Frenship falls to Midland High
Jennifer McCully said the Tigers are a different volleyball team.Despite their recent losses - including this one against Midland High - the Frenship coach said she can see an improvement.“I wish today...
View ArticleEducators describe mixed emotions of retiring
As Lubbock students and teachers headed back to school recently for a new year, Altah Swindle didn’t join them.After 30 years as a teacher, Swindle said she has had mixed emotions about...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Neil Beeks, 69, of Hermleigh died Sept. 9, 2014. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Hermleigh United Methodist Church. Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home of Snyder.Don O. Cooper, 67, of Lubbock...
View ArticleCotton companies host field days
Cotton companies host field days Area cotton companies are hosting the following field days:Sept. 16 — Deltapine grower field day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mark and Blaine Nichols farm, SeminoleSept. 17 —...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Brice Rogers and Ms. Jaclyn Nicholson of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces at 4:16 p.m. Sept. 5 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hartline of Floydada, a boy weighing...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed Name: Twisted Wick Candle Co.; Owner: Austin Fields■ Assumed Name: Hub Cuty Dart Assn.; Owner: Kirstie Diggs■ Assumed Name: D-Taxes; Owner: Consuelo P. Mora
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
LCU forward named player of the week Lubbock Christian University forward Brooke Wendl was named Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday.read more
View ArticleTheater Box
“Almost Maine” — 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Popular stage production by John Carianio. Wayland University Theatre, 1900 W. Seventh St., Wayland University campus, Plainview. Marti Runnels, artistic director;...
View ArticleLCT announces details for 10-Minute Play Festival
LCT announces details for 10-Minute Play Festival submissionsLubbock Community Theater will stage its first “Tumbleweed 10-Minute Play Festival” at the LCT Playhouse, 4230 Boston Ave. These are the...
View ArticleArticle 12
Classic Jerry Lewis comedy on screen The 1963 original “The Nutty Professor” owes practically every laugh to Jerry Lewis, who stars opposite Stella Stevens, and also directed, co-wrote and co-produced...
View ArticleArticle 10
If we’ve made a mistake, we want to know so we can get it right. To comment about accuracy and coverage, call Adam Young, local news editor, at 766-8725.
View ArticleWorld's tallest dog dies at age 5
OTSEGO, Mich. (AP) — The Great Dane from Michigan that held the title of world’s tallest dog has died at age 5.Owner Kevin Doorlag told the Kalamazoo Gazette that Zeus made his debut in the 2012...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Robbie Lynn Buxkemper, 58, of Slaton died Sept. 5, 2014. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today, Sept. 12, in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Griffin Mortuary.Monte Clanton, 55, of San Angelo died...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:County commissioners put the finishing touches on summer-long budget study sessions Monday by adopting a 1989-90 budget based on a 5.4-cent increase in the property tax.50 years ago:The...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
In brief ■ The Texas Tech cross country teams will host the Red Raider Open on Friday. The women’s 5,000 meters starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s 8,000 meters. Both begin and end at the John...
View ArticleLocal briefs
MCC Lubbock plans annual fall bazaar Metropolitan Community Church of Lubbock, 4501 University Ave., plans its annual Fall Bazaar for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. In case of rain, the event will be moved...
View Article