Head Start, Early Head Start seeking volunteers across South Plains campuses
Head Start and Early Head Start are seeking volunteers for multiple South Plains campuses.The volunteers are sought for programs in Brownfield, Crosbyton, Denver City, Floydada, Levelland, Littlefield,...
View ArticleRibbon cutting set for completed North Slide road construction project
The city of Lubbock will host a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, to announce the completion of North Slide Road.The ribbon cutting will take place at the intersection of Slide Road and...
View ArticleDavis, Lady Plainsmen cruise past Lubbock High for 72-39 win to open District...
Coaches often say the start of the district season is like starting over.Monterey girls basketball coach Jill Schneider was able to start the District 4-4A race Friday night with her most complete team...
View ArticleCommercial construction permits
Contractor Location Project ValueTeinert Construction Southwest Lubbock Health, 9812 Slide Road 4,596 sq. ft. $200,000Teinert Construction Southwest Lubbock Health, 9812 Slide Road 19,940 sq. ft....
View ArticleDeath Notices
Ken Birdwell, 89, of Dimmitt died Jan. 2, 2014. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Jan. 6, at First United Methodist Church of Dimmitt. Colonial Funeral Home.Sofia “Pia” Calderon, 84, died Jan. 1,...
View ArticleNelson Anniversary
MR. & MRS. NELSONMr. and Mrs. Nelson of Lubbock are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today with a dinner that includes family and friends. They are the parents of Gary Nelson and wife...
View ArticleFlores Anniversary
MR. & MRS. FLORESMr. and Mrs. Flores of Lubbock are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today and with a trip to Europe with family in the spring. They are the parents of Rebecca Flores...
View ArticleLetter: Appreciated the city's purchase of new trees
Appreciated the city’s purchase of new trees I am very late in responding, but I still think it’s worthwhile to say how happy I am Lubbock’s City Council bought trees this fall.It’s so important to...
View ArticleStand Up for America calendar
Public meetingsYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.Tuesday, Jan. 7 Appointments Advisory Board; 11:30 a.m.; City Hall council conference room,...
View ArticleLetter: Disliked comments about pope
Disliked comments about pope Re: The op-ed piece “Pope Francis’ erroneous economonic pontifications,” A-J, Dec. 28.Professors Hudson and Powell take Pope Francis to task. In a condescending tone, they...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Maria Braddock, 78, of Plainview died Jan. 5, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Trinity Fellowship Church. Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.Lucretia Estes Campbell,...
View ArticleDriver escapes Tech police after crashing vehicle into light pole during chase
Jan. 35:54 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated a case of evading an arrest in a vehicle and duty on striking a highway fixture following an observed traffic violation at 19th Street and Texas Tech...
View ArticleERCOT warns electricity conservation measures necessary
AUSTIN — The operator of the electricity transmission grid for most of Texas said Monday that a power watch is in effect and that conservation measures are needed.read more
View ArticleSalvation Army of Lubbock offering shelter, warm food, drink to residents
The Salvation Army of Lubbock is offering its shelter as a warming station for the South Plains area. Volunteers will provide warm clothing to residents unprepared for the cold.The shelter’s main...
View ArticleLubbock police searching for armed robber who struck manager during theft
Lubbock police are searching for an armed robber who struck a grocery store manager in the head Monday morning, Jan. 6, before stealing money.Officers responded to a robbery call about 5:48 a.m. at the...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Offensive lineman signee Dontae Levingston has no time to waste
With only two seasons of eligibility left, Texas Tech offensive lineman signee Dontae Levingston has no time to waste in making an impact for the Red Raiders.
View ArticleTeachers busy working during last day of students' winter break
While students were mourning the last day of Christmas vacation Monday, Jan. 6, their teachers were back at work, busily preparing for the new semester.At Talkington School for Young Women Leaders,...
View ArticleLubbock leaders discuss future of Godeke library
As Lubbock turns the page to 2014, city leaders are feeling the pressure to make a decision about the future of Godeke Branch Library.The $25,000-per-month lease for the branch’s current building,...
View ArticleERCOT warns conservation measures necessary
AUSTIN (AP) — The operator of the electricity transmission grid for most of Texas said Monday that a power watch is in effect and that conservation measures are needed.The alert by the Electric...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Judy Parker Campbell died Jan. 4, 2014, in Lubbock. Services will be 10 a.m. today, Jan. 7, in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Sanders Funeral Home.Juan Molina Garcia, 58, of Big Spring died Jan. 2, 2014, at...
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