Morris Safe House to hold celebration
MORRIS SAFE HOUSEThe fifth anniversary celebration of the Morris Safe House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Patterson Park Club House and Pavilion, U.S. 62/82 in...
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Mr. Raymond R. Vela and Ms. Viola Y Ojeda of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8 pounds at 7:53 p.m. Aug. 26 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Aubrey Edwards of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8...
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25 Years Ago:Methodist Hospital Services Co. has purchased a Health Fair store franchise and plans to open its retail outlet on October 15 in the South Plains Mall, according to Ernest Lynch, assistant...
View ArticleSix Lubbock-area seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Six Lubbock-area high school seniors have been named as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.They are David Chen, Kalhan Koul, Rachel Smith, Reagan Stuart and Avianna Vyff of Lubbock...
View ArticleDuncan takes education message to West Texas, NM
EL PASO — Funding advanced high school programs and offering grants to high school students taking college-level classes is crucial, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday as he continued a...
View ArticleSix Flags to reopen ride where woman died
ARLINGTON (AP) — Six Flags Over Texas is reopening the ride from which a park-goer fell to her death and died.The North Texas amusement park announced Tuesday that the Texas Giant roller coaster will...
View ArticleHecht chosen as new chief of Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN — Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht was named new chief of the state’s highest civil court Tuesday, pleasing conservative leaders but troubling a watchdog group that has criticized the...
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Tech volleyball tops Abilene Christian ABILENE — Meghan Stacy had 11 kills and Aubree Piper chipped in 10, but it was not enough as Abilene Christian took a 3-1 victory over the Texas Tech volleyball...
View ArticleLetter: City oversight of LP&L is lacking
I heard Mayor Robertson say on the radio recently the City Council does not ask questions about the LP&L budget. This is a huge problem, no? If a private company allowed the finance committee of...
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GameDay will have a preview of Texas Tech’s Big 12-opening contest Thursday against TCU.SPORTS
View ArticlePolice benefit from Dallas-based online pharmacy
PLANO (AP) — Some North Texas police departments are sharing nearly $900,000 in the last money forfeited from an Internet-based pharmacy scam.Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced funds for...
View ArticleHigh school football Week 02 Forecast
Watson Williams Pirtle LongLast Week 16-4 15-5 12-8 15-5Season 32-8 33-7 26-14 30-10Percentage .800 .825 .650 .750SA Central at Coronado SA Central Coronado SA Central SA CentralMonterey at EP...
View ArticleABC Bank's roots run deep in agriculture with 51 years of history in West Texas
According to printed reports published in The Frenship Gazette, Wolfforth got its first bank in a hurry. Following months of work, a bank charter was granted for Wolfforth State Bank by the State...
View ArticleLooking for savings on meals, services and products? Look to A-J's Daily Deals
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s DAILY DEAL is a big hit with consumers and local businesses! Consumers get great savings at local merchants, while businesses get a fun, easy way to reach out to...
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TIGER FOOTBALLFrenship starts off its season 2-0 as the Tigers prepare for El Paso El Dorado this week. Page 5
View ArticleFall events to start soon in Frenship
Fall is one of the busiest seasons in Frenship, with the Harvest Festival, library events and Polar Express taking place. Fall reading hour Even though the summer reading program has closed at the...
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Jose Castillo, 7, of Morton died Sept. 10, 2013. Church services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Morton. Ellis Funeral Home of Morton.Mike Kerr, 89, of Atlanta died...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Federal judges' decision not to redraw Texas political maps...
The decision of three federal judges not to redraw Texas political maps for the 2014 elections is good to have in place. A redistricting attempt this close to the primary season would result in a...
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25 Years Ago:Long-term health care services for the elderly and funding for senior citizen programs were stressed Friday during a mock hearing before members of the Texas Silver Haired Legislature.50...
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99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERDiversified Lenders Inc. against Rod Riordan Inc., E. Power, Rodney Wesley Riordan Sr., Rodney Wesley Riordan Jr., Opal Resources Operating Co., suit on...
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