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AUSTINA Texas lawmaker called Thursday for an investigation into racist emails uncovered within the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, which acknowledged in court that bigotry could have influenced...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Zeke Casias and Ms. Bethany Khaloufah of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces at 5:31 p.m. Nov. 15 at University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Franco of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds,...
View ArticleCivil Filings
99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERNicole Sexton against Autozoners LLC, suit on personal injury other
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25 Years Ago:State Sen. John Montford called on graduating Texas Tech University students on Saturday to have an optimistic attitude when they enter the working world and confront challenges.50 Years...
View ArticleTeams get in one final game today before Christmas break
It’s the final night of high school basketball in the state before the Christmas break, with some intriguing matchups on the South Plains.Coronado’s girls and boys teams continued District 2-5A play,...
View ArticleOur View: Garrison made a stand to fight against a devastating disease
Shirley Leon Garrison was the kind of person who would have been a great asset to any city in which he chose to live. Lubbock is very fortunate he lived here.Similarly, he would have been an...
View ArticleLetter: Dress Tech in red and black
I have been a supporter of Texas Tech football for more than 60 years. I find it inspiring to see the Masked Rider enter on a magnificent black horse. I think our team is awesome, wearing their...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Charles Austin, 60, of Floydada died Dec. 14, 2013. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today at Greater St. Mark Baptist Church. Ossie Curry Funeral Home.Frank Howell Barnett died Dec. 16, 2013. Services...
View ArticleTexas officials move to close 6 charter schools
DALLAS (AP) — Six charter schools across the state are being ordered to close their doors due to a history of underperformance.The Dallas Morning News reports that the Texas Education Agency has...
View ArticleSan Antonio officer dies of wound suffered in high-speed chase
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio police officer shot in the head by fleeing robbery suspects has died of his injuries.Authorities announced Friday that 31-year-old Robert Deckard died at a San Antonio...
View ArticleTexas unemployment dips to 6.1 percent in November - lowest level in 5 years
AUSTIN (AP) — The unemployment rate in Texas dipped to 6.1 percent in November, representing its lowest level in nearly five years, state labor officials said Friday.The Texas Workforce Commission...
View ArticleReal Estate Glossary
Real Estate GlossaryThe Federal Trade Commission offers this glossary to help you better understand the terms commonly used in the real estate.Fair Market Value: The price at which property would be...
View ArticleRangel: Election battles may put legislative issues on back burner
AUSTIN — As he has done periodically during the last several weeks, on Thursday Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst issued his latest interim charge — issues legislative panels take an in-depth look at in...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 Years Ago:The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has designated Texas Tech University as the state agency to mediate between delinquent farm borrowers and their leaders.50 Years Ago:The general topic of...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed Name: South Plains Reproductions; owner: Ryan Klemer■ Assumed Name: Lubbock Crane Service; owner: Mark Conley■ Assumed Name: Mobile Crane Training School; owner: Mark Conley■ Assumed Name:...
View ArticleTexas officials move to close 6 charter schools
DALLAS (AP) — Six charter schools across the state are being ordered to close their doors due to a history of underperformance.The Texas Education Agency announced it will revoke six charters in June,...
View ArticleService to be held for country legend Price
DALLAS (AP) — A memorial service will be held in North Texas for Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Price.The service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, about...
View ArticleDouglas: Twas the Sunday before Christmas
Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town,A reporter was driving and looking around.New businesses were built with the utmost of care,In hopes a new Lubbock soon would be...
View ArticleLand buy to expand Nueces Delta Preserve
CORPUS CHRISTI — A wildlife and environmental preserve in South Texas will nearly double in size with the purchase of more than 4,700 acres from an oilman.The Conservation Fund, in partnership with the...
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Meals on Wheels promotes Gilliland Lisa Gilliland has been promoted to executive director of Lubbock Meals on Wheels. Gilliland has served as assistant director since 1998 and has more than 20 years of...
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