Commercial construction permits
Contractor Location Project ValueDL Finney Construction 7732 Milwaukee Ave. 3,826 square feet $550,000CMS Properties 9810 Indiana Ave., #110 1,549 square feet $15,000Wier Commercial Partners, LTD. 6006...
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 17Cafe y Pan Dulce - 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., 2501 Baylor St., Suite No. 100. Join Essential Home Health and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in an early morning networking opportunityWEDNESDAY,...
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■ Wednesday, Sept. 18-Thursday, Sept. 19 — Texas Cotton Association, 2013 Flow Meeting and Celebrate Cotton events. Expected attendance: 230.■ Monday, Sept. 23-Tuesday, Sept. 24 — Texas Pest Control...
View ArticleGot mold problems? Help has arrived! Call SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock
You already know SERVPRO® of Southwest Lubbock is the leader in fire and water restoration services, as well as a variety of residential and commercial cleaning services like carpet and air duct...
View ArticleThinking of selling and buying a new home? Now is the time to act
We are so blessed to live in a city that has a stable housing market. With the low interest rates available and the amount of activity that is going on in the market today, it’s a good time to buy or...
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Eunice Marie Benton formerly of Idalou died Sept. 5, 2013. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Combest Family Funeral Homes of Idalou.John N. Cardinal,...
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25 YearsFormer Texas Tech University President Grover E. Murray has been named to Louisiana State University’s Alumni Hall of Distinction.50 Years The Southwest Conference press tour comes to Lubbock...
View ArticleFormer Hotel Marshall being donated to university
MARSHALL (AP) — A former hotel in East Texas will be used for higher education.The Marshall News-Messenger reports the Hotel Marshall property has been donated to East Texas Baptist University for its...
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Morris Safe House raising funds The Morris Safe House will receive a portion of proceeds all day, Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Dickey’s BBQ Pit, 5412 Slide Road and 5217 98th St. Mention Morris Safe House...
View ArticleTexas Tech police calls for Sept. 6-9
Sept. 61:40 p.m. — A Texas Tech officer documented damaged property in the R31 parking lot. A weedeater hit a rock causing it to shatter the back window of a parked vehicle.2:05 p.m. — A Tech officer...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Week 2 statistics for Texas Tech's 2014 commits
Running back Justin Stockton and quarterback Patrick Mahomes had big games again in Week 2 action. Find out how the rest of the group did.
View ArticleUnited acquisition brings Albertson's presence back to South Plains
Albertson’s planned acquisition of The United Family of supermarkets, gas stations and logistical assets returns the national chain’s presence to the Lubbock market. Albertson’s pulled out of Lubbock...
View ArticleDespite youth, Sandercox steps up as leader for Frenship volleyball team
Frenship volleyball coach Jennifer McCully had no qualms whatsoever about putting sophomore Marybeth Sandercox square in the middle of the Tigers’ front line at the net.Sandercox proved her worth as an...
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In Sunday’s business column, “Guess who’s coming to town,” Churrasca Brazillian Steakhouse should have been noted as opening soon. There is currently no set opening date. The A-J regrets the error.If...
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Minerva Marie Carrasco Amalla, 78, of Morton died Sept. 9, 2013, in Lubbock. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Morton.Charles Edward Anderson, 75, of Slaton...
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Drive-thru flu vaccine clinic set for today A drive-thru flu vaccine clinic for adults, hosted by the City of Lubbock Health Department, will be today, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The shots will...
View ArticleTexas Tech police calls for Sept. 9
Sept. 98:59 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer arrested a non-student for driving with an invalid license following a traffic stop in the 2600 block of 18th Street. The suspect was taken to Lubbock County...
View ArticleSpike Dykes designated Hero of the Year by Lubbock Area Foundation
The Lubbock Area Foundation didn’t outfit Coach Spike Dykes with a cape on Tuesday, but they did declare him to be a true West Texas hero.During a news conference held at the Texas Tech Club, Dykes was...
View ArticleFederal grant to benefit Lubbock's east side
Parents, students and staff of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy were part of a kickoff celebration Monday, Sept. 9, for a federal grant that will benefit all of Lubbock’s east side. The $24.5 million...
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