Civic Lubbock Accepting Entertainment Grant Application
Civic Lubbock now taking applications Civic Lubbock Inc. is accepting Local Grant Program applications for arts, cultural and entertainment events being held in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, City...
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■ Assumed name: Creative Remodeling Solutions; owner: Bobby G. Prater■ Assumed name: Senior Choice Network; owner: Jamie Lee Donaghe■ Assumed name: El Papagayo Mexican Restaurant; owner: Ranjana Malla...
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25 years ago:Hundreds of country and western music buffs poured into the Municipal Coliseum to see a show headlined by country singer George Strait.50 years ago:Is the administration of a fine and...
View ArticlePolice: 1 injured in officer-involved shooting outside Northwest Texas...
Police said one person was injured during an officer-involved shooting late Tuesday just outside the Northwest Texas Hospital emergency room.Amarillo Police Department Lt. Erick Bohannon said the...
View ArticleNew members appointed to Girl Scouts Board of Directors
The Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains has announced the appointment of new members o its board of directors for the 2014-16 term.“Our board of directors plays an instrumental role in council...
View ArticleJunior League of Lubbock celebrating 60 years of service March 22 at Overton...
The Junior League of Lubbock has reached its 60th anniversary, and is moving into a celebratory mode.Formally organized in 1954 as a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, the...
View ArticleLow water levels hurting recreation at Lake Meredith
AMARILLO -- Despite attendance being down by more than half since the onset of the drought and generally poor rains over its watershed, Lake Meredith and the associated Alibates Flint Quarries kept...
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MARCH 25Starting Your Own Business series– To be held at The Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock from 6-9 p.m. This is an observation-only workshop in a four-part...
View ArticleSales tax permits
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending March 14:■ European Wax Center: 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Suite 500■ Keren Weaver Designs: 10...
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Contractor Location Project ValueFriesen Construction Auto detail shop, 6544 82nd St. 18,684 total sq. ft. $578,000 totalSandia Construction First Bank and Trust, 6501 19th St. 6,049 sq. ft. $1,250,000
View ArticleCommunity briefs
Preparedness fair planned for March 29 The Lubbock Preparedness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This event will present information...
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News in 2 MinutesMASON, Mich.A federal appeals court issued an order Saturday preventing more same-sex couples from getting married in Michigan for at least several more days.The 6th U.S. Circuit Court...
View ArticleBush is GOP's lone Hispanic statewide candidate
EL PASO — At a Mexican restaurant a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, the crowd is bilingual and so is the candidate they’ve come to see.“We will go out there and fight the good fight por todas...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Suggestions for improving one's life
Watch your life grow.■ Words: Use words to uplift each other.■ Attitude: Think positive. Smile.■ Temptation: Avoid your weakness and pray for strength.■ Character: Honor yourself, be of good morals and...
View ArticleDeath Notices
L. Austine Bradley, 97, of Austin died March 11, 2014. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Austin. A Life Celebration by Franklin of Austin.Fabiola...
View Article3 students in wheelchairs hurt after Texas bus flips
COPPERAS COVE (AP) — Three special needs students in wheelchairs have suffered minor injuries when their Central Texas school bus flipped on its roof after being hit by a car.Officials with the...
View ArticleToll violators could have their vehicles impounded
AUSTIN (AP) — Texas law enforcement agencies are joining the effort to make toll-road scofflaws pay up.The Texas Department of Transportation plans to partner with authorities to impound vehicles of...
View ArticleLCU edges McMurry in Heartland series finale
ABILENE — Tanner Rainey and Stephen Withrow had two hits apiece and relief pitcher Glen Warrick protected a lead over the final three innings as Lubbock Christian University edged McMurry 4-3 Saturday...
View ArticleCommunity service briefs
2014 Good Citizens Awards announced Recipients of the 2014 Good Citizens Award were recently announced by the Nancy Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at a reception held at...
View ArticleHigh school track agate
SAN ANGELO RELAYSDivision IIIGIRLSTeam standings: 1. Round Rock 182; 2. Coronado 114.50; 3. San Angelo Central 107; 4. Del Rio 60; 5. Midland 50; 6. Monterey 45; 7. Midland Lee 30; 8. El Paso Montwood...
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