Letter: Tech fans need to grow up
I’ve had enough! Tech fans need to grow up right along with this very young Red Raider team and coaches. We want something handed to us. Shut up about “pretty boy.” At every opportunity, Kliff...
View ArticleLubbock law enforcement seek man who used stolen/forged checks at supermarkets
The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who used stolen/forged checks at several area United and Lowe’s supermarkets last month.He is described as a white man in his mid 20s. He is 5...
View ArticleCovenant Health to host Boy, Girl Talks this week
Covenant Health will host free Girl Talk and Boy Talk events on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It’s All About You, Girl, will be Tuesday and Boy Talk will be Thursday. Both events will be at...
View ArticleDeath notices
Robert E. Cherry, 84, of Lubbock died Oct. 13, 2014. Services are pending with Wilsons’ Funeral Directors of Wolfforth.Robert Allen Morgan, 80, of Sundown died Oct. 13, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m....
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Girl, Boy Talk events to be held this week Covenant Health will host free Girl Talk and Boy Talk events on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “It’s All About You, Girl,” will be Tuesday and Boy...
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MCC Lubbock plans annual fall carnival Metropolitan Community Church of Lubbock plans its annual fall carnival for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 4501 University Ave.The event features games,...
View ArticleTexas official pays $11,600 to settle dog's bites
PAYING FOR BITESAUSTIN (AP) — A central Texas justice of the peace paid $11,600 in settlements to two Travis County workers after they said his dog, which he often brought to work with him, bit them.
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Kibiwott, Texans winNew Mexico race HOBBS, N.M. — South Plains College sophomore Antibahs Kibiwott won the individual title and four teammates joined him among the top-10 finishers, leading the Texans...
View ArticleOne dead from Central Lubbock shooting
A male victim died Tuesday after he was shot in Central Lubbock.Elizabeth Martinez, 27, is charged with his murder.Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home in the 1900 block of 27th...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages: Tech parade floats read 'Spike Says Fy Pork,''Think...
25 years ago:The float said “Think Cotton,” as in post-season college football bowl. The sign on the side read, “Spike Says Fry Pork.” And the judges gave the fraternity/sorority division’s homecoming...
View Article78-year-old woman dies after vehicle collision in Northwest Lubbock
A 78-year-old woman died in a traffic accident Tuesday afternoon in the 4700 block of Fourth Street.According to the police, Serapia Rodriguez, 78, was traveling south in a 2001 Buick on a private...
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Ed Ray Baker, 79, of Post died Oct. 10, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at First Baptist Church of Post. Hudman Funeral Home of Post.Bryan Lynn Boss, 77, of Abilene died Oct....
View ArticleA-J needs freelance writers, photographers
FREELANCERS NEEDEDThe Avalanche-Journal is looking for freelance journalists and photographers to help us expand our coverage of news, business, features, community events and sports. If interested,...
View ArticleMCC Lubbock to hold fall carnival
Metropolitan Community Church of Lubbock plans its annual fall carnival for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, 4501 University Ave.The event features games, activities and prizes for kids and is open the...
View ArticleDivorces Granted
DIVORCES GRANTEDJoe Art Hernandez and Amy Danell HernandezLaura Rebecca Katherin Carter and Timothy James Carter
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■ Assumed Name: Clark Enterprises; Owner: Deanne Clark■ Assumed Name: Clark Enterprises; Owner: Sarah Clark Scott■ Assumed Name: Double T Cleaning; Owner: Carson West■ Assumed Name: Double T Cleaning;...
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Lady Chaps picked to win Heartland The Lubbock Christian University women’s basketball team is the favorite in the Heartland Conference preseason poll released Tuesday.The Lady Chaparrals received 18...
View ArticleLubbock Chamber's Educator Appreciation reception set for Oct. 22
Educators who work diligently to serve students will be honored by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce at an Educator Appreciation Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Chamber offices. The recipients...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages: Vandalism, parking tickets at LHS
25 years ago:Windshields plastered with parking tickets. Vandalism. Tow trucks dragging away illegally parked automobiles. These are frequent occurrences around the Lubbock High School campus, several...
View ArticleTubby Smith brings optimism to Red Raiders
For the first time in three years, Texas Tech men’s basketball has the same head coach for the second consecutive season.It helps that it’s Tubby Smith, who’s entering his 24th season as a head coach...
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