Boreing's 'The Arroyo' debuts Jan. 20
Boreing’s ‘The Arroyo’ debuts Jan. 20 Slaton native Jeremy Boreing’s new film, titled “The Arroyo,” was filmed on location in and around Slaton, Southland and Post. It co-stars Kenny Maines, David...
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25 Years Ago:County Commissioners Monday endorsed a special tax to support a regional vocational-training center but gave a lukewarm reception to an economic development project.50 Years Ago:The...
View ArticleDivorces Granted
DIVORCES GRANTEDPamela Villalobos and Johnny FloresDIVORCES FILEDKaylem B. Matta and Melissa Holman Matta
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Diesel Donkey; owner: Larry McMillan■ Assumed name: JEP Welding Service; owner: Phyllis■ Assumed name: Second Chair Ministry; owner: Jimmy Ragan
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Brown and Jada Wheelis of Lubbock, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces at 8:36 p.m. Dec. 12 and University Medical Center. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Falcon of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7...
View ArticleTexas governor candidate Davis announces education plan
ARLINGTON — Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis made the first policy announcement of her campaign Thursday, offering proposals aimed at luring new public school teachers with guaranteed college...
View ArticleDewhurst calls for new long-range education plan
AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst called on the state’s senators Thursday to draft a new long-range plan to boost education performance in Texas schools and universities.In remarks prepared for a...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Ralph Hernandez, 66, of Lockney died Jan. 8, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Alice Catholic Church. Kornerstone Funeral Directors.Dorothy Mae Hubbard, 88, died Jan. 9,...
View ArticleOur View: Voters should give their opinions about possible bond election
Voters have the ultimate approval of bond proposals made by taxing entities.Why shouldn’t they have input on the front end as well?That’s the thinking behind the Lubbock Citizen Advisory Committee’s...
View ArticleLetter: LP&L should be watched closely
I noticed “our” local utility plans to spend $800,000 to advertise through Texas Tech. A monopoly should not have to advertise. We should not have to bribe Texas Tech to use local power. The Lubbock...
View ArticleFrenship routs Ysleta in season opener
Kaylee Martinez and Kelsey French had two goals each, and the Frenship girls soccer team opened the 2014 season with a 9-0 rout of El Paso Ysleta on Thursday.The Tigers (1-0) also got goals from Addie...
View ArticleLaredo businessman guilty of attempting to export more than 600 assault gun...
LAREDO (AP) — A South Texas businessman who owns sporting goods and weapons stores has been convicted of trying to export more than 600 assault gun magazines to Mexico.Prosecutors in Laredo say...
View ArticleLubbock city officials announce opening of North Slide Road extension to U.S. 84
City officials announced Friday morning the opening of a major thoroughfare at a ribbon cutting ceremony in northwest Lubbock.Motorists can now access U.S. 84 through Slide Road.The project cost $5.4...
View ArticleLubbock police to close part of 34th and I-27 Sunday to investigate fatal crash
Lubbock police plan to close portions of the intersection of 34th Street and I-27 at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, as part of an investigation of a fatal wreck.Eastbound and southbound traffic on the west...
View ArticleCommunity Briefs
Bowl for the Cure is today at Whitewood The ninth annual Lubbock USBC “Bowl for the Cure” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Jan. 12, at Whitewood Lanes, 3632 50th St. The entry fee is $20 and...
View ArticleDromgoole: One big book tells all about Texas
Can one book possibly include everything there is to tell about Texas?No, but one book comes very close — and it’s been doing it for more than 150 years.Of course, I’m talking about the Texas Almanac,...
View ArticleRogers Anniversary
MR. & MRS. ROGERSMr. and Mrs. Rogers of Idalou celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family celebration. They are the parents of Connie Rogers Jones and husband Mark of Brady, and Jeff...
View ArticleConvention calendar
■ Jan. 22-25 — Sunset International Bible Institute, Sunset Vision Workshop. Expected attendance: 350.
View ArticleCommercial permits
Contractor Location Project ValueCurtom-Dunsmur Joint Ventures Target, Canyon West, 6064 Marsha Sharp Fwy. 5,143 sq. ft. $950,000
View ArticleLawmaker wants to unseat Straus as House speaker
AUSTIN — Tea party-backed first-term state Rep. Scott Turner says he wants to unseat fellow Republican Joe Straus as speaker of the Texas House, The Austin American Statesman reported Saturday.It’s the...
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