Christ the King graduates eleven seniors
■ Graduation: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th St., Lubbock. CTKing graduation is a little unique in that there is a Mass for the graduates. ■ Valedictorian: Paul...
View ArticleMemorial Day 5K run to benefit food bank
Memorial Day 5K run to benefit food bank A Memorial Day 5K and one mile fun run will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Mackenzie Park, 601 Municipal Drive. The fun run is free but they are asking...
View ArticleTexas and region
DALLASA father who told two of his sons to pretend they were swimming as he drowned them in a Dallas-area creek was sentenced to death Thursday.The Dallas County jury took about 31/2 hours to sentence...
View ArticleTax tussle riling Legislature in final week
AUSTIN — Nearly 2,000 people went to Gov. Rick Perry’s website in January to sound off on how lawmakers should cut taxes by $1.8 billion. Many won’t get what they wanted.The state sales tax rate isn’t...
View ArticleTexas cities among fastest-growing in U.S.
Eight of 15 cities with the fastest growth in the United States are in Texas, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.Estimates released Thursday also show that half of those...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsLubbock County Commissioners Monday praised a booklet on county government prepared by the League of Women Voters (LWV) as a means to inform citizens about local government. 50 yearsCity...
View ArticleLetter: Cars are speeding in her alley
Can someone please explain to me why my alley is being used like a freeway? I live in the 5200 block of 40th Street. The alley runs from Chicago Avenue to Slide Road. Many people, including city...
View ArticleFrenship's Schuster signs with LCU
Frenship’s Schustersigns with LCU Frenship basketball player Lucas Schuster, an All-City and Class 5A-4A All-South Plains honoree, signed a letter of intent Thursday with Lubbock Christian...
View ArticleHigh school baseball playoff capsules
■ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday■ Where: Moffett Field, Abilene■ Records: Frenship 35-5; Cleburne 33-5■ How they got here: Frenship is the District 4-4A champion, swept Dumas in bi-district,...
View ArticleHats Off: Thousands of young people were honored for their volunteer work
Young people from more than 30 local and regional schools were honored for their service to the community during the recent Celebration of Service Luncheon of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock.With a...
View ArticleFaith briefs
Second Baptist slates Memorial Day concert Second Baptist Church will host a Memorial Day concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 26, to honor the nation’s veterans. The concert will take place in Worship...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moore of Morton, a girl weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces at 2:17 a.m. March 14.Mr. Lincoln Louis Jr. and Ms. Lola Hamilton of Lubbock, a boy weighing 5 pounds, 6 ounces at 9:36 a.m....
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESLubbock Central Appraisal District against Ronnie Moralez, C.W. Turner and Barbara Nell Turner, suit on tax petition99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C....
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed Name: Llano Lawn Care; Owner: Michael Stripling■ Assumed Name: Joshua Belasco Painting; Owner: Joshua Belasco
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsLubbock is a strong contender in the race for a Class 2 licensing of a pari-mutuel horse racetrack, according to Hilary Doran, chairman of the Texas Racing Commission.50 yearsThe need for the...
View ArticlePerry, Texas Legislature to honor fallen soldiers
AUSTIN (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry is addressing a joint session of the Legislature to honor Texans killed in combat.Lawmakers from both chambers will crowd onto the House floor Saturday to join relatives...
View ArticleFuneral Saturday for Dallas firefighter Wilson
DALLAS (AP) — Firefighters from across the area and the state are expected to attend a funeral this weekend for a veteran Dallas firefighter killed while battling a fire at a Dallas condo complex.The...
View ArticleHigh-water rescues reported in San Antonio area
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio firefighters have pulled people from submerged cars and rescued passengers whose bus was swept away in flood waters from torrential rains.Officials say numerous roads...
View ArticleRed Raiders finish 2013 season on high note with 8-2 victory over Baylor
OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas Tech baseball fans hoping to see positive signs heading into the 2014 season may have gotten just that in the 2013 season finale.Freshman right-hander Matt Withrow overcame early...
View ArticleOverton DQ'd at Colonial for using putting aid
FORT WORTH (AP) — Jeff Overton was disqualified midway through the third round of the Colonial on Saturday for illegally using a putting aid during play.PGA Tour officials say Overton used an aid on a...
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