New lives take root 5 years after Hurricane Ike
GALVESTON (AP) — In the weeks after Hurricane Ike, corporate communications manager-turned Galveston Island Realtor Alice Melott was on the front porch of a historic home on Galveston’s East End and...
View ArticleWreckEm247's Week 3 "You Call It" predictions ft. former Texas Tech QB Cody...
The special guest on WreckEm247's "You Call It" this week is former Texas Tech quarterback Cody Hodgesread more
View ArticleTheater Box
“Menopause, The Musical” — 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 14. Touring musical comedy with music and lyrics by Jeanie Linders, and direction and choreography by Mayme Paul. At the Lubbock Memorial...
View ArticleMexican Independence Fiesta reduced to pageant, parade
For years, a local organization called Fiestas del Llano planned in mid-September a three-day celebration of Mexico’s Independence called Fiestas Patrias.This included a Friday scholarship pageant,...
View ArticleRecord rainfall soaks New Mexico, prompts rescues
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico National Guard and other rescue crews evacuated dozens of campers and residents who were stranded by floodwaters along the Pecos River as New Mexico was drenched...
View ArticleTexas and region
DALLASA federal grand jury has indicted Collin Street Bakery’s former controller for allegedly embezzling nearly $17 million from the famed Texas fruitcake company.Sandy Jenkins was indicted Wednesday...
View ArticleCentral Texas utility sues tree trimmer over fires
BASTROP (AP) — A $35 million lawsuit filed by a utility alleges a tree-trimming company failed to properly maintain vegetation before 2011 Central Texas wildfires destroyed nearly 1,700 homes.The...
View ArticleBlogger Burnett found dead at Shallowater home
Shallowater-based political blogger Clif Burnett was found dead at his home Thursday, Sept. 12.Lubbock County sheriff’s Lt. Bryan Taylor said Emergency Medical Services personnel found Burnett in his...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Roy Barrera Jr., 34, of Levelland died Sept. 11, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at South Plains Church in Levelland. George-Price Funeral Home of Levelland.Alta Aletha...
View ArticleOur View: Federal grant to East Lubbock will bring many improvements
The money is going to be used by the College of Education during the next five years in many ways designed to improve lives in East Lubbock through educational enrichment opportunities, better health...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 Years Ago:Some of the safety improvements for high-accident intersections recommended by a Dallas engineering firm could be underway as early as October, according to the city’s traffic engineer.50...
View ArticleDedication of memorial marker planned near Aztlan Park
Memorial dedication to honor Quirino Dedication ceremonies have been scheduled for a memorial marker honoring Carlos A. Quirino Sr. at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the El Arroyo area located north of...
View ArticlePedestrian, driver injured in accident
Pedestrian, driver injured in accident Two men were seriously injured in an accident along east Loop 289 in the 2900 block Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12.According to information released by the Lubbock...
View ArticleFriday's local sports briefs
Rawls Course earnsanother national honor Texas Tech’s Rawls Course was named the No. 3 on-campus course in the country by Golfweek for 2013, the school announced on Thursday.The course was ranked No. 4...
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■ Wednesday, Sept. 18-Thursday, Sept. 19 — Texas Cotton Association, 2013 Flow Meeting and Celebrate Cotton events. Expected attendance: 230.■ Monday, Sept. 23-Tuesday, Sept. 24 — Texas Pest Control...
View ArticleBusiness Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17Cafe y Pan Dulce— 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., 2501 Baylor St., Suite No. 100. Join Essential Home Health and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in an early morning networking opportunityWEDNESDAY,...
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TODAYMeditation and Prayers for World Peace— 10:30-11:30a.m. KMC-Texas-Lubbock, 6701 Aberdeen Ave., Suite No. 4. Meditation for everyone. Free. 757-2499. Lubbock Chess Club— 2-4:45 p.m. Mahon Library,...
View ArticleEntertainment Briefs
Tickets for Harvest Moon in demand The fourth annual Harvest Moon Concert, still featuring acoustic rock by Hat Trick (Mike Pritchard, Mark Wallney and Mike Boyd), will take place as a HubCityMusic.com...
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