LCU women win record 18th straight
The Lubbock Christian University women’s basketball team broke a program record with its 18th victory in a row. It figured the Lady Chaparrals would shatter single-game shooting records while doing...
View ArticleParham, Beruvides, Lubbock High win big at regional
ANDREWS — Monterey senior Jaecey Parham and Lubbock High junior Victor Beruvides won two individual events apiece, and Lubbock High swept the team titles Saturday at the Region I-4A swimming and diving...
View ArticleCoronado sending three divers to state meet
Penny DiPomazio has coached Lubbock ISD divers for 22 years, taking at least one to state the last 21 years in a row.No, they don’t downplay that one bit.“We use that when you’re coaching,” she said....
View ArticleDewhurst owes $1.4M from failed Senate run
AUSTIN, Texas -- A new federal report shows Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst still owing businesses $1.4 million from his failed 2012 run for U.S. Senate.The Dallas Morning News reported Saturday...
View ArticleWell-funded PAC targets Texas House Speaker Straus
AUSTIN, Texas -- Among the top donors to Accountability First are embattled University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall and Jeff Sandefer, whose proposals to reshape higher education have stirred turmoil...
View ArticlePoll: Hispanics in Texas more likely to favor GOP than in rest of nation
AUSTIN, Texas -- Hispanic and Anglo residents in Texas identify with the Republican Party far more than the national average, according to new polling data released Friday that calls into question how...
View ArticleTech students split blame between fan, OK State's Smart after basketball...
It was Texas Tech’s second big upset of the season, featured 12 lead changes, was close until the final seconds and was played in front of a capacity crowd of 15,098 fans at United Spirit Arena.But...
View ArticleOK State's Smart suspended for three games after shoving incident at Texas Tech
Oklahoma State basketball player Marcus Smart received a three-game suspension Sunday, Feb.9, after shoving Texas Tech fan Jeff Orr during Saturday's loss to the Red Raiders in Lubbock, according to a...
View ArticleTexas and region
Texas & RegionEL PASOSheriff’s deputies nearEl Paso are investigating the case of two men found dead near railroad tracks.Deputies responded to a call about the bodies Saturday and found them in a...
View ArticleCandidate comments critical in Texas governor race
AUSTIN — The leading candidates for Texas governor are learning that sticks and stone may break bones, but words last forever.Democrat Wendy Davis shocked many in her party last week by coming out in...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 YearsThe handiwork of approximately 90 Lubbock sixth graders and a local carpenter will be displayed Saturday morning at the grand opening of the Science Spectrum, 50th Street and Slide Road.50...
View ArticleCommunity calendar
TODAY“What’s Beneath the Anger: Part Two” — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Family Guidance and Outreach Center, No. 5 Briercroft Office Park. Free. No child care. Call to register. 747-5577. OLLI-“Will Food Subsidies...
View ArticleDeath notices
Margaret Avila, 75, of Midland died Feb. 7, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at First United Methodist Church in Seminole. Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.Diane Brockman, 60, of...
View ArticleSoldier found in stairwell outside barracks at Texas post dies
SAN ANTONIO — Investigators are trying to determine what led to the death of a South Texas soldier who was found in a stairwell outside his barracks.read more
View ArticleTED Lubbock Women meeting scheduled Tuesday at LHUCA
A day-long meeting called TED Lubbock Women, has been scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.Admission is $20 in cash at the door, and a...
View ArticleAustin considering to place cap on 'stealth dorms' at 4 unrelated residents
AUSTIN — Austin is considering a crackdown on so-called "stealth dorms" to cap at four the number of unrelated people who can live in single-family homes or duplexes.read more
View ArticleDavis calls for settlement in Texas school finance lawsuit
AUSTIN — Democratic candidate for governor Wendy Davis is calling on Texas to settle a school finance lawsuit and convene a special session of the Legislature.Davis said Monday that her opponent...
View ArticleDavis calls for settlement in school finance suit
AUSTIN — Texas should settle a school finance lawsuit brought by 600-plus districts and convene a special legislative session to find a permanent solution to funding public education, the Democratic...
View ArticleUT chancellor returning to medical practice
AUSTIN — University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa said Monday he’s resigning because he’s accomplished the goals he set five years ago, not because of political turmoil surrounding the...
View ArticleAustin may cap 'stealth dorms' at 4 residents
AUSTIN (AP) — Austin is considering a crackdown on so-called “stealth dorms” to cap at four the number of unrelated people who can live in single-family homes or duplexes.The Austin American Statesman...
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