Births
Mr. Ricky Gonzales and Ms. Christine Barrera of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces at 4:20 p.m. Dec. 23 at University Medical Center. Mr. Eric Woods and Ms. Rachel Proa of Lubbock, a boy...
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237TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE LES HATCHCommercial Research Analysis against Craig McGowen, suit on other civil
View ArticlePioneers try to build on big victory
Although Wayland Baptist lost three close road games in five days, the Pioneers had a chance to reverse course in the best way possible: They had the No. 1-ranked NAIA men’s basketball team in the...
View ArticleLubbock leaders, volunteers discuss motivation to get involved
For some, it’s a way to keep busy.For some, it’s a way to give back.Every day in Lubbock, thousands volunteer their time, often without the expectation of compensation, to civic causes — from schools,...
View Article'Classical Mystery Tour' finds LSO backing Beatles tribute show Friday
A bit of this, and a bit of that ... while first recommending Mark Ribowsky’s book “The Last Cowboy, A Life of Tom Landry” as the most thorough Landry biography that football fans are likely to come...
View ArticleSchool board president: 'I wanted to make a difference in the lives of our...
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 ArticleEntertainment Briefs
Beatles songs in classical concert “A Beatles Tribute: Classical Mystery Tour” — featuring the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra playing behind four musicians cast as Paul, George, John and Ringo — will find...
View ArticleStand Up for America Calendar
PUBLIC MEETINGSYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.■ Monday, Jan. 27Lubbock County Commissioners Court meeting; 10 a.m.; Lubbock County Court...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: LISD Superintendent Berhl Robertson deserved the raise and...
The Lubbock Independent School District’s board was justified in extending Superintendent Berhl Robertson’s contract through 2017 and raising his salary by 3 percent after his yearly evaluation....
View ArticleFrom the A-J's pages
Sunday, Jan. 2625 years agoApprehension about policy talks at National Cotton Council (NCC) meetings beginning later this week may have contributed to losses Wednesday in cotton futures, analysts...
View ArticleBook personal, business events at Making Memories on Broadway
Is your calendar for 2014 filling up with business and social events? Are you hosting an event or a special occasion in the coming months? Making Memories on Broadway is the perfect venue!Making...
View ArticleDeath notices
Margarita Deleon died Jan. 26, 2014. Services are pending with Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.Ramon Garcia, 54, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and formerly of Sundown died Jan. 22, 2014. Services are pending...
View ArticleLubbock Challenger Little League helps children with disabilities
The Lubbock Challenger Little League offers a great way for children with disabilities to interact with each other and enjoy being a kid by playing baseball, according to a news release. Registration...
View Article‘Biggest Loser’ contestant to speak at Lubbock Christian School benefit
Abby Rike, author of “Working it Out: A Journey of Love, Loss and Hope” and Season 8 “Biggest Loser” contestant, will speak March 9 at a fundraiser for Lubbock Christian School.read more
View ArticleCommissioners postpone CERTZ application
Lubbock County could obtain some new grant money to improve roads and other infrastructure projects, pending an application process.County commissioners agreed Monday morning, Jan. 27 to postpone...
View ArticleTexas Tech police arrest 3 students for possession of marijuana
Jan. 243:23 p.m. — A Texas Tech officer issued two non-students criminal trespass warnings for all of Texas Tech Property, after they were found in Bledsoe Hall soliciting magazine subscriptions.4:08...
View ArticleAll Saints hosting open house, ribbon cutting ceremony later this week
All Saints hosts open house, ribbon cutting All Saints Episcopal School is inviting the public to view its new high school building at an open house from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.The school,...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Bernice Braxton, 92, of Lubbock died Jan. 26, 2014. Funeral services are pending with Ossie Curry Funeral Home.Lilia Cordova, 85, of Seminole died Jan. 26, 2014. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m....
View ArticleArticle 13
A story that ran in the Sunday, Jan. 26, edition of the Avalanche-Journal contained an incorrect number. During the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Lubbock Independent School District spent 0.64 percent of...
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