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Texas & RegionLAREDOA South Texas physician who used mislabeled and unapproved cancer drugs faces up to a year in prison and must repay more than $1 million.Federal prosecutors in Laredo on Friday...
View ArticlePerry, Straus Reach Out to Appointees Amid Hall Inquiry
In the last month, both Gov. Rick Perry and House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, have reached out to gubernatorial appointees to share their thoughts on government oversight, which has become a...
View ArticleLetter: Enjoyed cruise that honored veterans
Recently my wife and I were gifted with a cruise honoring veterans. From World War II to the present, many men and women were represented. It was humbling to be included in such a group. The retired...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Burkhart Center is impressive facility
Last month I was privileged to attend the grand opening of Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. It is on the Texas Tech campus and it enhances Tech’s idea of education. It is for all...
View ArticleDeath Notices
J.C. Chaffin, 87, died Dec. 20, 2013, in Lubbock. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the First Baptist Church in Loop. Mark A Jones Funeral Directors of Seagraves.Ella M. Guess, 83, of...
View ArticleWayland scares UNT in exhibition defeat
Wayland scares UNTin exhibition defeat DENTON — Alzee Williams scored 24 points and North Texas made 6 of 6 free throws in the final 27 seconds Saturday to hold off Wayland Baptist 81-77 in men’s...
View ArticleBruffey, Middleton lead Titans to title
POST — Tournament MVP Tess Bruffey posted a triple double and teammate Haven Middleton had a double-double as the Lubbock Titans downed Valley 59-47 Saturday for the championship of the Post...
View ArticleAir Force recruits in Texas to get more training
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland would get more training on life skills ranging from managing money to protecting themselves against sexual assault in a program...
View ArticleWoman finds tiny way to escape trappings of life
DALLAS — Beth Ann Norrgard spends her days working an office job she loves but plans to give it up to live in a house that’s slightly larger than a cubicle.For the last year, Norrgard, a paralegal for...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Public libraries to close for holiday All Lubbock public libraries will close at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23. All library locations will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Regular hours...
View ArticleConservation group buys land on Bolivar Peninsula
HIGH ISLAND (AP) — A conservation group’s purchase of 1,350 undeveloped beachfront acres will help expand a haven for migrating birds and other wildlife in Southeast Texas.The Conservation Fund for...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
Sunday, Dec. 2225 YearsLubbock Emergency Communication District Managers continued their criticism Tuesday of telephone company rules of services which have stymied assigning addresses to rural areas...
View ArticleDriving conditions improve in Panhandle
AMARILLO (AP) — Winter driving conditions have improved in the Texas Panhandle and officers reopened two main roadways that were closed for part of the weekend.The Texas Department of Public Safety on...
View ArticleTexas Tech picks Schovanec for provost and senior vice president after...
Lawrence Schovanec, interim provost and senior vice president at Texas Tech, will now take over the position permanently, according to a news release from the university.Schovanec had been acting as...
View ArticleLPD investigates gas station robbery
Lubbock police are investigating a report of robbery at the Valero in the 3300 block of Avenue Q.The robber displayed a gun and demanded money from the register shortly after 7 p.m., on Sunday, Dec....
View ArticleResidents of Grand Court enjoy fun, learning with neighbords
One of the best ways to learn more about the lifestyle and amenities available to residents at Grand Court Lubbock, a Brookdale Senior Living community, is to visit for a special event. A very popular...
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Texas & RegionBROWNSVILLEAn Austin attorneyconvicted of racketeering in a judicial bribery scandal is appealing his conviction and 20-year prison sentence.The Harlingen Valley Morning Star reports...
View ArticleFrom The A-J's Pages
25 YearsResidents of Ransom Canyon know a good deal when they see it, as evidenced by their municipality’s signing of a contract under which the City of Lubbock will supply them with water for the next...
View ArticleDeath notices
Joan Adkins, 88, of Lubbock died Dec. 21, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. today, Dec. 23, at Oakwood Baptist Church. Combest Family Funeral Homes of Lubbock.Linda Klenclo, 63, of Lubbock died Dec. 20,...
View ArticleInjured Bears DT Melton arrested at bar
GRAPEVINE (AP) — Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton was charged with assault and public intoxication after refusing to leave a bar and fighting with employees in a Dallas suburb.Grapevine...
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