Faith briefs
Cornerstone to hold Passover event Greg Hagg of Chosen People Ministries will provide the Christian community insight into Jewish traditions by presenting a demonstration of how Jesus fulfilled the...
View ArticleCommissioners to consider new school-zone cameras
Commissioners to consider new school-zone camerasLubbock County Commissioners will consider on Monday morning, March 24 adding new cameras in certain school zones to monitor speed. Among other agenda...
View ArticleBig inning propels Lady Plainsmen past Lubbock High
Monica Sifuentes doubled twice and drove in five runs and Monterey, scoreless through five innings, erupted late to beat Lubbock High 19-7 Friday in District 2-5A softball at Lady Westerner...
View ArticleDivorces Granted
DIVORCES GRANTEDLacy D. Elliott and Justin W. ElliottDIVORCES FILEDCelia Monique Mansell and Terry Lynn MansellTammy Ann Martin and Steven Farris MartinFloyd Glenn Jordan and Crystal Gayle JordanJason...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:The Lubbock school district’s status change from “accredited” to “accredited advised” is a minimal change.50 years ago:Winter dealt Texas a last-minute icy blow Friday.75 years ago:Ten...
View ArticleRegional Farm Service Agency offices
Bailey County FSA Office111 East Avenue DMuleshoe, Tx 79347Phone: (806) 272-4538Castro County FSA Office114 W. Belsher St.Dimmitt, TX 79027-2524Phone: (806) 647-2153 ext 2Cochran County FSA Office200...
View ArticleChristye Weld Named Vice President-Business Development at Lubbock Chamber
VP hired for business development The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of Christye Weld as vice president of business development. A native of Abernathy, Weld joins the chamber staff...
View ArticleTaylor Anniversary
MR. & MRS. TAYLORMr. and Mrs. Taylor of Lubbock recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Overton. They are the parents of Kevin Taylor and wife Betsy, Todd...
View ArticleTeens of the Month
Britney Jade Acebedo, an eighth-grader at Hutchinson, is the daughter of Jonathan and Jennifer Acebedo. She is second chair in all-region choir and is in first division in theater arts. Zachariah...
View ArticleLubbock honors clean organization
Lubbock honors clean organizations Tim Leslie, DDS, 3819 84th St., Western Title Co., 4202 84th St. and The WestMark Companies, 4105 84th St., have received certificates of pride from the City-Wide...
View ArticleBusiness Calendar
MARCH 25Starting Your Own Business series– To be held at The Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock from 6-9 p.m. This is an observation-only workshop in a four-part...
View ArticleSales tax permits
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending March 14:■ European Wax Center: 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Suite 500■ Keren Weaver Designs: 10...
View ArticleCommercial Permits
Contractor Location Project ValueFriesen Construction Auto detail shop, 6544 82nd St. 18,684 total sq. ft. $578,000 totalSandia Construction First Bank and Trust, 6501 19th St. 6,049 sq. ft. $1,250,000
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Preparedness fair planned for March 29 The Lubbock Preparedness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This event will present information...
View ArticleLetter: Not convinced downtown rehab will happen
Not convinced downtown rehab will happen Re: The purported rehab of downtown McDougalville (oops, sorry, Lubbock).I will believe some “action” might be taking place when the clock on the north side of...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Suggestions for improving one's life
Watch your life grow.■ Words: Use words to uplift each other.■ Attitude: Think positive. Smile.■ Temptation: Avoid your weakness and pray for strength.■ Character: Honor yourself, be of good morals and...
View ArticleDeath Notices
L. Austine Bradley, 97, of Austin died March 11, 2014. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Austin. A Life Celebration by Franklin of Austin.Fabiola...
View ArticleCommunity service briefs
2014 Good Citizens Awards announced Recipients of the 2014 Good Citizens Award were recently announced by the Nancy Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at a reception held at...
View ArticleResidents share, reminisce in writers group at Grand Court Lubbock
Each month, residents of Grand Court Lubbock come together to share with others in a unique way. As part of the “My Life Story” project, residents write down memories and stories from their personal...
View ArticleDeath notices
Samuel A. Cleveland, 52, died March 16, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary. Services for Virginia Lara of Tahoka are pending with Combest Family Funeral Homes.Jesus Abraham Paz, 27, of...
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