25 Years Ago:
The Lubbock Building Inspection Department has issued permits for $560,550 in new construction projects, according to city records.
50 Years Ago:
Efforts to obtain commitment from farmers in six South Plains counties to grow 30,000 acres in sugar beets in specified years will begin under sponsorship of the High Plains Sugar Beet Growers at 10 a.m. meeting here today.
75 Years Ago:
A total of 465 towns and cities are represented in enrollment at Texas Technological College, with Lubbock leading with 734 enrolled.