LCU honors past great team; Current teams on roll as well
Lubbock Christian University will honor its basketball history and try to make some hoops history, all in one afternoon.In a big day at the Rip Griffin Center, the LCU men’s and women’s teams will...
View ArticleLubbock High takes down league leaders in shootout
Alexis Loredo’s header tied the match with a little more than two minutes left in regulation and Lubbock High went on to post a 2-1 shootout victory Friday at Chapman Field against District 7-4A leader...
View ArticleLast MOB signup scheduled today
Tech softball teamsplits opening day HAMMOND, La. — Brittany Talley threw a two-hit shutout and Kady Crow drove in a run as Texas Tech beat Nicholls State 2-0 Friday, earning a split on the opening day...
View ArticleLubbock ISD expecting big day
Trey Hayes is expecting a landmark day for Lubbock ISD swimming and diving programs. The LISD swimming coach took 15 athletes to state last year, and will be stunned if more than that don’t make it out...
View Article5 best local spots to visit on Valentine's Day
It’s that time of year again. Couples will fill the streets of Lubbock in honor of Saint Valentine. The city is full of local spots to enjoy the romantic holiday, but these are the top five, as chosen...
View ArticleStand Up for America calendar
PUBLIC MEETINGSYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.■ Monday, Feb. 10Lubbock County Commissioners; 10 a.m.; Lubbock County Court House; fifth...
View ArticleLubbock police officials say there is not enough evidence for immediate...
There was not enough evidence to arrest Lubbock’s city attorney for sexual assault as police investigators looked into accusations made by his former daughter-in-law, according to Lubbock Police...
View ArticleThe pressure point of local restaurants
It seems to have happened overnight.Chain restaurants and corporate business ventures are quickly outnumbering Lubbock’s mom-’n-pop shops, and while some local owners are feeling the pressure, others...
View ArticleMackenzie Middle School 8th grader wins Lubbock district-wide spelling bee
Mackenzie Middle School eighth grader Chayan Manna won the Lubbock ISD district-wide spelling bee at Irons Middle School Saturday morning, Feb. 8. A total of 37 students from 28 elementary campuses and...
View ArticleAT&T fixes hardware issue affecting service in Lubbock, West Texas
AT&T customers in the South Plains area may have experienced issues with service on Saturday, Feb. 8, after what an AT&T spokesman called a “hardware issue.”Some AT&T customers in the...
View ArticleBoxers make the best of a golden opportunity
Edward Hernandez’s enthusiasm for boxing and for the Lubbock Warriors he coaches is contagious.It’s so contagious that he has coached second- and third-generation boxers during his 44 years with the...
View ArticleTrinity rallies, holds off Fort Worth Christian, 76-74
A night after a thrilling overtime victory over Grapevine Faith Christian, the Trinity Christian boys basketball team had to rally to get past Fort Worth Christian, 76-74, in a TAPPS District 1-4A game...
View ArticleGoolsby Anniversary
MR. & MRS. GOOLSBYMr. and Mrs. Goolsby of Lubbock will celebrate their 50th wedding from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the LCU Welcome Center Rotunda, 5601 19th St. They are the parents of...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Charles Armstrong, 96, of Crosbyton died Feb. 7, 2014. Services are pending with Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.Ricardo Castillo, 76, of Sundown died Feb. 7, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m....
View ArticleFly your American Flag contest
Stand Up For America and win an iPad Mini.A-J Media is kicking off a series of “Fly Your American Flag” contests starting Monday, Feb. 17 on Presidents’ Day.To win, fly the flag outside of your...
View ArticleThings To Do
SUNDAYMeditation and Prayers for World Peace— 10:30-11:30a.m. KMC-Texas-Lubbock, 6701 Aberdeen Ave., Suite No. 4. Meditation for everyone. Free. 757-2499. Unit Bridge Game— 1:30 p.m. Bridge Center,...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's pages
Sunday, Feb. 925 YearsThe Lubbock City Council today takes up an issue which not only has generated no little controversy but perhaps some misunderstanding.50 YearsThe Monterey Plainsmen, boasting...
View ArticleFaith Briefs
MCC to install interim pastor today The Rev. Tony Thieman-Somora will be installed as interim pastor at the Metropolitan Community Church of Lubbock, 4501 University Ave., at the 11 a.m. worship...
View ArticleLCU women win record 18th straight
The Lubbock Christian University women’s basketball team broke a program record with its 18th victory in a row. It figured the Lady Chaparrals would shatter single-game shooting records while doing...
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