South Plains College to offer quilt piecing class Monday, Jan. 27
SPC to offer quilt piecing class Monday South Plains College is offering a quilt piecing class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, in the Technical Arts Building on the Levelland campus.This is...
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HOUSTONIcy conditions in Central and South Texas resulted in an unscheduled day off Friday for a quarter-million Lone Star State students.The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for...
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25 years ago:No greater challenge faces the Texas Legislature this year than to fund an 11,000 bed expansion of the state prison system.50 years ago:A blizzard raged through the northern Plains today,...
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Mr. Ricky Gonzales and Ms. Christine Barrera of Lubbock, a girl weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces at 4:20 p.m. Dec. 23 at University Medical Center. Mr. Eric Woods and Ms. Rachel Proa of Lubbock, a boy...
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237TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE LES HATCHCommercial Research Analysis against Craig McGowen, suit on other civil
View ArticleLubbock leaders, volunteers discuss motivation to get involved
For some, it’s a way to keep busy.For some, it’s a way to give back.Every day in Lubbock, thousands volunteer their time, often without the expectation of compensation, to civic causes — from schools,...
View ArticleSchool board president: 'I wanted to make a difference in the lives of our...
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 ArticleDromgoole: University presses offer variety of Texas titles
University presses play a very important role in seeing that good books about Texas are available for Texans to read.They’ve been doing it a long time, especially the two largest ones, the University...
View ArticleArea Opinions: Perry's gloomy Obamacare forecast
Perry’s gloomy Obamacare forecast Gov. Rick Perry, the governor/yell leader of this energy-booming, job-generating dynamo of a state, delivered an uncharacteristically bleak assessment of 2014 in a...
View ArticleStand Up for America Calendar
PUBLIC MEETINGSYou can be civically active by watching your local government and decision makers in action.■ Monday, Jan. 27Lubbock County Commissioners Court meeting; 10 a.m.; Lubbock County Court...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: LISD Superintendent Berhl Robertson deserved the raise and...
The Lubbock Independent School District’s board was justified in extending Superintendent Berhl Robertson’s contract through 2017 and raising his salary by 3 percent after his yearly evaluation....
View ArticleEmerge delivers opportunity to Houston's poorest residents
HOUSTON — On the surface, it seems to defy logic: Encourage the city’s poorest students to apply to the nation’s most elite universities.read more
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Thomas awarded nursing scholarship Laura Thomas, RN, MSN, CNE, is a student pursuing her PhD in nursing science from Texas Woman’s University with plans to teach graduate nursing students and pursue a...
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Texas & RegionHOUSTONTensions have increasedin Houston’s cycling community, with two bike riders killed in recent weeks in unsolved hit-and-run crashes.The Houston Chronicle reported the recent...
View ArticleRepublican candidates for lt. gov. hold TV debate
AUSTIN — The post of lieutenant governor is often touted as the most powerful in Texas, and Monday night the four Republican candidates will get their first — and probably best — chance to win over...
View ArticleBook personal, business events at Making Memories on Broadway
Is your calendar for 2014 filling up with business and social events? Are you hosting an event or a special occasion in the coming months? Making Memories on Broadway is the perfect venue!Making...
View ArticleDeath notices
Margarita Deleon died Jan. 26, 2014. Services are pending with Adams Funeral Home of Crosbyton.Ramon Garcia, 54, of Sioux Falls, S.D. and formerly of Sundown died Jan. 22, 2014. Services are pending...
View ArticleHealth officials warn against eating certain fish caught in East Texas
AUSTIN — State health officials have advised against eating certain fish caught in East Texas.The Texas Department of State Health Services on Monday issued a fish consumption advisory for parts of the...
View Article‘Biggest Loser’ contestant to speak at Lubbock Christian School benefit
Abby Rike, author of “Working it Out: A Journey of Love, Loss and Hope” and Season 8 “Biggest Loser” contestant, will speak March 9 at a fundraiser for Lubbock Christian School.read more
View ArticleFrank Gutierrez, who sought Victor Hernandez recall, to challenge councilman...
Frank Gutierrez, who helped organize an unsuccessful recall effort against Councilman Victor Hernandez in 2013, will challenge the District 1 councilman in the May city election.Gutierrez will announce...
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