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25 yearsDespite Councilman Gary Phillips warning of a possible public uprising, the City Council reached a consensus Wednesday to raise the city’s ad valorem rate by 3 cents in fiscal 1989.50...
View ArticlePerry says 'mob rule' set back abortion bill
AUSTIN (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry says “mob rule” derailed passage of a restrictive abortion measure but is confident the bill will pass once the Legislature convenes Monday.The Republican said on “Fox...
View ArticlePerry's decision will transform Texas politics
AUSTIN (AP) — No matter what Gov. Rick Perry announces on Monday, his decision will transform politics in Texas.If the state’s longest-serving governor chooses to retire, then at least six out of nine...
View ArticleCharges upgraded in Texas wreck that killed 5
LOS FRESNOS (AP) — Authorities say multiple charges of intoxication manslaughter have been filed against a South Texas woman who they say triggered a two-vehicle accident that killed five.The...
View ArticleLPD investigates injury accident on I-27
Lubbock police were called to Interstate 27 under the Marsha Sharp Freeway for a three-vehicle accident Sunday night, July 7.The Lubbock police information desk confirmed one person was seriously...
View ArticleHindman Ready Built Homes continues company traditions and starts new ones
Hindman Ready Built Homes, Inc. began its tradition of custom home building for Lubbock and the surrounding communities in 1967 – a tradition that continues today with second and third generation...
View ArticleTexas & Region
Texas & RegionHOUSTON Authorities say a father and son were shot to death when an armed trio accosted them at their suburban Houston home.Investigators say 49-year-old Mario DeSantiago and...
View ArticleLetter: High utility bills stir concern
It has been a very irritating experience to try to communicate with our utility company. I keep a spreadsheet of our utility bills and was overwhelmed when I received my May bill that indicated 20,000...
View ArticleFree parking on Galveston's Seawall Boulevard coming to end
GALVESTON — The days of free parking on Galveston's Seawall Boulevard are numbered.Workers are installing signs warning motorists and tourists in the Texas Gulf Coast city that it's going to cost to...
View ArticleTexas Gov. Perry won't seek re-election in 2014
SAN ANTONIO — Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history who famously muttered "oops" after forgetting during a 2011 presidential debate the third of three federal departments he'd...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Tech still in the picture for nation's top JUCO corner
It looks like more offers are sure to follow for the nation's No.read more
View ArticleHealth briefs
Covenant, Kohl’s host parent boot camp Covenant Health and Kohl’s will host a new parent boot camp for new dads on Saturday, July 13, in the fifth floor classroom of Covenant Women’s and Children’s...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Randy Glenn Beckham, 55, of Lubbock, formerly of Crosbyton, died July 7, 2013, in Lubbock. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lubbock. Agape Funeral...
View ArticleSpeechwriter for LBJ dies
AUSTIN (AP) — Bob Hardesty, a top speechwriter for President Lyndon B. Johnson, has died in Austin at the age of 82.According to a statement from the LBJ Presidential Library, Hardesty suffered...
View ArticleThree injured in four-car collision
Three injured in four-car collision One person suffered serious injuries and two more were also hurt in a four-car collision around 11 p.m. Sunday on the westbound lane of Marsha Sharp Freeway.Pedro...
View ArticleNational Ranching Heritage Center plans summer youth classes
Ranching center plans summer youth classes The 14th annual summer youth classes will be held July 15 through 19 at the National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St. Classes are one hour and 50...
View ArticleTexas and region
AMARILLOA Texas Panhandle man who pointed what turned out to be a fake gun at police has died after being shot by an officer.Amarillo police said an autopsy was scheduled Monday on 33-year-old German...
View ArticleBirths
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Christopher of Lubbock, a boy weighing 8 pounds, 9 ounces at 1:25 p.m. June 15 at University Medical Center.Mr. Fabian Morales and Ms. Nicole Benitez of Lubbock, a boy weighing 3...
View ArticleCivil Filings
99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERAmarillo National Bank against Miguel Ortega, suit on other civil
View ArticleAssumed names
Assumed Name: All in One Auto; Owner: Wallace MillerAssumed Name: All in One Auto; Owner: Gary W. AllenAssumed Name: Mental Goods; Owner: Daniel AgbeAssumed Name: Bryan’s Auto Glass and Upholstery;...
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