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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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Area Opinions

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,...

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Baggett: 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...

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Hats 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...

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All-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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Births

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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Civil Filings

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...

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Changes 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...

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5 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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Local sports briefly

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...

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This 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...

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MR. & 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. MITCHELL

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...

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MR. & 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...

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Galveston 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...

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Article 7

One of the Houston firefighters who died was fresh from academy. Page A14

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Letter: 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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Quick Opinion

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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Greenberg:

Text. TERRY GREENBERGis editor of the Avalanche-Journal. Contact him at (806) 766-8700 or terry.greenberg@lubbockonline.com.

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From the A-J's Pages

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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