Civic Lubbock accepting grant applications
Civic Lubbock is now accepting grant applications for arts and entertainment events held in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, City Bank Auditorium-Coliseum or Wells Fargo Amphitheatre between Oct. 1,...
View ArticleThird person dies from injuries after SXSW accident
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A third person struck by a suspected drunken driver in Austin last week during the South By Southwest festival died of her injuries Monday, police said. Sandy Thuy Le, 26, has died...
View ArticleStolen fire extinguisher, keyed cars and assault on Tech blotter this week
Texas Tech police calls for:March 147:57 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer issued a student a criminal trespass warning at the Student Wellness Center at the request of faculty.9:42 a.m. — A Tech officer...
View ArticleLetter: Are there other turn signal laws?
Since the invention of the automobile I’m sure there has been someone driving in the car behind who is trying to figure out what the lead car’s about to do. Thus the invention of the blinker. Until...
View ArticleNurse fulfilling dream profession at Community Health Centers of Lubbock
Sarina Chasco always knew she wanted a job as a nurse. But it wasn’t until 2012 that she completed her education and began working in the career of her dreams. “I always wanted to be a nurse, my whole...
View ArticleLubbock man charged with online solicitation of minor
A man Lubbock police arrested last summer on a charge of soliciting a minor has been indicted by a Lubbock County grand jury.Adrian Ernesto De La Cruz, 28, was charged on Monday, March 17 with online...
View ArticleThird person dies from South by Southwest crash
AUSTIN — A third person struck by a suspected drunken driver in Austin last week during the South By Southwest festival died Monday, police and family said.Sandy Thuy Le, 26, died from the injuries she...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Windy Brewer, 77, of Slaton died March 17, 2014. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.Annie Mae Bruton, 80, of Lubbock died March 16, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin...
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Stores participating in Shamrocks drive Retailers throughout the Lubbock area joining the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Shamrocks campaign to support the program’s research and health care...
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESRandal Kinnison against Erik Arias, suit on personal injury auto99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERJames E. Miller and Dawana Overman against State Farm...
View Article7-year-old boy dies after TV falls on him in Corpus Christi day care facility
CORPUS CHRISTI (AP) — A 7-year-old South Texas boy has died after a television fell on him while he was at a day care facility in Corpus Christi.Investigators say Jordan Arredondo died Sunday afternoon...
View ArticleLubbock transportation committee approves project list
Rebuilding a central part of 34th Street and raising the median on a stretch of Avenue Q will be among transportation improvement items on the city’s to-do list in coming years.Lubbock Metropolitan...
View ArticleDuck Dynasty stars to speak at upcoming gala for The Children's Home of Lubbock
A $30,000 gift from United Supermarkets given Tuesday, March 18, will help The Children’s Home of Lubbock host a 60th anniversary celebration gala next month where Duck Dynasty stars Jase and Missy...
View ArticleThree Lubbock children identified among national child porn images
Federal officials say three Lubbock children have been identified as among the victims exploited by an international child pornography operation based in Louisiana. Department of Homeland Security...
View ArticleOur View: Plan a full loop, but build the west and south parts of it first
As plans develop for an outer traffic loop to deal with Lubbock’s future traffic needs, we understand the sensitivity of people who live in the north and east parts of the city.They feel left out by...
View ArticleLetter: Forum had readings, disussion
On Jan. 25, Lubbock Interfaith Association hosted its first Interfaith Forum for the Lubbock community. Held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, the forum was led by members of 10 perspectives:...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Tech's plan to relocate birds that are causing a nuisance on...
While students are off-campus for spring break, Texas Tech officials are going to try to relocate birds that have been causing a nuisance on campus with their droppings. A propane-powered noise cannon...
View ArticleCommunity Briefs
Miss Lubbock now taking applications Miss Lubbock Texas/Miss Lubbock Texas Teen Pageant is now accepting applications.All girls single and at least 13 and under 27 years as of Feb. 1 are eligible to...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Dudley Prophet Bishop Barber, 73, of Lubbock died March 16, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Church on the Rock. Agape Funeral Chapel.Minnie Lou Christine Ash, 79, of...
View ArticleTexas and region
PORTERInvestigators said a Houston-area woman who was home alone fatally shot her next-door neighbor after hearing noises at her front door and seeing a man outside.The Montgomery County Sheriff’s...
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