Committee honors businesses for beautification
Oakwood Baptist Church, 6002 Ave. U, Vandelia Church of Christ, 2002 60th St., and First Foursquare Church, 10701 Indiana Ave., were all recognized by the Citywide Pride Committee for good beautification.
View ArticleChamber's upcoming ribbon cuttings
Omni Plates, 4412 74th St., 4:30 p.m. TuesdayBig Brother Big Sisters, 4316 Knoxville Ave., 4:30 p.m. WednesdayGoodwill Industries of Northwest Lubbock, 5710 Spur 327, 8:30 a.m. Friday
View ArticleFall Walk Through the Ranch set for Saturday
Fall Walk Through the Ranch Saturday The “Fall Walk Through the Ranch” benefiting the Southwest Parkinson Society is set for Saturday, Oct. 25.Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m. at the...
View ArticleConvention calendar
■ MONDAY— West TX Golf Course Superintendents Association’s 2014 West Texas Turfgrass & Irrigation Conference and Trade Show■ WEDNESDAY — Texas Tech Block and Bridle Club’s 2014 National Block...
View ArticleSales tax licenses ending Oct. 10
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending Oct. 10:■ QWRA II Beverages, LLC, 1415 University Ave.■ Ravi’s Hookah Lounge, 1717 Texas Ave. ■...
View ArticleResidents play important role in maintaining Lubbock infrastructure, leaders say
Whether it’s reporting road issues or city officials making sure those problems are corrected, both Lubbock and its residents play an important role in maintaining local infrastructure.“The city’s role...
View ArticleLibrary Board, City Council meetings set for this week
PUBLIC MEETINGSYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.■ MondayLibraries Board; noon; Groves Branch Library; 5520 19th St.■ TuesdayMetropolitan...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Soloman Bunton, 76, of Lubbock died Oct. 17, 2014. Services are pending with Ossie Curry Funeral Home.Felipe Contreras, 94, of Lubbock died Oct. 17, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
SPAG to conduct ‘Heat the Town’ The South Plains Association of Governments Area Agency on Aging (SPAG-AAA) and the South Plains Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA-SP) will...
View ArticleTECH VOLLEYBALL CORRALS THE CYCLONES IN FIVE SETS
The Texas Tech volleyball team assured itself of its first winning season since 2001 when it ended the fifth set on a 5-0 run to defeat Iowa State on Saturday in Lubbock....
View ArticleQuick Opinion: GE profit increase encouraging
General Electric’s 11 percent increase in its third quarter profits is encouraging news for U.S. business. A company spokesman said U.S. industrial activity is at its highest level since the financial...
View ArticleLetter: WVU fan's letter choked her up
Re: The letter “WVU fans enjoyed Lubbock trip,” A-J, 10-16.As a native West Virginian but a transplanted Texan since 1982, I actually choked up when I read the letter from Karen Workman of Hurricane,...
View ArticleJakeem Grant involved in off-campus incident, "doing well"
Texas Tech wide receiver Jakeem Grant was injured during an off-campus incident early Sunday morning at El Fronteriso, in the 12000 block of U.S. 87 in Lubbock County. More than 20 rounds were fired...
View ArticleLone Star Varsity top 10 area football teams
Each week, Lone Star Varsity ranks the top 10 area football teams. For more on these and all other area teams, visit LoneStarVarsity.com.Week 8 1Frenship: The Tigers (6-2) improve to 2-0 in district...
View ArticleMold problem? For expert service, call SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock
Any home or business can quickly become infested with mold with the introduction of a water source, like a damaged roof or a plumbing leak. Even in the dry climate of West Texas, mold can spread...
View ArticleGrand Court Lubbock celebrates family with special events, fun
It’s time again for Halloween, and residents and staff of Grand Court Lubbock, a Brookdale Community, are excited to invite family and friends to the Harvest Festival on Friday, Oct. 31, starting at 6...
View ArticleDeath notices
Leo Badillo, 42, of Lubbock died Oct. 14, 2014. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. today, Oct. 20, at Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel. Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.Wauldean Herring, 96, of Lubbock died...
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Abiline ISD Halloween ClassicFriday-SaturdayDiamondback Golf CourseGirls TournamentTeam Standings, Gold Division1. Andrews 303-302–605, 2. Snyder 317-318–635, 3. Odessa Permian 310-335–645, 4....
View ArticleLubbock firefighters to raise money for winter coats
Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association are raising money for their 2nd Annual Operation Warm Fire Fighters Coats for Kids Program. This year firefighters hope to...
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