Cattle workshop set in Snyder
Cattle workshop set in Snyder SNYDER — A Beef Cattle and Range Challenges workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the the Scurry Coliseum, 900 E. Coliseum Drive in...
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Tech Olympic sports passes on sale Season passes for Texas Tech’s Olympic sports (volleyball, soccer, softball, track) are currently on sale through the Tech ticket office.The Olympic Sports Pass costs...
View ArticleRespite care for acute cases? Emeritus confidently responds, 'Yes, We Can!'
“Yes, We Can!” is the response Emeritus gives daily to local families who have pressing questions about the level of senior care readily available to their loved ones.It’s so often expressed, Emeritus...
View Article'We're here!' says Skylights of West Texas, now in southwest Lubbock
Skylights of West Texas, Lubbock’s premier source for standard and sun tunnel skylights since 1995, is excited to announce they’ve relocated!The friendly staff and all of their resources are no longer...
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Frances Joyce Caldera, 57, of Lubbock died Aug. 23, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Agape Funeral Chapel. Agape Funeral Chapel.Ruby “Cong” Carter, 90, of Lubbock died Aug....
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Tech football fans' pledging money to the Ronald McDonald House
Good for Texas Tech defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt to endorse the recent custom of Texas Tech fans’ pledging money to Lubbock’s Ronald McDonald House for every sack by the Tech defense. It will...
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25 years ago:For the second time in more than three months, the city council made an exception Thursday to its practice of ordering supplies from the lowest bidder by favoring a second-lowest bid by a...
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Frances Joyce Caldera, 57, of Lubbock died Aug. 23, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Agape Funeral Chapel. Agape Funeral Chapel.Ruby “Cong” Carter, 90, of Lubbock died Aug....
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Diabetes education class set Thursday The second class in a free four-week series of diabetes education classes hosted by Covenant Community Outreach is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29. The classes...
View Article'Spirit Night' to benefit Family Outreach
SPIRIT NIGHTThe Family Guidance and Outreach Center of Lubbock is hosting “Spirit Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 4 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 5510 Fourth St. The center will receive a portion of the proceeds...
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25 years ago:Lubbock public school trustees voted Thursday to leave the tax rate at 90 cents per $100 valuation and reduced the 1989 budget by $4.6 million.50 years ago:Not available75 years ago:The...
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Mr. Demar Lacy and Ms. Secilia of Lubbock, a girl weighing 5 pounds, 5 ounces at 11:13 a.m. July 23 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Escobedo of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces at...
View ArticleLubbock police seeking help to ID man in hit and run case
Police seek help in hit-and-run case Lubbock police are seeking help identifying a man they believe is involved in an Aug. 18 hit-and-run accident.The accident occurred at the Amigos Supermarket in the...
View ArticleLubbock Chorale looking for singers
Lubbock Chorale looking for singers The Lubbock Chorale is looking for people to join them in its 38th season for, “Musical Magic: Medieval to Modern.”A rehearsal will be held today, Aug. 27. Anyone...
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Cooper tops Trinity in four gamesWOODROW — Cooper knocked off Trinity Christian, 20-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 Monday in high school volleyball.Peyton Mandrell pounded 13 kills for Trinity (6-7-2), and...
View ArticleAllstate ranks Lubbock 5th safest driving city in Texas and 50th in the nation
Lubbock drivers are the fifth safest drivers in Texas, according to an Allstate report released Tuesday, Aug. 27.The insurance company’s America’s Best Drivers Report compares vehicle insurance claims...
View Article114th and Quaker now a 4-way stop
114th and Quaker now a four-way stop Lubbock drivers are urged to pay attention when crossing at 114th Street and Quaker Avenue. A city news release said the traffic signal has been converted from a...
View ArticleLPD trying to ID shoplifter
LPD trying to identify Wal-Mart shoplifter Lubbock police are looking for a man they say shoplifted from the Wal-Mart in the 1900 block of Marsha Sharp Freeway in late July.His picture was captured on...
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