Coronado hosts Midland looking to rebound from loss to Lee
It’s crunch time for the area girls basketball teams with roughly three weeks left in the regular season.Most districts on the South Plains begin their second round of district action today.In 2-5A,...
View ArticleSchool of Rock scheduled Sunday
School of Rock scheduled Sunday Performances of eight School of Rock bands have been scheduled from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the TNT Sports Grill, 906 50th St.Ages of band members range...
View ArticleNo structural damage reported in late afternoon fire in West Lubbock
A large grass fire was put out by the Lubbock Fire Department earlier this afternoon.The blaze near the 8200 block of 19th Street burned about an acre, according to Battalion Chief Rob Keinast.There...
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CASA looking for volunteers; training starts Tuesday Court Appointed Special Advocates of the South Plains will host new volunteer training classes from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11...
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View ArticleLetter: Couple were treated to lunch
On Dec. 24, my husband and I were at a local Mexican food restaurant, The waitress handed us a note saying, “Merry Christmas, we would like to buy your lunch for you.”To you who did this, we want to...
View ArticleDeath notices
Jerline Averitt, 87, of Big Spring died Jan. 17, 2014. Funeral services were held Jan. 17 in Myers & Smith Chapel. Myers & Smith Funeral Home of Big Spring. Danny Ray Brannon, 61, of Lubbock...
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Wednesday, Jan. 2225 years agoAlthough city officials expect a smooth transition when the 911-E emergency telephone system is activated Friday, an informational standoff between Southwestern Bell...
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CASA looking for volunteers Court Appointed Special Advocates of the South Plains will host new volunteer training classes from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 and 18 at the Briercroft...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Alexandra and Company; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Kid Tees; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Karma; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Lubbock Auto Auction; owner: Lubbock Auto...
View ArticleDistrict 3 representative regards children as community's 'most important asset'
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...
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team looks to continue its run of success in the Big 12, and the Lady Raiders aim to get on track.SPORTS
View ArticleFrenship senior to attend Air Force Academy
A Frenship High School senior was surprised by a visit from U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, who presented the student with a congressional appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy....
View ArticleNeugebauer talks voting, marijuana
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, took questions on legalized marijuana and the Super Bowl in a brief talk with seniors at Frenship High School.Neugebauer, who visited the school as part of a...
View ArticleTwo area games involving No. 1 teams unfold today
Two top-ranked teams, both freshly minted in this week’s polls, will be in action in area small-college basketball action today.The South Plains College men, who ascended to No. 1 in the NJCAA Top 25...
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Christian rock heads Road Show at USA More than a half-dozen Christian rock bands — including Skillet, Third Day, Andy Mineo, Jamie Grace, Royal Taylor, We As Human, Vertical Church Band and more —...
View ArticleDistrict 4 rep is banker, sports dad and believer in public education
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 ArticleLubbock Salvation Army to offer warm place to stay as temperatures drop
Salvation Army offers warm place The Lubbock Salvation Army is offering its shelter as a warming station and emergency shelter start until Friday.Volunteers will be out from 6 p.m. today, Jan. 23, to...
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