Quick Opinion: Lois Lerner of the IRS took the Fifth Amendment again this week
Lois Lerner, the former director of the Internal Revenue Service division that improperly singled out conservative groups, invoked the Fifth Amendment before the House Oversight and Government Reform...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Raider Red assisted fan who needed help
I am a little old lady who has enjoyed Texas Tech men’s basketball for more than 40 years. I have always enjoyed the antics of Raider Red and his efforts to rally the support of the students and...
View ArticleLetter: Writer responds to letter about atheists
Writer responds to letter about atheists Re: The letter “He wonders about the way atheists think,” A-J, Jan. 19.Firstly, on behalf of my sisters and brothers, we offer a correction to your...
View ArticleRangel: Canon might have waited too long to enter race
AUSTIN — A week before the March 4 primaries I asked former Midland Mayor Mike Canon if waiting until almost the last minute to challenge state Sen. Kel Seliger would hurt his chances of unseating the...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Margaret Brackett, 79, died March 6, 2014. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in the Abbey Chapel of Resthaven Funeral Home. Resthaven Funeral Home.Mittie Gillentine, 92, of Lubbock...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Jacob Mann and Ms. Linda Tran of Lubbock, a boy weighing 4 pounds, 9 ounces at 1:28 p.m. Jan. 28 at University Medical Center.Mr. Sean Gonzalez and Ms. Krystal Archibeque of Lubbock, a girl...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:A New Mexico savings bank took over the 19th Street building that houses the University City Club and informed Texas Tech University the building would be seized and closed.50 years...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
University Women to mark women’s month The American Association of University Women Lubbock Betty Anderson Branch will celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with “A Toast to...
View ArticleWarnecke homers as Tech beats New Mexico State, 8-4
Brittany Warnecke connected for a two-run home in the third inning to help Texas Tech to an 8-4 win over New Mexico State on Friday in the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic at Rocky Johnson...
View ArticleLocal sports briefs
Osaghae, Polk set for IAAF world meet Former Texas Tech track and field standouts Omo Osaghae and Tori Polk are set to begin competition today at the IAAF world championships in Sopot, Poland.Last...
View ArticleDan Berman and John Turner: Doctors turned entrepreneuers
John TurnerAge: 40I’m from: Amarillo, but I was born and raised in DallasWebsite: www.westtexaser.comHow I ended up in the business: I decided to open up a free-standing ER to have the freedom to...
View ArticleThe good, the bad and the unemployed: Businesses struggle to find employees
A workforce near full employment is generally good for the local economy. Residents earn an income, spend money and ultimately generate sales tax revenue for the city.Future growth, however, becomes...
View ArticleLubbock Chamber cutting two ribbons
Lubbock chamber cutting two ribbons Monday — 1:30 p.m., Polkadot Alley, 4615 50th St. Wednesday — 4 p.m., West Texas ER, 7905 Milwaukee Ave.
View ArticleFirenza Anniversary
MR. & MRS. FIRENZAMr. and Mrs. Firenza of Lubbock recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They are the parents of Scott and Natalie Firenza of Lubbock and Shawn and...
View ArticleCommunity calendar
TODAYLubbock Area Client Council Meeting— 1 p.m. T.J. Patterson Library, 1836 Parkway Drive. Guest speakers will be district director Debby Hansard, state Sen. Robert Duncan’s office and Texas senator...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
Human trials of a possible treatment for the most severe form of muscular dystrophy could begin this summer.50 years ago:Paintings inspired by Persian poets among watercolors are on display at Wayland...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Donald Collier, 71, of Denver City died March 7, 2014. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, at Denver City Church of Christ. Ratliff Funeral Home.Anna Crenshaw, 83, of Lubbock died March...
View ArticleTech exes advance in World Championship
Former Texas Tech track and field standouts Omo Osaghae and Tori Polk both advanced through preliminary rounds Saturday at the IAAF World Championships in Sopot, Poland.Osaghae, a Monterey graduate and...
View ArticleSix LCU players make all-conference
Four Lubbock Christian University women’s basketball players and two men’s received recognition on the all-Heartland Conference teams.The Lady Chaparrals, who went 25-1 and finished the season on a...
View ArticleArea high school golf tournament results
AMARILLO RELAYS TOURNAMENTat Ross RogersWildhorse GC, AmarilloNote: Saturday’s round canceled due to cold weather.Friday’s Final ResultsTeam standings: 1. Odessa Permian, 350; 2. Amarillo Gold, 361; 3....
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