Texas Tech to host conference celebrating Sowell Family Collection
The Texas Tech Office of the President, the Office of the Provost, the Honors College and the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library will sponsor the Sowell Family Collection Conference,...
View ArticleTexas Tech System launches partnership with Nigerian university
The Texas Tech University System is expanding its reach across international borders.System officials met with the governor of Oyo State and representatives from the Technical University of Ibadan, Oyo...
View ArticleTexas Tech graduate elevated to American Institute of Architects fellow
Morris Brown, an instructor in the Texas Tech University College of Architecture at El Paso, has been named to the College of Fellows in the American Institute of Architects.Among the 80,000...
View ArticleTexas Tech School of Accounting approved by coordinating board
It’s been a decades-long effort, but Texas Tech University will house the state’s first school of accounting beginning this fall.Robert Ricketts, director of accounting programs at the Rawls College of...
View ArticleLubbock Dream Center announces $1.5 million grant
The Lubbock Dream Center has received a $1.5 million grant from the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Charitable Foundation for the construction of a multipurpose facility at 30th Street and Avenue...
View ArticleTexas and region
AUSTINGov. Rick Perry is urging lawmakers to leave at least $7 billion in the state’s cash reserves, or Rainy Day Fund.The Dallas Morning News reported Perry said Wednesday a Texas Senate proposal to...
View ArticleLetter: Trustee approves of Robertson
I wanted to clarify your Tuesday article on the naming of Dr. Berhl Robertson Jr. as interim Lubbock Independent School District superintendent, specifically the part that said I was present at the...
View ArticleQuick Opinion: Town Hall meeting about Godeke Library Branch
Those who are interested in Lubbock’s libraries should attend the town hall meeting regarding the Godeke Library today from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 6707 Slide Road library branch. We appreciate the...
View ArticleDeath notices
Rex Chandler Brown, 74, of Lubbock died April 10, 2013. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at City of Lubbock Cemetery. Griffin Mortuary. Daniel P. Cirilo, 68, of Levelland died...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsThirteen people cast ballots this morning for the May 7 county, city and school election during the first day of absentee voting by personal appearance at the city secretary’s office.50...
View ArticleIllinois governor doesn't welcome Perry's Texas pitch
Perry’s Texas pitch not big hit in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is bringing his state’s economic road show to Illinois next week, pitching low-income taxes and a strong economy to...
View ArticleWest Texas A&M students raise funds to buy goats for Africa
AMARILLO — As the temperature dropped, many West Texas A&M University students braved the frigid weather Wednesday, April 17.For some, their clothes suffered a bit, too, after being covered in...
View ArticleTexas Tech to host research conference
Texas Tech University’s Center for Active Learning and Undergraduate Engagement will host the 2013 Undergraduate Research Conference next week.The conference features more than 140 participants from a...
View ArticleHow you can help those affected by the fertilizer plant explosion in West
Here’s what people in the South Plains can do to help those affected by the fertilizer plant explosion in West:-Red Cross: Cash donations requested at redcross.org, call local chapter - 806.765.8534,...
View ArticleBioethicist lecture highlights Texas Tech agriculture awareness week
Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will host its annual Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness Week next week.Events begin Sunday, April 21, and...
View ArticleTexas Tech to host state FFA competition
Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will host the state FFA Career Development Events on Saturday, April 20, across campus. Texas Tech’s Department of Animal...
View ArticleGO! Calendar
MusicFRIDAYDevin The Dude — 9 p.m., Lonestar Events Center, 602 E. 19th St. $20, service fees may apply. Hip-Hop and rap.Tejas Brothers CD Release Party — 9 p.m., Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave....
View ArticleNWS issues freeze warning for South Plains
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday, April 19, to 9 a.m. Friday, April 19, for the South Plains.Hard freeze conditions with temperatures dropping...
View ArticleSouth Plains College Reese Center will host robot competition April 26
South Plains College Reese Center will host the Tin-Man X Robot Battle on Friday, April 26.Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and competitions begin at 6:30 p.m. in Building 6. Students are required to construct...
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