Texas Tech police calls for Aug. 26
Aug. 26 11:43 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated a traffic accident without injuries in the 1700 block of Texas Tech Parkway. 12:36 p.m. — A Tech officer responded to a medical call at the...
View ArticleCouples split by border hope reform brings relief
EL PASO — As Edgar Falcon and Maricruz Valtierra exchanged vows, they attracted the attention of hundreds of morning commuters Tuesday at the Santa Fe border bridge in El Paso, craning their necks to...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Jeanne Stone of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces at 5:18 p.m. Aug. 9 at University Medical Center. Mr. Jacky Powell and Ms. Jasazaline Purifoy of Slaton, a boy...
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72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESLone Star Bearing Inc. against Israel Garcia, suit on account99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERLubbock Central Appraisal District against Rix Funeral Home...
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25 years ago:Texas Tech football opponents will drown in a sea of red beginning Saturday night when Red Raider fans begin to wave their Avalanche-Journal Red Raider Rowdy Rags.50 years ago:Not...
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Rape Crisis Center in need of volunteers The Lubbock Rape Crisis Center is looking for volunteer advocates. The center is holding an OAG-certified 40-hour training program in fall 2013 and sessions...
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Wayland volleyball team tops USW PLAINVIEW — Shahala Hawkins had 14 kills and Ashlyn Westerman had 36 assists as the Wayland Baptist volleyball team won its season opener in three sets over the...
View ArticleWeek 0 High School Football Schedule
WEEK 0 SCHEDULE(All times 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted)Thursday’s GamesCITYCLASS 4ACoronado at Monterey, 7 p.m.AREACLASS 5APalo Duro at Tascosa, 8 p.m. CLASS 3AKermit vs.Greenwood at Grande...
View ArticleCity offices closed for Labor Day holiday
Lubbock city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3The city would like to remind residents there will be no...
View ArticleManziel, Texas A&M launch season vs Rice
COLLEGE STATION — Johnny Manziel won’t be on the field for No. 7 Texas A&M until after halftime of today’s season opener against Rice.The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback was suspended Wednesday...
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FORT HOODFort Hood officials say the Army psychiatrist sentenced to death for the 2009 shooting rampage has arrived at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.Officials released a statement...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Memorial services for Violet Lurline Dawes Arthur will be 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church in Lubbock. Sanders Funeral Home. Charles Eugene Barrett, 69, of Quitaque died Aug. 29, 2013, at his...
View ArticleAuditor says state vulnerable to school cheating
EL PASO (AP) — The Texas Education Agency said it would create a new investigative division after a state audit highlighted serious flaws with how the agency monitors its more than 1,000 school...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Housing growth in Abernathy
Good things are happening in Abernathy. The Parkway housing addition is well underway, and construction of a new development called Legacy Acres will soon begin. Business expansion in Lubbock and...
View ArticleHats Off: LISD kicks off the school year with a renovated Lowrey Field
Renovations include a new press box and fieldhouse facilities and new concession stands and restrooms. Parking has been improved, fencing encloses the stadium, and security lighting and video...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:A maximum of five people, all current or former employees of Texas Tech University, are on the short list of names being considered for the university’s interim presidency, according to...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Fogerson of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce on June 21 at Covenant. Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Prieto of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces on July 29 at University...
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Arts, crafts festival planned for Sept. 14 The 43rd annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. The...
View ArticleTech volleyball drops season opener to Seattle
Seattle sweeps Tech volleyball in opener OGDEN, Utah — The Texas Tech volleyball team had eight service errors and 20 hitting errors, allowing Seattle to sweep a season-opening match from the Red...
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