Wreckem247: Top247 wide receiver Trey Quinn talks Tech
Lake Charles Barbe wide receiver Trey Quinn has had a lot to think about when it comes to his recruitment over the past few months.
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Rick Perry governing his career, not us What to make of Rick Perry?Our governor again took center stage last week, as the special session of the Legislature turned its attention to the volatile issue...
View ArticleHightower: Texas GOP unleashes political quackery on women's reproductive rights
A few years ago, during consideration of a bill being pushed by a Republican elder in the Texas Senate, first-term Sen. Wendy Davis asked him a question about it. Rather than respond to this Democrat,...
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Texas & RegionDALLASFire crews are reporting a rash of grass and other fires in many areas of Texas caused by fireworks lit as part of Fourth of July celebrations.Fire officials in Travis County...
View ArticleHats Off: Lubbock knows how to throw an Independence Day party
City Attorney Sam Medina offered an Independence Day public prayer in Mackenzie Park, reported the A-J’s Walt Nett, that reflected on the nation’s founders, who saw the 13 colonies for what they were...
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Kathryn Cade, 88, of Slaton died July 5, 2013. Services are pending with Englunds Funeral Service.LaNell Cloude, 75, of Lubbock died July 4, 2013. Funeral services will be Monday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at...
View ArticleTexas hospital construction takes divergent paths
DALLAS — The view from two helipads atop the new 17-story Parkland Memorial Hospital provides a dizzying panorama of Dallas’ burgeoning medical district and a downtown that looks like an architect’s...
View ArticleDewhurst could pick up tab for Senate meltdown
Over in the shadows of the blinding media spotlight cast on state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, stands Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, whose political future is also being shaped by the late-evening events...
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25 yearsSplinter groups of the Farm Credit System have nailed down a series of mergers which some officials believe will add competitive strength to the agriculture lending factions.50 yearsThe final...
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Craig W. Bednarz and Bridget Roberts WarrenStephen Michael Garr and Emily Anne La CroixMarlin Joe Johnson and Linda Balderas PorteeShane Hunter Bright and Nickelynn Michelle BaysRichard Wayne Smith and...
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Mr. and Mrs. Jason Williams of Lubbock, a boy weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces at 3:32 p.m. June 11 at University Medical Center.Mr. and Mrs. Quinnton Ross of Lubbock, a girl weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces at...
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■ Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 — North Texas Soccer Association, annual meeting. Expected attendance: 250.■ July 17-19 — Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, annual conference....
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New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending June 28:■ Red Raiders Sports Properties; 2114 Broadway, Suite 200 ■ AAA-1 Auto Parts, Inc.; 4509...
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10Job Search Seminar – 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Workforce Solutions, 1218 14th St. Cost: No charge. Registration is requested. For information or registration, contact Myra McNeil at...
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Contractor Location Project ValuePharr & Company 4620 71st St. 5,042 square feet $542,943Lee Lewis Construction 3307 Vicksburg Ave. 27,600 square feet $6,996,335John Plunkett Custom Homes 2210...
View ArticlePettit: Jess took with him an era of simpler days
I’M SURE THINGS are better now — salaries and facilities certainly are — but the recent passing of Jess Stiles ended the last mark of a comfort zone that once defined Texas Tech athletics.It was my...
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Investigate UT regent who gums up work In Gov. Rick Perry’s ongoing guerrilla campaign to oust UT-Austin President William C. Powers, his most zealous commando is University of Texas System Regent...
View ArticleLetter: Independence Day special for new residents
Independence Day special for new residents Independence Day is extra special for my family this year as it marks our first holiday in the city of Lubbock. It also brings back memories of another...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Customer thankful for returned card
On June 11, I accidentally dropped my credit card in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Amarillo. When I discovered it missing, I immediately drove home so I could call and have it cancelled. As I was...
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Sue Brown-Dodd, 69, of Memphis died June 30, 2013. No services are planned.Linda Kay Condron died July 1, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, in Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Combest Family...
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