Friday's area high school basketball games
TODAY’S GAMESCITYGIRLSCLASS 5ADistrict 2-5ACoronado at Abilene, 6 p.m.CLASS 4ADistrict 4-4AMonterey at Frenship, 6 p.m.Hereford at Lubbock High, 6 p.m.CLASS 3ADistrict 2-3ASeminole at Estacado, 6...
View ArticleBoreing's 'The Arroyo' debuts Jan. 20
Boreing’s ‘The Arroyo’ debuts Jan. 20 Slaton native Jeremy Boreing’s new film, titled “The Arroyo,” was filmed on location in and around Slaton, Southland and Post. It co-stars Kenny Maines, David...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 Years Ago:County Commissioners Monday endorsed a special tax to support a regional vocational-training center but gave a lukewarm reception to an economic development project.50 Years Ago:The...
View ArticleDivorces Granted
DIVORCES GRANTEDPamela Villalobos and Johnny FloresDIVORCES FILEDKaylem B. Matta and Melissa Holman Matta
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Diesel Donkey; owner: Larry McMillan■ Assumed name: JEP Welding Service; owner: Phyllis■ Assumed name: Second Chair Ministry; owner: Jimmy Ragan
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Brown and Jada Wheelis of Lubbock, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces at 8:36 p.m. Dec. 12 and University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falcon of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Ralph Hernandez, 66, of Lockney died Jan. 8, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Alice Catholic Church. Kornerstone Funeral Directors.Dorothy Mae Hubbard, 88, died Jan. 9,...
View ArticleVFW post to hold fish fry today
VFW post to hold fish fry today A fish fry will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the VFW Post 2466, east of the Tahoka Highway on 114th Street. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and...
View ArticleOur View: Voters should give their opinions about possible bond election
Voters have the ultimate approval of bond proposals made by taxing entities.Why shouldn’t they have input on the front end as well?That’s the thinking behind the Lubbock Citizen Advisory Committee’s...
View ArticleLetter: LP&L should be watched closely
I noticed “our” local utility plans to spend $800,000 to advertise through Texas Tech. A monopoly should not have to advertise. We should not have to bribe Texas Tech to use local power. The Lubbock...
View ArticleLubbock city officials announce opening of North Slide Road extension to U.S. 84
City officials announced Friday morning the opening of a major thoroughfare at a ribbon cutting ceremony in northwest Lubbock.Motorists can now access U.S. 84 through Slide Road.The project cost $5.4...
View ArticleLubbock police to close part of 34th and I-27 Sunday to investigate fatal crash
Lubbock police plan to close portions of the intersection of 34th Street and I-27 at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, as part of an investigation of a fatal wreck.Eastbound and southbound traffic on the west...
View ArticleCity to close intersection of 114th Street, Milwaukee Avenue for widening...
The intersection of 114th Street and Milwaukee Avenue will be closed for about a month beginning Jan. 14 for road work.Motorists are asked to use a detour to FM 1585, according to a city of Lubbock...
View ArticleCarlsbad gets prairie dogs from Texas Tech
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Two-dozen prairie dogs have a new home at a zoo in Carlsbad, N.M., after being relocated from the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock.The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports...
View ArticleLubbock prairie dogs relocated to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in...
Two-dozen Lubbock prairie dogs are now living in the Land of Enchantment.The small ground-dwelling mammals have been relocated to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in Carlsbad, N.M.Joann...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Miguel Basquez, 61, of Post died Jan. 8, 2014. Services will be 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Hudman Funeral Home.Zirah LeFevre Bednar, 95, of Big Spring died Jan. 8, 2014....
View ArticleLocal sports brielfy
Boys & Girls Club totake hoops signups The Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock is taking on-site signups for 6- to 8-year-old coed basketball leagues.The cost is $10 for non-members. The clubs also...
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View ArticleCommunity Briefs
Bowl for the Cure is today at Whitewood The ninth annual Lubbock USBC “Bowl for the Cure” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Jan. 12, at Whitewood Lanes, 3632 50th St. The entry fee is $20 and...
View ArticleRogers Anniversary
MR. & MRS. ROGERSMr. and Mrs. Rogers of Idalou celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family celebration. They are the parents of Connie Rogers Jones and husband Mark of Brady, and Jeff...
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