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Red Raider Club hasspots left on S.D. trip Texas Tech announced Monday that limited spots remain for the Red Raider Club’s Holiday Bowl travel package to San Diego, Calif.Tech (7-5) plays No. 16...
View ArticleParrott, Lions outlast Plainview, 94-85
Jaxon Parrott went off for a game-high 31 points, and Trinity Christian rallied with a strong fourth quarter to outlast Plainview 94-85 on Monday.Cory Wimberly chipped in 18 points for the Lions...
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Charles Austin, 60, of Floydada died Dec. 14, 2013. Services are pending with Ossie Curry Funeral Home.Alcario “Calo” Alvarado, 87, died Dec. 14, 2013. Services will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, in...
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Ygnasio Castillo, 64, of Lubbock died Dec. 16, 2013. Services will be 7 p.m. today, Dec. 18, in the Broadway Funeral Directors Chapel. Broadway Funeral Directors.Estella Cortez, 68, of Lubbock died...
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25 Years Ago:The Lubbock Building Inspection Department has issued permits for $560,550 in new construction projects, according to city records.50 Years Ago:Efforts to obtain commitment from farmers in...
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Defending champWestmont tops WBU SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Defending NAIA national champion Westmont College pulled away from Wayland Baptist in the second half Tuesday and beat the Flying Queens...
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View ArticleCity officials to consider waiving confidentiality in Tech marketing talk
City officials will again examine a potential marketing addendum to the existing purchase power agreement with Texas Tech, but the discussions could be held in the light of public session this time.At...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Texas Tech signs five on JUCO Signing Day
Texas Tech signed five players on JUCO Signing Day that are capable of making a big impact next season.
View ArticleLifeWorks Senior Wellness at The Plaza at Lubbock focuses on needs of whole
At The Plaza at Lubbock, the focus is on keeping the joy and purpose in day-to-day life. Short-term and long-term residents enjoy a range of activities and events, tailor-made to amuse, entertain and...
View ArticleHome Builders Association to be under new leadership next year
Larry Driskill flew U-2 planes in Vietnam, made reports to the joint chiefs at the Pentagon as an Air Force colonel, and eventually became an entrepreneur.Now he is serving as the president of the West...
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Don Drum, 80, died Dec. 14, 2013, at his residence. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the 37th Street Church of Christ. Wright Colonial Funeral Home of Snyder.Colleen Bishop, 85, of Snyder...
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25 Years Ago:Monterey High School’s newspaper, The Monterey Mirror, and Coronado’s yearbook, El Viajero, were named best in the state in their enrollment divisions for 1987-88 by the Texas High School...
View ArticleTalkington Foundation donates $500,000 to Buckner Children and Family Services
The J.T. and Margaret Talkington Charitable Foundation, Inc., established a $500,000 endowment fund for single mothers working on getting an education.The fund is eligible for single-parent families...
View ArticleCASA's operations not always clearly understood
CASA of the South Plains is one of this year’s recipients of the Christmas gifts to the Goodfellows.Although CASA provides advocates for abused or neglected children in this area, not all of its...
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Macy Bryant of Lubbock and Brendan Skipworth of San Antonio were united in marriage on December 14, 2013 at Fulford Barn in Brownfield. Josh Stephens officiated the wedding ceremony. The bride is the...
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Kirk and Kathy Schneider are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Allyn Schneider, to Mitchell James Johnson, all of Lubbock. Mitchell is the son of Kim and Gail Johnson of...
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