Letter of the Day: People here take time to help others
Lubbock has some wonderful and caring people. My husband and I are senior citizens, and my husband can’t drive because of health problems.We went to the post office on the South Loop, and when we were...
View ArticleThe Bridge to offer free meal to struggling families
The Bridge of Lubbock will provide a free hot meal from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, to struggling families to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Because of funding concerns, The...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Gene Messer Auto Group; owner: Lubbock Motors-F Inc.■ Assumed name: Gene Messer Auto Group; owner: Capital Corporate Services■ Assumed name: Gene Messer Auto Group; owner: Beth Sibley■...
View ArticleMarriage Licenses
Malcolm Russell Chambliss and Shannon C. KruseMichael Anuoluwapo Dawodu and Caisha Lashae DarthardSterling Wade McGovern and Dinelle Short JamesMark Lee Morales and Diana Cedillo-GuadarramaRonnie Wayne...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Kids aren’t just reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic anymore. At least not at Tubbs Elementary and Hutchinson Junior High.50 years ago:A “grand opening” is a special event, and there’s a big...
View ArticleOld Midland courthouse to be razed for skyscraper
MIDLAND (AP) — Midland Mayor Jerry Morales said he wants demolition of the vacant old Midland County courthouse to be started after July 4.The now-city-owned courthouse was built in 1930.Its site is to...
View ArticleBeef prices reach highest level since 1987
LUBBOCK (AP) — The highest beef prices in almost three decades have arrived just before the start of grilling season, causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners — and relief isn’t...
View ArticleSchoor Anniversary
MR. & MRS. SCHOORMr. and Mrs. Garland W. Schoor of Lubbock recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception including family and friends at the Southside Church of Christ. They...
View ArticleBlackburn Anniversary
MR. & MRS. BLACKBURNMr. and Mrs. Blackburn of Shallowater will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 3 to 5 p.m. today, April 13, at the First United Methodist Church of Shallowater. They...
View ArticleLowe Anniversary
MR. & MRS. LOWEMr. and Mrs. Lowe of Lubbock recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They are the parents of Cynthia and Lanny Tyner, and Matt Lowe, all of Lubbock. Sarah Janese Hampton...
View ArticleSales tax permits
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending April 4:■ Karinda’s Downtown Gallery; 1402 Ave. N■ LHS Gold Dust Pom; Address; 2004 19th St.■...
View ArticleConvention Calendar
Saturday, April 19 – Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Texas 9B Circuit Assembly. Expected attendance: 900Saturday, April 19, through Sunday, April 20– Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s...
View ArticleBusiness Calendar
APRIL 14Small Business Sales Tax – Workshop to be held at the Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock from 6-8 p.m., and presented by the state Comptroller’s Office. If...
View ArticleLP&L board, Metropolitan Planning meetings on agenda for this week
PUBLIC MEETINGSYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.■ Monday, April 14Lubbock County Commissioners; 10 a.m.; fifth floor commissioners court, 904...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Hope Coffman-Evans, 46, of Lubbock died April 12, 2014. Services will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs.Epifania “Fannie” Flores, 81, of Southland died April 9, 2014. Celebration of life...
View ArticleTalbot: Kingsbury right dance partner for Tech
Two days before the spring game, Kliff Kingsbury stood off to the side of the circle, clapped and cheered as his team broke it down in front of him.After seeing just what his team could do, the visor...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:If the Lubbock Independent School District’s proposed $58.5 million bond election passes April 18, some of the money will be spent improving elementary school curriculum.50 years...
View ArticleCommunity calendar
TODAYHam and Sausage Dinner and Auction— 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wilson School Cafeteria, 1411 Green Ave. Adult plates, $7 and child plates, $4. Ham, sausage and all the fixin’s.Lubbock Chess Club— 2-4:45...
View ArticleTalbot named Sports Editor of Avalanche-Journal
Talbot named Sports Editor of Avalanche-Journal Nicholas Talbot, who was formerly at the Killeen Daily Herald and The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.), has been named sports editor of the Lubbock...
View ArticleLubbock police respond to single car accident on I-27 in North Lubbock
Lubbock police responded to a single car accident near Interstate 27 and Yucca Lane late this afternoon. Police have reported moderate injuries and are still on the scene.For more on this story, follow...
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