Last shelter in San Antonio closes after flooding
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The last of five Red Cross shelters still open since deadly South Texas flooding has closed as recovery continues from the high water.Officials say the final shelter still serving...
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MusicFRIDAYWashington Revival — 9 p.m., Bash Riprock’s, 2419 Main St. 762-2274. Mark Wallney and Mike Pritchard — 5:30 p.m., Melt Lounge, 1711 Texas Ave. Free. Acoustic rock. 687-2034. 3D — 6 p.m.,...
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Street dances in store for 2013 4th on Broadway This year’s 4th on Broadway will open with a pair of street dances.Grupo Siggno will headline a street dance at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at the Courthouse Plaza,...
View ArticleMan gets 15 years, fined $15K in marijuana trial
Man gets 15 years, fined $15K in marijuana trial A Lubbock County jury on Wednesday, June 5, sentenced a Lubbock man to 15 years in prison and assessed a $15,000 fine for possession of a quantity of...
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AUSTINResidents in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth areas called on Texas lawmakers Thursday to redraw congressional districts to provide them with more direct representation in Washington.Political...
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25 yearsA regional economic developmental board approved $200,000 in loans to a Lubbock area water theme park on Monday — the first such loan grant under a new revolving loan program.50 yearsPlans for...
View ArticleRestaurant Violations
Restaurant reports for the week ending June 1:NO CRITICAL VIOLATIONS■ Adventures USA, 3305 116th St.■ Cold Stone Creamery, 8215 University Ave., No. 160■ Danny’s Funs and Hens, 5101 Ave. Q■ Days Inn,...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly: Texas Techgolfer earns all-American status
Tech golfer picks upall-American honors Texas Tech women’s golfer Kim Kaufman received her third and fourth postseason award of the year Thursday as Golfweek Magazine named her a third-team...
View ArticleMemorial held for duck known along River Walk
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dozens of people have attended a vigil for a friendly duck known for strolling along San Antonio’s River Walk until the animal was beaten and killed.An informal memorial service was...
View ArticlePerry likens federal phone surveillance to China
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry has criticized the Obama administration with some of the harshest language since his failed run for president — suggesting he may be gearing up for another White...
View ArticleFamily of man shot by Lubbock officer drops wrongful death suit
Surviving family members of a man shot by a Lubbock police officer in February 2011 have agreed to drop their wrongful death suit against the city and the officer.Jemar McKinzie’s parents and the...
View ArticleHurricane insurance causing a storm in Legislature
AUSTIN — As they do every year, a week ago state officials reminded all Texans that hurricane season, which is from June 1 through Nov. 30, has arrived.“As a new hurricane season begins tomorrow, the...
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Saturday, June 825 yearsStirring money in a small town water system will clear up many of the problems, and local officials may have a more vivid idea of where to get funds after a joint meeting...
View ArticleThree former Red Raiders play for Professional American Football League...
At the end of the day Sunday, at least one former Red Raider will hold the Professional American Football League trophy.
View ArticleHeritage Society to tour Hotel Settles, Big Spring
The Lubbock Heritage Society will bus people to Big Spring to see the restoration of Hotel Settles later this month.The group plans to depart from the Buddy Holly Center parking lot at 7:45 a.m....
View ArticleMR. & MRS. ARTHUR
MR. & MRS. ARTHURMr. and Mrs. Arthur of Lubbock will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Dallas. They are the parents of D’Nard Arthur II and wife Jen from Dallas, Drs....
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MR. & MRS. WHIPPLEMr. and Mrs. Whipple of Lubbock will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the end of June with a trip to Southeast Oklahoma. Leona Christina Sinclair and Johnny Ray Whipple...
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MR. & MRS. FULTONMr. and Mrs. Fulton of Lubbock will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a picnic at 7 p.m. June 22 at 5321 23rd St. They are the parents of Teresa (Teri) Henderson and...
View ArticleMR. & MRS. CHILDRE
MR. & MRS. CHILDRE Mr. and Mrs. Childre of Lubbock recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration at the Arnett House on the LCU campus. They are the parents of Connie Sawyer...
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