Love's store coming to Lubbock pending zoning change
With more than 300 locations throughout the U.S. and 50 in Texas, Lubbock is the next stop for Love’s Travel Center and Country Store, if the City Council approves a proposed zoning change at its...
View ArticleLubbock police seeking public's help to identify credit card thief
Lubbock police investigators are hoping the public will help them identify a man they believe used stolen credit cards in late February to buy several items from stores in south Lubbock.Authorities...
View ArticleSetting the stage: Performing arts center hits milestone to accept city's...
The spotlight was on the Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association as the organization pushed the idea for a new performing arts center from the wings to center stage.No longer just a...
View ArticleBallet Lubbock, Lubbock orchestra waiting for state-of-the-art PAC
Officials with the Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association, presently raising funds for a proposed new performing arts center, indicated in recent meetings that Ballet Lubbock already is...
View ArticlePedestrian struck by vehicle at 19th Street and Avenue Q
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, March 26. at 19th Street and Avenue Q.According to Lubbock police, at 3:16 p.m., a gray SUV struck the...
View ArticleSchneider requests release from Tech
Texas Tech confirmed that sophomore forward Kellyn Schneider put in a request to be released from the women’s basketball team on Wednesday.She plans to go to Lubbock Christian.Schneider finished this...
View ArticleFrenship ISD announces students of the month
Camdyn Caravelli, an eighth-grader at Heritage, is the son of Mike and Camille Caravelli. He is involved in the National Junior Honor Society, Monterey Church of Christ youth group and the Lubbock...
View ArticleFrenship briefs
FISD to hold bond election meetings Frenship Independent School District has scheduled a meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, March 31, in which Superintendent David Vroonland will address the district’s...
View ArticleFrenship sports roundup: Rawlins' no-hitter starts Tigers off on right foot...
WOLFFORTH — Jay Rawlins threw a five-inning no-hitter and Brett Hinson went 4 for 5 with six runs batted as Frenship slammed San Angelo Lake View 20-0 Tuesday, March 18 in a District 4-4A opener.The...
View ArticleFrenship calendar
THURSDAY, MARCH 275 p.m.: Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Caprock at Frenship (area playoffs)5 p.m.: Heritage and Terra Vista middle school track6 p.m.: Heritage pre-UIL choir concert7 p.m.: Varsity Girls...
View ArticleHilliard leaving Cooper to coach, be athletic coordinator at Frenship
In nine seasons, Trent Hilliard turned Cooper girls basketball into one of the most consistently successful programs not only on the South Plains but in the state.Now, he’ll get a chance to do it at...
View ArticlePreparedness Fair will give information Saturday
If you’ve ever struggled to find out which varieties of tomatoes would be most likely to survive and be fruitful over the hot, windy Lubbock summer, there’s a seminar this weekend for that.The Church...
View ArticleCommissioners pull plug on speed cameras at local schools
Lubbock County’s commissioners moved quickly Monday, March 24, to spike rumors that traffic enforcement cameras might make a comeback outside some Lubbock County schools.The commission voted...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Michael Clark, 60, of Lampasas died March 24, 2014. Services are pending with Sneed Funeral Chapel.Donnie Lee Cowan, 46, of Lubbock died March 22, 2014. A gathering will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, March...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: West Texas General Contractors; owner: UFIOWT, LLC■ Assumed name: West Texas General Contractors; owner: Jesse D. Jimenez■ Assumed name: American Strainers; owner: Brian Tiemann■...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years: Crime Line is offering a $300 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the burglar or burglars responsible for the break-in at Womack’s Baby Shop, 2801 50th St. Police...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Dr. Ben Carson will be the keynote speaker at the eighth annual Operation HOPE Banquet at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Tickets are $125 per...
View ArticleFirefighters put out late-night electrical fire at Josie's restaurant
The Lubbock Fire Department put out an electrical fire on the roof of Josie’s at 2332 19th St. on Wednesday, March 26.No injuries were reported.According to LFD, units were dispatched at about 10:50...
View Article20 eating establishments have health inspection violations
Restaurant reports for the week ending March 22: NO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS■ Dairy Queen, 5735 19th St.■ Dollar Tree No 2869, 2709 50th St.■ Dollar Tree No. 2453, 5310 Slide Road■ Dollar Tree No. 3169,...
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