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25 years ago:City Council members promised Thursday that Lubbock Downs will be annexed into the city and afforded water and sewer services if racetrack officials get an expansion project rolling.50...
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Alvin Lee Austin, 82, of Lubbock died Nov. 15, 2014. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Idalou Cemetery. Combest Family Funeral Homes.Jerry Johnson, 71, of Levelland died Nov....
View ArticleHockey great Gordie Howe in declining health in Lubbock
Gordie Howe's family says the hockey Hall of Famer "has taken a turn for the worse" after suffering another stroke recently.Mark Howe said Sunday his father's most recent stroke occurred about a week...
View ArticleCity to host two vaccination clinics this week
The city of Lubbock Health Department will host immunization clinics Wednesday and Friday.The clinic on Wednesday will be at the Health Department, 806 18th St., from 1:30 to 4 p.m..The Friday clinic...
View ArticleDillard's selling cookbook for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser
Dillard’s department stores are now selling the “Southern Living Christmas & Year-Round Celebrations” cookbook at locations in Lubbock, Abilene, Midland, Odessa and San Angelo. Proceeds from the...
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Ruby Barker, 81, died Nov. 16, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at Mark A. Jones Memorial Chapel in Brownfield. Mark A. Jones Funeral Directors of Brownfield.Minnie Bell Dotsey Beaty,...
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Cactus brings back ‘Winnebago Whoopie’ The musical production “Winnebago Whoopie,” directed by Jane Prince Jones, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave.The...
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The Bridge to offer free flu shot clinic The Bridge of Lubbock will host a free flu shot clinic provided by Walgreens on Tuesday. The clinic will include vaccinations for both adults and children at...
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Mr. and Mrs. Israel Maldonado of Floydada, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces at 9:42 p.m. Nov. 6 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spain of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces at...
View ArticleA little more roster space for Shallowater
It’s known that winning football teams deprive basketball teams at the same school of players — but that doesn’t make it any less troublesome, particularly at smaller schools.Currently, Shallowater has...
View ArticleBoys Basketball Super Teams
Classes 6A-5A-4AFirst team 1. G: Jesse Johns, Sr., Estacado: Arguably the most complete basketball player on the South Plains. The 6-foot-3 Johns, who averaged 18.5 points in his third season on...
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Dorothy Lou Barrington, 82, of Kingwood died Nov. 17, 2014. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at First Baptist Church of Lamesa. Branon Funeral Home of Lamesa.Carl John Bontke, 76, of...
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DIVORCES GRANTEDOlivia Santoyo and Roy SantoyoEvell Johnson and George Smith Sr.DIVORCES FILEDStephen Gregory Ropes and Misty Shawn RopesRita Aguirre and Jorge AguirreAlvin Leonard Moody and Catherine...
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■ Assumed name: Hub City Title Loans; owner: Insight Business Services Inc.■ Assumed name: Professional Service; owner: Charles R. Carney■ Assumed name: Jireh Home Fashion; owner: Angelica Moreno■...
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Skyviews tips to aid Meals on Wheels Tips received by servers at Skyviews, 1901 University Ave., Suite 600, are donated back to the university program. During the month of November, one-half of all...
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Off to Austin! Coverage of the send-offs for statebound volleyball teams from Shallowater and Seminole high schools. SECTION A
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Tech baseball team signs top 15 class The Texas Tech baseball program announced its 2015 early signing class Tuesday as third-year head coach Tim Tadlock and his staff assembled the No. 14 recruiting...
View ArticleSlaton downs Tahoka behind Maxwell's 16-point outing
TAHOKA — The Slaton Lady Tigerettes downed Tahoka 47-17 Thursday behind 16 points from Taliea Maxwell. Slaton was able to find success in the first quarter, jumping out to a 12-5 lead after senior...
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