Death notices
Ruth Adair, 85, of Levelland died May 28, 2013. Graveside services were held on May 29, 2013, at Morton Memorial Cemetery. George Price Funeral Home of Levelland.James Bailey, 66, of Slaton died May...
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Special session not about the public good For proof positive that Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is running scared, look no further than his call for a special legislative session to pass bills on guns,...
View ArticleBaggett: First Amendment champions deliver for Texas citizens
When the dust settles from another hard-fought legislative session, the people of Texas will have a clearer picture of current events in the Lone Star State, thanks to the hard work and determination...
View ArticleHats Off: Bring history to life by visting Silent Wings Museum with kids
Whether you’ve been around long enough to remember World War II or if you’re looking for a great opportunity to bring history to life for your kids or grandkids, Thursday’s D-Day celebration at the...
View ArticleAll-district softball teams: Coronado's Monique Garcia, Eva Holland take home...
Coronado’s top hitter and pitcher led the list of six District 2-5A first-teamers and individual award winners for the all-district selections.Junior pitcher Monique Garcia, who compiled a 27-5 record...
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Mr. Womdmagegne Whibesilassie and Ms. Selamanit Holfom of Lubbock, a girl weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces at 6:16 a.m. March 23 at University Medical Center.Mr. Kevin Rogers and Ms. Tatiana Lopez of...
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72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESLubbock Central Appraisal District against Jeanne M. Clements and City of Lubbock (lienholder)99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERChristopher Scott Elkins...
View ArticleChanges beginning for Spanish Oak Apartments
Nearly 90 people were displaced by a Memorial Day fire at Spanish Oaks Apartments in the 1000 block of East 28th Street. On Friday, May 31, various organizations convened at a resource center inside...
View Article5 displaced by 48th Street fire
Five displaced by 48th Street fire Red Cross volunteers were called to assist a family of five Friday evening, May 31, after their home in the 2300 block of 48th Street was badly damaged by a...
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NAIA women’s golfall-Americans named Nathalia Valencia and Morgan Matchett of the Wayland Bapstist women’s golf team were each recognized as NAIA all-Americans earlier this week, as were Mariah Montoya...
View ArticleThis session's winners and losers in education
AUSTIN (AP) — More than 920 education bills were filed this legislative session, easily outpacing any other topic. Some 119 passed, but four things stand out.There were lingering funding questions...
View ArticleMR. & MRS. LIMMER
MR. & MRS. LIMMERMr. and Mrs. Limmer of Synder recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Martha Ann Women’s Club in Snyder. They are the parents of Bryan Limmer and wife Cari of Lubbock...
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REV. & MRS. MITCHELLRev. and Mrs. Mitchell of Crosbyton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family celebration. They are the parents of Sandra Hutcheson and husband Rodney of...
View ArticleMR. & MRS. BENTLEY
MR. & MRS. BENTLEYMr. and Mrs. Bentley of Lubbock recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Windover, Nev. They are the parents of MyLinda Sue Bentley of Lubbock. Terri Dennis and Bret...
View ArticleGalveston catamaran race no easy venture
Waves crash as sailors hang on for dear life and hope that their ships don’t topple over. White foam engulfs the vessels. This is no movie — it’s a description of the very real events involved in the...
View ArticleLetter: American Dream has turned into nightmare
I am so tired of reading about how much in debt our country is, and how much money is being paid to people who have no business getting it. The American Dream has turned into America’s Financial...
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The class of 2013 graduating from dozens of Lubbock and South Plains high schools are now ready to head off to college, jobs and more — after a little summer enjoyment. If we have one wish for these...
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Text. TERRY GREENBERGis editor of the Avalanche-Journal. Contact him at (806) 766-8700 or terry.greenberg@lubbockonline.com.
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25 yearsLegislation authorizing a plant stress and water conservation research lab at Texas Tech University has been volleyed in Congress for the last time and will be served to the White House upon...
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