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Meals on Wheels promotes Gilliland Lisa Gilliland has been promoted to executive director of Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Gilliland has served as assistant director since 1998 and has more than 20 years of...
View ArticleOur View: Performance-based redevelopment contract should be good for the city
It will be interesting to see what develops in downtown Lubbock during the next five years. The City Council’s approval of retaining Delbert McDougal as the city’s master developer for another five...
View ArticleLetter: Enjoyed cruise that honored veterans
Recently my wife and I were gifted with a cruise honoring veterans. From World War II to the present, many men and women were represented. It was humbling to be included in such a group. The retired...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Burkhart Center is impressive facility
Last month I was privileged to attend the grand opening of Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. It is on the Texas Tech campus and it enhances Tech’s idea of education. It is for all...
View ArticleDeath Notices
J.C. Chaffin, 87, died Dec. 20, 2013, in Lubbock. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the First Baptist Church in Loop. Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Seagraves.Ella M. Guess, 83, of...
View ArticleBruffey, Middleton lead Titans to title
POST — Tournament MVP Tess Bruffey posted a triple double and teammate Haven Middleton had a double-double as the Lubbock Titans downed Valley 59-47 Saturday for the championship of the Post...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Public libraries to close for holiday All Lubbock public libraries will close at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23. All library locations will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Regular hours...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
Sunday, Dec. 2225 YearsLubbock Emergency Communication District Managers continued their criticism Tuesday of telephone company rules of services which have stymied assigning addresses to rural areas...
View ArticleLPD investigates gas station robbery
Lubbock police are investigating a report of robbery at the Valero in the 3300 block of Avenue Q.The robber displayed a gun and demanded money from the register shortly after 7 p.m., on Sunday, Dec....
View ArticleLubbock Meals On Wheels constantly busy with preparations
Lubbock Meals On Wheels is one of the 2013 recipients of the Avalanche-Journal’s Goodfellows Campaign, which accepts donations from readers to benefit charitable organizations.Before acquiring a...
View ArticleResidents of Grand Court enjoy fun, learning with neighbords
One of the best ways to learn more about the lifestyle and amenities available to residents at Grand Court Lubbock, a Brookdale Senior Living community, is to visit for a special event. A very popular...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: A Michigan State University study about protecting the...
A new Michigan State University study about protecting the Ogallala Aquifer suggests limited groundwater irrigation for crops, which will be an obvious concern to our region. Nonetheless, let’s keep an...
View ArticleFrom The A-J's Pages
25 YearsResidents of Ransom Canyon know a good deal when they see it, as evidenced by their municipality’s signing of a contract under which the City of Lubbock will supply them with water for the next...
View ArticleDeath notices
Joan Adkins, 88, of Lubbock died Dec. 21, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, at Oakwood Baptist Church. Combest Family Funeral Homes of Lubbock.Linda Klenclo, 63, of Lubbock died Dec. 20,...
View ArticleHouston women's basketball coach Buchanan resigns
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston women’s basketball coach Todd Buchanan has resigned for personal reasons.School officials announced his departure Saturday. The Canyon native was in his fourth year leading the...
View ArticleNamesake of Jerry Gray Foundation: from East Lubbock to NFL star
There’s a big world beyond East Lubbock, a football star and charity namesake once learned.While growing up, Gray rarely went far from the Hub City. But now that he has, he aims to show other young...
View ArticleChristmas services planned at area churches
TODAYCome and Go Communion— Noon, St. Luke’s Lubbock Central Campus, 3708 45th St. 797-4393.Family-Oriented Sanctuary Service— 1 p.m. LakeRidge United Methodist Church, 4701 82nd St. Seated communion...
View ArticleCommissioners select polling places, dates
Voters may begin casting ballots for the upcoming primary election on Feb. 18, Lubbock County Commissioners agreed Monday morning, Dec. 23.Early voting will continue through Feb. 28 for both the...
View ArticleNew museum to honor black Lubbockites
East Lubbock Gateway will hold the black community’s roots literally in its foundation.The Caviel African-American Museum and East Lubbock Gateway will welcome visitors to the Hub City’s east side and...
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