fill the District 28 Texas Senate seat vacated by Robert Duncan. The A-J Media editorial board endorsed Rep. Charles Perry,...
View ArticleLubbock Heart Walk scheduled for Sept. 20
Teams of walkers are currently 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...
View ArticleWalk Out of the Darkness Sept. 21
The Lubbock Out of the Darkness Community Walk for suicide prevention will be Sept. 21 at Mackenzie Park. Online registration is underway at afsp.donordrive.com. Individual participants that raise more...
View ArticleWalk to End Lupus 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 online...
View ArticleCommunity Health Centers of Lubbock host diabetes management classes
The Community Health Centers of Lubbock will host free diabetes self-management and nutrition classes. The classes meet on Wednesday and Tuesday mornings. The next classes have already begun; they end...
View ArticleGoo Run scheduled for Sept. 20
Registration for the Goo Run 5K and Fun Run is underway. The event will be Sept. 20 at River Parks West in Lubbock. Tickets can be purchased at earlysignup.com/GooRunLubbock. For additional...
View ArticleTech fraternity removed from campus following student death
A Texas Tech fraternity has been closed following the unexplained death of an incoming freshman.Within a week of the death of 18-year-old Dalton Debrick, representatives from the national headquarters...
View ArticleMary Ann Goodnight tourism seminar Saturday in Canyon
Celebrate the legacy of Mary Ann Goodnight at an event scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in Canyon.“On Sept. 12, 1839, Mary Ann Dyer Goodnight was born. Each year we celebrate her many achievements...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Sned and Ms. Scott of Lubbock, a girl weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces at 4:50 a.m. Sept. 1 at University Medical Center.Mr. Ricky Luna and Ms. Norma Reyes of Snyder, a boy weighing 3 pounds, 4 ounces...
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25 years ago:The General Accounting Office (GAO) in Washington recently issued a warning that a few West Texans have been sounding for years: Supplies of drinking water in Texas are jeopardized by salt...
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Wayland golf team starts year with win PUEBLO, Colo. — Ryan Connolly closed with a 4-under-par 68 to score a four-shot victory and lead Wayland Baptist to the men’s team title Tuesday at the Wolf Pack...
View ArticleLubbock Christian University releases fall enrollment, USNWR rankings
Lubbock Christian University has announced an enrollment of 1,902 students for the fall 2014 semester.Last year, the university reported a fall enrollment of 2,002, meaning the university has lost 100...
View ArticleFrenship calendar
Thursday5 p.m.: JV volleyball, Terra Vista vs. FMS at FMS.5:30: Cooper at Heritage volleyball.Friday7:30 p.m.: Varsity football, Frenship vs. Lubbock-Cooper, at FrenshipSaturday2 p.m.: Varsity...
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