Letter: He wonders about way atheists think
He wonders about the way atheists thinkTo those who are atheists, I have this to say:How can you hate a man who loved you personally to the point he allowed the Romans to drive 8-inch rusty nails into...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Government must pull back
Re: The article “Tech-downtown rail line? Maybe,” A-J, Jan. 5.Building a monorail between Texas Tech and downtown could work if Mr. McDougal’s plan to attract businesses and residents back to the area...
View ArticleLetter: Help bridge gender gap in workplace
Roles women play in both society and technology have undergone rapid changes the past few decades.Society has moved from phonographs and radios to smart phones and Facebook. We have also progressed...
View ArticleOur View: Find a fair way to restore public comments to Lubbock City Council...
Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson was affable and light-hearted about the visitors to the City Council chambers who were dressed in costume beards, bandanas, sunglasses and camouflage clothes — costumes...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Gate admission fees waived at national parks for MLK Day
America’s 401 national parks will be open for free Monday to recognize Martlin Luther King Jr. Day. Honoring a notable American is a good enough reason for free admission, but the administration should...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Harold Rutherford, 58, of Lubbock died Jan. 16, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary.Joe B. Sandoval, 82, of Ralls died Jan. 17, 2014. There are no services scheduled at this time. Adams...
View ArticleMan injured in early morning Lubbock fire
Five units from Lubbock Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 2600 block of Parkway Drive about 1 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions, according to a...
View ArticleLubbock, South Plains under red flag warning; hazardous conditions through...
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, meaning there is an increased likelihood of fire conditions, for the South Plains, Rolling Plains and southern Texas Panhandle.A combination...
View ArticleGrand Court Lubbock kicks off 2014 with year-long 'Celebrations'
As we kick off a new year, Grand Court Lubbock is excited about the opportunities ahead!“We can’t wait to see what the new year holds,” says Jess Peterson, Community Director. “We strive to do our best...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Lubbock police investigated only six homicides in 2013
The number of local homicides can vary widely from one year to another by a variety of circumstances. Nonetheless, the six deaths investigated by Lubbock police in 2013 is the lowest total in many...
View ArticleLetter: Old fire station will be replaced
Re: The letter “Build police, not fire, station,” A-J, Jan. 7.To the gentleman who stated a fire station should not be built where the old Health Department was located. Yes, there is a fire station at...
View ArticleHigh school sports roundup: Frenship takes second in Buda Hays tournament
BUDA — Pflugerville Hendrickson edged Frenship 2-1 Saturday in the championship match of the Buda Hays soccer tournament, giving the Tigers their first loss of the season.Kelsey French scored...
View ArticleDeath notices
Frances Garcia, 65, of Lubbock died Jan. 10, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Calvillo Funeral Home and Chapel.Adela V. Gonzalez, 39, of Lubbock died Jan. 11, 2014....
View ArticleDistrict 1 school board rep loves music, family, football and helping others
January is school board recognition month as designated by the Texas Association of School Boards. This week, A-J Media will profile each member of the Lubbock Independent School District Board of...
View ArticleMartin Luther King supporters donate time to East Lubbock Gateway
The late civil-rights hero would have been proud.Efforts of more than 100 volunteers Monday, Jan. 20, brought the latest renovations to the East Lubbock Gateway project. In what was known as Martin...
View ArticleNeugebauer to appoint Frenship High senior to Air Force Academy
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, will be at Frenship High School today, Jan. 21, to appoint senior Jonathan Beck to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.Beck, president of the Class of...
View ArticleCity Council hears recommendations on future of Citibus
The wheels on the bus could be changing direction.According to a 177-page report on the Citibus system, presented to the City Council on Jan. 9, Lubbock buses are in need of route changes, vehicle...
View ArticleSchool spending lawsuit heads back to court
AUSTIN — Back to the courthouse.Attorneys for more than half of the 1,029 school districts in the state return to court today, Jan. 21.They’ll argue that, despite the $3.9 billion the Texas...
View ArticleFrenship schools beef up security measures
Almost all schools in the Frenship Independent School District will add to existing security systems this morning, Jan. 20.Michelle McCord, assistant superintendent of administrative services, said...
View ArticleLivestock auction showcases best of best
The county’s finest four-legged creatures had yet another chance at the spotlight Monday night, Jan. 20.Grand champions and reserve champions from the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show last weekend...
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