Western Texas College commencement
Western Texas College ■ Commencement: 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Coliseum in Snyder■ Number of graduates: 125■ Keynote speaker: Barbara Beebe, university president■ Outstanding female student:...
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South Plains College ■ Commencement: 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, in the Texan Dome in Levelland■ Graduates receiving degrees and certificates: 1,544■ Participants: 743 (This class is the largest group ever...
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25 yearsDr. Lauro F. Cavazos is expected to announce today he is relinquishing the presidency of Texas Tech University and its Health Sciences Center, perhaps for another post.50 yearsThe nation’s best...
View ArticleHoward College graduates 214
Howard College Commencement for Lamesa and Big Spring campuses: Friday, May 10, in Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on the Howard College-Big Spring campus.■ Graduates: 214■ Degrees and certificates awarded:...
View ArticleSan Antonio Mayor Julian Castro seeks 3rd term
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro faces six challengers Saturday as he seeks a third term in office.Castro, whose twin brother is Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio,...
View ArticleParamedic vocal after Texas blast facing charges
WEST (AP) — Three days after a massive explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant, Bryce Reed climbed onto a coffee table at a local hotel where displaced families picked over donated sweatshirts and pizza....
View ArticleSales tax licenses
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending May 3:■ J. M. The Purple Store; 1915 19th St. ■ South Plains Fair; 1012 Ave. A ■ Peace Of Mind...
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Wedding planner Leven honored For the fourth consecutive year, Jill Leven, the owner and operator of Eat, Drink and be Marry Wedding and Event Planning and Invitations has received the Carlson Craft...
View ArticleCommercial construction permits
Contractor Location Project ValueUSA Liquor Marlin Park, 2912 Clovis Road 1,376 sq. ft. $42,000Ron Reeves Construction Liberty Village, 6811 Indiana Ave. 2,000 sq. ft. $285,000Minnix Commercial...
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Texas & RegionAMARILLOOne of three Amarillo brothers sentenced to life in prison for the slaying of a police officer more than 30 years ago on Christmas Day has lost a bid for parole.The Texas...
View ArticleOur View: Our city's future will be subject of the Imagine Lubbock report
The Tuesday night community report regarding the Imagine Lubbock Together project is something that should be of interest to all Lubbock residents. Many aspects of our city’s future will be part of...
View ArticleGreenberg:
We’ve received a few calls, emails and letters.Curious minds want to know:Q: Why did we stop running the Walter Williams column on Mondays?A: It’s back — see below for more details.Q: What happened to...
View ArticleLetter: Retired teacher grateful to Duncan, Senate
Senator Duncan is a problem solver. In 1996, when Duncan was a candidate, he attended a meeting of Lubbock retired teachers. LRTA had a newsletter. When Duncan left he took one of the newsletters. A...
View ArticleLetter: Should city government structure be changed?
Should city government structure be changed? Perhaps it’s time to replace the city manager form of government with full-time, fully salaried mayor and council members. Today, when we are unhappy with...
View ArticleBudget deal stumbles with 2 weeks left in session
AUSTIN — Forget those feel-good vibes at the Capitol. Unless a deal on a new Texas budget is struck in the next two weeks, a summer bummer is coming.Gov. Rick Perry wants $1.8 billion in tax cuts and...
View ArticleLegislative deal would shut 2 state prisons
AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Senate and House budget negotiators have tentatively agreed to close two privately run state prisons.The Texas Board of Criminal Justice would decide which two prisons to shutter...
View ArticleWayland Baptist-Plainview graduates 106
Wayland-Plainview commencement ■ Commencement: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Hutcherson Center in Plainview■ Number of graduates: 106 (41 graduate students, 65 undergraduates)■ Senior class speaker: Emma...
View ArticleMotorcyclists join Jericho Ride to pray for community
LUBBOCK — On a rainy Saturday, members of Fellowship Riders Lubbock took to the roads for a 150-mile journey across the South Plains to pray for their communities.“There’s a lot of anticipation,...
View ArticleUIL State Track and Field Results
UIL STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEETUniversity of Texas,AustinSaturday’s ResultsGIRLSCLASS 1A, DIVISION I800_1. Lauren Gibbs, Lindsay, 2:19.72; 2. Chelsea Bass, Farwell, 2:19.93; 3. Mandy Stevenson, Hamlin,...
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25 yearsArea cotton farmers are anticipating a quick trip to the fields in the next few days to celebrate Wednesday‘s rains by getting their crop planted.50 yearsPlans were announced Saturday for a...
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