MR. & MRS. MCMINN
MR. & MRS. MCMINNMr. and Mrs. McMinn of Lubbock will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from noon-1 p.m. June 14 at First Christian Church in Lubbock. They are the parents of Mitzi Flournoy...
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MR. & MRS. MORENOMr. and Mrs. Moreno of Lubbock will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at 50-Yard Line. They are the parents of Raul Moreno Jr. and Yevette Brooks, both...
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Texas & RegionBREAUX BRIDGE, La.A Texas woman was killed after a towed vehicle broke loose and hit another car.Louisiana State Police said the accident happened on Interstate 10 east of Breaux...
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Lois B. Bullard, 93, of Lubbock died June 7, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today, June 9, in Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Resthaven Funeral Home.Vonnie Buster, 70, of Littlefield died June 8,...
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We’re all in favor of having an open and transparent country, unless, of course, it’s us being asked to be open and transparent.A couple of recently disturbing examples.Eric Holder, America’s embattled...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: City's tree workers were a big help
I had hernia surgery the afternoon of June 5. The storm blew in that night and took down a lot of elm limbs in my yard and even took down a power line. I spoke to the tree guys the city contracts with...
View ArticleSPC grad helps Hogs win relay title
Not that long ago, Sparkle McKnight and Anton Kokorin were running in Levelland and helping South Plains College build its string of NJCAA track and field championships.On Saturday, they were on the...
View ArticleLast of closed pools to open Thursday
The Mae Simmons Pool at East 24th Street MLK Boulevard, will reopen Thursday, June 13, according to the city of Lubbock. At that time, all four municipal pools will have reopened since last week’s...
View ArticleWreckem247: Texas Tech leads for Tyler Junior College defensive end Will Coleman
Texas Tech hosted several high-profile visitors at Wednesday's camp in Longview including Tyler Junior College defensive end Will Coleman, who came away very impressed.
View ArticleWreckem247: 2015 four-star quarterback Jarrett Stidham stopped by Lancaster...
Stephenville quarterback Jarrett Stidham is one 2015 prospect who has been red hot lately and he made it a point to stop by the Red Raiders camp in Lancread more
View ArticleWreckem247: Guard Randy Onwuasor is fourth 2013 addition for Texas Tech hoops...
Head coach Tubby Smith and the Red Raiders men’s basketball team added yet another late addition on Wednesday when Inglewood (Calif.) guard Randy Onwuaread more
View ArticleVideo interviews from Texas Tech's football camp in Longview
247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Perroni got video interviews on five Texas Tech prospects.
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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers is pleased to announce the addition of three wonderful ladies to their staff – Kristin Dempsey, Michelle Evitt and Sherri Kinard.read more
View ArticleLooking for savings on meals, services and products? Look to A-J's Daily Deal
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s DAILY DEAL is a big hit with consumers and local businesses! Consumers get great savings at local merchants, while businesses get a fun, easy way to reach out to...
View ArticleYour local Christian Brothers Automotive brings an ethical approach to car...
Christian Brothers Automotive was founded in 1982 by two men – brothers in Christ – who wished to bring a much-needed “Nice Difference” to the automotive repair industry. Their mission statement would...
View ArticleMan charged with capital murder after shooting deaths near Wolfforth
The two brothers killed in a shooting last week south of Wolfforth were each shot twice, including one in the back, Lubbock County’s medical examiner told investigators in a preliminary autopsy...
View ArticlePlan would send nearly $1B to roads
AUSTIN— Texas lawmakers are considering diverting nearly $1 billion a year from the state’s cash reserves into a fund dedicated to building and maintaining roads.Gov. Rick Perry this week added...
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Hugh Alexander Jr., 83, of Slaton died June 12, 2013. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.Lydia Del Bosque Arguello, 84, of Big Spring died June 9, 2013. Funeral Mass will be...
View ArticleMae Simmons Pool opens; all city pools in service after storm
City pools all open after storm closures Mae Simmons Pool at East 24th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will reopen Thursday, June 13, putting all four Lubbock municipal pools back in...
View ArticleQuick opinion: Gov. Perry continues to try to attract out-of-state businesses...
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is continuing to court out-of-state businesses. A $1 million ad campaign will coincide with his trip next week to New York and Connecticut, says the Texas Tribune. The trip and ad...
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