1 injured in roll-over accident
Lubbock police responded to a two-vehicle roll-over accident at 103rd Street and Indiana Avenue Saturday, May 5.Officers were dispatched to the accidentinvolving a silver car and a black SUV around...
View ArticleAmarillo family loves details in DreamMaker kitchen remodel
Before their DreamMaker remodel, Dan and Kris Radisewitz’s kitchen was “alright,” aesthetically. But functionally, it had many faults. For example, a peninsula divided the kitchen in half, making poor...
View ArticleState monitors health of Coastal Bend ecosystem
CORPUS CHRISTI — The signs are all around us.Brown grasses, brittle and hardened, choke vacant lots and highway medians. Lawns, now the subject of drought-level restrictions, crack open as soils...
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25 yearsSunny skies and warm weather prevailed across most of the South Plains Thursday, although scattered thunderstorms moved through counties west and northwest of Lubbock during the afternoon.50...
View ArticleDeath Notices
James L. “Jim” Shibley, 80, of Seminole died May 5, 2013. Services are pending with Ratliff Funeral Home of Seminole.Homer E. Tisdale, 90, of Lubbock died May 2, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. today in...
View ArticleTitle insurance rate quietly increased in Texas
Title insurance rate quietly increased AUSTIN — Texans started paying more for title insurance last week because of a price hike quietly approved in March by the state insurance commissioner.The 3.8...
View Article3 Stephen F. Austin State University students die in East Texas wreck
MOUNT ENTERPRISE — Three Stephen F. Austin State University students have been killed and another hurt in a two-vehicle wreck in East Texas.The Department of Public Safety said both drivers survived...
View ArticleTrader Joe's announces distribution center opening in Irving
IRVING — Trader Joe’s has chosen a site in suburban Dallas for the specialty grocer’s first distribution center in Texas.The Dallas Morning News reported Monday, May 6, that Trader Joe’s has leased a...
View ArticleTexas Tech police reports for May 3-6
FRIDAY, MAY 39:05 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated a non-injury traffic accident in the 2900 block of Main Street.1:28 p.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated criminal mischief in the Z4P...
View ArticleWreckem247: 2016 Port Arthur Memorial running back names Texas Tech his very...
Kameron Martin is projected to be one of the top running backs in the 2016 class.read more
View ArticleCelebration to honor school, retiring principal
Celebration to honor school, principal Murfee Elementary, 6901 Nashville Drive, will host a celebration to honor G.Q. Nell, retiring principal, and the final year end as “Murfee” on Thursday, May 9....
View ArticleHealth briefs
Oncology support hour set May 14 The next oncology support hour for caregivers will be May 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge. Caregivers are invited to attend and share...
View ArticleTexas and region
Texas & RegionAUSTINState taxes on chewing tobacco would drop by more than 30 percent but the price of cigarettes would climb for some brands under a bill given tentative approval in the Texas...
View ArticleDeath notices
William “Bill” Duncan, 94, of Littlefield died May 3, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Grace Chapel. Hillcrest Funeral Home of Littlefield.Marcella Joy Perry died April 25, 2013, at her home in...
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25 yearsThe debate on pari-mutuel gambling ends and the voter count begins today as an anticipated 30,000 voters head to the polls.50 yearsThe Texas Tech Speech Department Monday night presented the...
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESAmy Kiker against Frank J. Kiker, suit on personal injury other
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UIL STATETRACK AND FIELD MEETFriday and Saturdayat Mike A. Myers Stadium, AustinArea QualifiersNote: Number preceding name represents ranking, one through nine, among other qualifiers in the event....
View ArticleTexas Tech creates new wind institute
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech University has created an institute that combines research and education in wind science, engineering and energy.A school statement says the creation of the National Wind...
View ArticleTexas Tech police reports for May 7
MONDAY, MAY 69:59 a.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated theft of a secured red and black bicycle and lock at the Murdough Residence Hall. 3:28 p.m. — A Texas Tech officer investigated theft of a...
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