Death Notices
Hope Coffman-Evans, 46, of Lubbock died April 12, 2014. Services will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs.Epifania “Fannie” Flores, 81, of Southland died April 9, 2014. Celebration of life...
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Texas & RegionSAN ANTONIOCrews were working to clean up a fuel spill in the San Antonio River.KENS-TV repored teams responded to the spill near the Calumet refinery Saturday morning.Officials with...
View ArticleDavis: Abbott is backing away from pre-K plan
SAN MARCOS — While addressing the Texas State Teachers Association’s convention in San Marcos on Saturday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis accused her Republican opponent, Greg Abbott,...
View ArticleTalbot: Kingsbury right dance partner for Tech
Two days before the spring game, Kliff Kingsbury stood off to the side of the circle, clapped and cheered as his team broke it down in front of him.After seeing just what his team could do, the visor...
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25 years ago:If the Lubbock Independent School District’s proposed $58.5 million bond election passes April 18, some of the money will be spent improving elementary school curriculum.50 years...
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TODAYHam and Sausage Dinner and Auction— 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wilson School Cafeteria, 1411 Green Ave. Adult plates, $7 and child plates, $4. Ham, sausage and all the fixin’s.Lubbock Chess Club— 2-4:45...
View ArticleDaughters of the Republic of Texas celebrating 60 years
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, General James Smith Chapter, will celebrate its 60th anniversary by viewing the past from scrapbooks so large that some have to be packed into suitcases for...
View ArticleTalbot named Sports Editor of Avalanche-Journal
Talbot named Sports Editor of Avalanche-Journal Nicholas Talbot, who was formerly at the Killeen Daily Herald and The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.), has been named sports editor of the Lubbock...
View ArticlePolice: Remains found near SeaWorld San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Police say maintenance workers have found what appears to be human remains near SeaWorld San Antonio.KENS-TV in San Antonio reports the remains were found by SeaWorld maintenance workers...
View ArticleEmails: Nugent show was canceled over comments
LONGVIEW — Emails show that plans for a Ted Nugent concert in East Texas were canceled after the shock rocker drew criticism for calling President Barack Obama a "subhuman mongrel."read more
View ArticleLubbock police respond to single car accident on I-27 in North Lubbock
Lubbock police responded to a single car accident near Interstate 27 and Yucca Lane late this afternoon. Police have reported moderate injuries and are still on the scene.For more on this story, follow...
View ArticleRed Raiders finish off sweep of Kansas State with 11-7 victory
Texas Tech players and coaches have preached all season about the importance of not dwelling on the past.With the prospects of a sweep in their hands on Sunday against Kansas State, however, the Red...
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Gwenda Anderson, 50, of Lubbock died April 12, 2014. Services are pending with Griffin Mortuary.Richard McCutchan, 73, of Lubbock died April 13, 2014. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service...
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25 years ago:Members of the board of city development began ironing out a “relocation assistance policy” Wednesday to reward businesses which move to Lubbock.50 years ago:Lubbock County Commissioners...
View ArticleTech, SPC lead pack in Abilene
ABILENE — Texas Tech thrower Hannah Carson won the women’s shot put, discus and javelin competitions, and the Tech and South Plains College men’s teams won seven events apiece Saturday in the Wes...
View ArticleBody found in San Antonio Bay fits description of boater missing in South Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI — The U.S. Coast Guard says a body has been found that fits the description of a 48-year-old man who went missing from his boat off the coast of South Texas.read more
View ArticleDistrict 2-5A, 4-4A, 2-3A track meet results
DISTRICT 2-5A MEETAt PlainsCapital Park/Lowrey FieldFriday’s ResultsGIRLSTeam totals: 1. Tascosa, 114; 2. Coronado, 112; 3. Odessa Permian, 86; 4. SA Central, 84; 5. Abilene, 59; 6. Odessa, 54 1/3; 7....
View ArticleEx-Texas sheriff pleads guilty to money laundering
McALLEN — A former South Texas sheriff whose office has attracted the attention of federal investigators has pleaded guilty to money laundering.Lupe Trevino appeared in federal court Monday and is...
View ArticleCold front brings erratic weather to Texas, more expected Thursday
DALLAS — A cold front has brought snow to the Texas Panhandle, hail to the central part of the state and forecasts for freezing conditions accompanied by strong winds.read more
View ArticleTexas grand jury to be seated in Governor Perry ethics case
AUSTIN — A Texas judge was expected to seat a grand jury Monday in an investigation into whether Gov. Rick Perry abused his power by vetoing funding for public corruption prosecutors last year.read more
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