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Stores participating in Shamrocks drive Retailers throughout the Lubbock area joining the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Shamrocks campaign to support the program’s research and health care...
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72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESRandal Kinnison against Erik Arias, suit on personal injury auto99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERJames E. Miller and Dawana Overman against State Farm...
View ArticleCrews battle grass fire in North Lubbock; red flag warning on for South Plains
Volunteer fire crews are battling a small grass fire that started just after noon today, March 18, in North Lubbock County as officials warn of fire conditions across the South Plains.The Shallowater...
View ArticleLubbock transportation committee approves project list
Rebuilding a central part of 34th Street and raising the median on a stretch of Avenue Q will be among transportation improvement items on the city’s to-do list in coming years.Lubbock Metropolitan...
View ArticleLocal media's use of term 'haboob' spurs online dust-up
The mayor of Lubbock isn’t too concerned about the storm of vitriol that descended over Lubbock last week following use of the word “haboob” to describe a particular type of dust storm.“I’ll just say I...
View ArticleThree Lubbock children identified among national child porn images
Federal officials say three Lubbock children have been identified as among the victims exploited by an international child pornography operation based in Louisiana. Department of Homeland Security...
View ArticleOur View: Plan a full loop, but build the west and south parts of it first
As plans develop for an outer traffic loop to deal with Lubbock’s future traffic needs, we understand the sensitivity of people who live in the north and east parts of the city.They feel left out by...
View ArticleLetter: Forum had readings, disussion
On Jan. 25, Lubbock Interfaith Association hosted its first Interfaith Forum for the Lubbock community. Held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, the forum was led by members of 10 perspectives:...
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99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERWylie K. Kennedy against Allstate Indemnity Co., suit on other civil
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Miss Lubbock now taking applications Miss Lubbock Texas/Miss Lubbock Texas Teen Pageant is now accepting applications.All girls single and at least 13 and under 27 years as of Feb. 1 are eligible to...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Dudley Prophet Bishop Barber, 73, of Lubbock died March 16, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Church on the Rock. Agape Funeral Chapel.Minnie Lou Christine Ash, 79, of...
View ArticleCivic Lubbock Accepting Entertainment Grant Application
Civic Lubbock now taking applications Civic Lubbock Inc. is accepting Local Grant Program applications for arts, cultural and entertainment events being held in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, City...
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■ Assumed name: Creative Remodeling Solutions; owner: Bobby G. Prater■ Assumed name: Senior Choice Network; owner: Jamie Lee Donaghe■ Assumed name: El Papagayo Mexican Restaurant; owner: Ranjana Malla...
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Retailers taking part in Shamrock drive Retailers throughout the Lubbock area are joining the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Shamrocks campaign to support the program’s research and health...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Hundreds of country and western music buffs poured into the Municipal Coliseum to see a show headlined by country singer George Strait.50 years ago:Is the administration of a fine and...
View ArticleNew members appointed to Girl Scouts Board of Directors
The Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains has announced the appointment of new members o its board of directors for the 2014-16 term.“Our board of directors plays an instrumental role in council...
View ArticleJunior League of Lubbock celebrating 60 years of service March 22 at Overton...
The Junior League of Lubbock has reached its 60th anniversary, and is moving into a celebratory mode.Formally organized in 1954 as a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, the...
View ArticleOther Views: Charter schools are under attack
Charter schools are under attackOne of America’s most promising educational experiments is under attack in the country’s largest school districts. In New York and Los Angeles, opponents of charter...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Hazmat team has good response
A Lubbock Fire Rescue hazmat team took control well Tuesday after powderish material spilled from a manilla envelope at Carillon LifeCare Community Center. The team identified people nearby and began...
View ArticleFrenship sports brief
Bell earns Heartland Conference honor Former Frenship standout Ashton Bell was named the Heartland Conference Softball Hitter of the Week on Monday after leading the Lady Chaps to a 5-0 mark.In two...
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