New disclosure policy delayed at UT
AUSTIN — The implementation of a robust but controversial conflict-of-interest policy at institutions in the University of Texas System that was originally scheduled for this spring has been delayed...
View ArticleTexas Tech women's tennis searching for more in postseason
The Texas Tech women’s tennis team was still soaking it all in at this time last season.Milestone after milestone had been eclipsed as the Lady Raiders embarked on their best campaign in school...
View ArticleTexas Tech men's tennis fighting to keep NCAA Tournament streak alive
Tim Siegel knows it may sound like coach speak, but he insists the sentiment is true.Though the longtime Texas Tech men’s tennis coach is nearing the end of his final season before retirement, he isn’t...
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MusicFRIDAYThe West Texas Bluegrass/Traditional Music Association Presents: Amber and Erin Rogers — 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston Ave. Donations at the door. Bluegrass. 765-6166 or...
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Live in town: ‘Prairie Home Companion’ The first-ever live broadcast from Lubbock of the two-hour radio program “A Prairie Home Companion” will take place at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the City...
View ArticleArkansas-Little Rock lands South Plains standout
LEVELLAND – When visiting basketball coaches would stop by South Plains College early in the school year, Texans coach Steve Green said he’d let Devonte Smith run practices.No wonder Green trusted...
View ArticleLubbock High, Monterey softball teams look to change perception with extended...
The Monterey and Lubbock High softball teams have made their mark this season by exceeding their own expectations.Beginning Friday, the Lady Westerners and Lady Plainsmen hope to exceed everyone...
View ArticleRecall effort against Hernandez to begin this weekend
The recall petition effort against Councilman Victor Hernandez is official and organizers have 33 days to collect 448 signatures from registered voters in District 1.The countdown begins Friday, April...
View ArticleMarch for Babies Saturday at Texas Tech
March for Babies is Saturday at Tech March of Dimes will host the March for Babies walk on Saturday, April 27, at Urbanovsky Park, located on the Texas Tech campus. Registration is free.Registration...
View ArticleMan charged in shooting of 3 in Amarillo nightclub parking lot
AMARILLO — An Amarillo man has been arrested on three charges related to a shooting that critically injured three men early Thursday, April 25, at a nightclub near South Georgia Street, Amarillo police...
View ArticleNational Park Service seeks public input on Lake Meredith recreational area
AMARILLO — The National Park Service wants to know what people think about its plan for the next few decades for the area around Lake Meredith.It will take public comment next week on its draft of the...
View ArticleCash for road repair in South Texas' Eagle Ford Shale area proves elusive
AUSTIN — As he looks at the calendar, DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler is getting nervous.Fowler is among a group of officials in the Eagle Ford Shale area who are lobbying lawmakers for money to...
View ArticleShallowater students host 'glow' charity walk, ice cream sale
The seventh-grade class of Shallowater Middle School is hosting a Walk 4 West on Saturday, May 4, to help the recovery efforts of West, Texas, which was hit by the April 17 explosion at a local...
View ArticleTexas Tech police calls for Thursday, Friday
THURSDAY, APRIL 258:10 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated a theft in the education building. An unsecured video camera and a tripod were taken.8:25 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated...
View ArticleTexas Tech students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society
The Texas Tech University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest honor society, elected its new cohort of student honorees who participated in an induction ceremony Thursday, April 25.Students...
View ArticleLubbock ISD students advance, earn medals as finalists at FPS State Bowl
A composite Future Problem Solving team of students from Hutchinson and Evans middle schools has qualified for the FPS International Conference in Bloomington, Ind., June 5-9. The Lubbock Independent...
View ArticlePhilanthropist gives $20M to San Antonio hospital
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A billionaire philanthropist has given $20 million toward the construction of a children’s hospital in San Antonio.The San Antonio Express-News reports Friday that the foundation...
View ArticleTexas lawmakers pushing back on Gov. Perry in 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry revved up for a presidential bid in 2011 by showing the country who’s boss in Texas: He slashed spending, tightened abortion restrictions and declared illegal...
View ArticleLEE-THETFORD
Jan and David Thetford, of Lubbock,Texas and Nina and Tim Benham are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Tanner Myles Thetford to Magen Margaret Lee of Lubbock,Texas. Magen is the...
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