Lubbock fire officials put out fire at Jarvis Metals recycling yard in east...
Lubbock fire crews quickly extinguished a fire Tuesday morning, Jan. 22, at a recycling yard in southeast Lubbock that was caused by a vehicle fire.A single fire engine crew responded to a vehicle fire...
View ArticleNo structural damage reported in late afternoon fire in West Lubbock
A large grass fire was put out by the Lubbock Fire Department earlier this afternoon.The blaze near the 8200 block of 19th Street burned about an acre, according to Battalion Chief Rob Keinast.There...
View ArticleLetter: Couple were treated to lunch
On Dec. 24, my husband and I were at a local Mexican food restaurant, The waitress handed us a note saying, “Merry Christmas, we would like to buy your lunch for you.”To you who did this, we want to...
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Texas & RegionEL PASOFederal authorities say a 28-year-old West Texas juvenile probation officer is under arrest on sex trafficking charges.In a statement released Tuesday, the federal prosecutors...
View ArticleMexican national's lawyers want his execution halted
HUNTSVILLE — Attorneys for a Mexican national on Texas death row considered additional appeals to block his impending execution for the slaying of a Houston police officer after a federal judge Tuesday...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's pages
Wednesday, Jan. 2225 years agoAlthough city officials expect a smooth transition when the 911-E emergency telephone system is activated Friday, an informational standoff between Southwestern Bell...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: Alexandra and Company; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Kid Tees; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Karma; owner: Rick Taylor■ Assumed name: Lubbock Auto Auction; owner: Lubbock Auto...
View ArticleDistrict 3 representative regards children as community's 'most important asset'
January is school board recognition month as designated by the Texas Association of School Boards. This week, A-J Media will profile each member of the Lubbock Independent School District Board of...
View ArticleAP interview: Davis stakes out middle ground, shifts topics
AUSTIN — Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis promised Tuesday to veto a state income tax to pay for public schools and expand where people may carry handguns, while her campaign attempted to move past...
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The Texas Tech men’s basketball team looks to continue its run of success in the Big 12, and the Lady Raiders aim to get on track.SPORTS
View ArticleFrenship senior to attend Air Force Academy
A Frenship High School senior was surprised by a visit from U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, who presented the student with a congressional appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy....
View ArticleNeugebauer talks voting, marijuana
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, took questions on legalized marijuana and the Super Bowl in a brief talk with seniors at Frenship High School.Neugebauer, who visited the school as part of a...
View ArticleTech police arrest six fo marijuana, investigate photography in men's shower
Jan. 1712:16 p.m. — A Texas Tech Officer investigated improper photography or visual recording in the men’s rest room of Coleman Residence Hall. A student reported that he observed an unknown man...
View ArticleCouncil reviewing Atmos, Xcel rate proposals
The Lubbock City Council will take a look at two utility rate proposals when it meets Thursday, Jan. 23, but only one really matters.The council will receive an update in executive session on Atmos...
View ArticleLubbock District 5 incumbent Karen Gibson to announce re-election bid
Lubbock District 5 Councilwoman Karen Gibson said she plans to officially announce on Feb. 4 her re-election plans for the May 10 municipal elections.Gibson said she will fully outline her agenda for...
View ArticleAgriculture commissioner canidates discuss regulations, water, other issues
Editor - J Allen Carnes is spelled like that, without a period after JThe future of the state’s agriculture depends on an adequate water supply and landowner rights, according to four Texans who each...
View ArticleCold temps prove it's still winter
A cold snap hit Lubbock to remind residents that it is still winter on the South Plains. According to the National Weather Service, that reminder will be short lived.Lubbock metorologist Gary Skwira...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 years ago:Two consecutive superior cotton crops and a $100 million denim mill sale put many area farmers in good condition.50 years ago:Directors of Plains Cotton Growers Inc. were expected to adopt...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed name: J & J Auto Body Paint; owner: Johnny Gonzales■ Assumed name: Padilla Auto Sales; owner: Elias Reynoso■ Assumed name: Pic-Lock & Key; owner: Jerry Picon■ Assumed name: Lubbock...
View ArticleTwo area games involving No. 1 teams unfold today
Two top-ranked teams, both freshly minted in this week’s polls, will be in action in area small-college basketball action today.The South Plains College men, who ascended to No. 1 in the NJCAA Top 25...
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