CD Woodfin now doing business as Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling
For the past 30-plus years, local homeowners have called on CD Woodfin Construction, Inc. in the good times and bad – some thrilled, anxious to finally begin an “empty nest” remodel after the children...
View ArticleSigns of good things happening abound at Grand Court Lubbock
Outside Grand Court Lubbock, you’ll see a sign of things happening – a new sign, in fact!“Our new exterior sign is just one of the many improvements and refurbishments going on right now at Grand...
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Texas & RegionGILMERThree people have been indicted on capital murder charges in the December beating death of an East Texas man.An Upshur County grand jury returned capital murder indictments...
View ArticleTexas lawmakers seek to curtail governor's power
AUSTIN (AP) — Some Republican and Democratic legislators have joined forces on measures aimed at curtailing Gov. Rick Perry’s power, benefits and number of terms.The Dallas Morning News reported Sunday...
View ArticleTexas Panhandle wind energy business booming
AMARILLO — The Texas Panhandle’s wind energy industry is about to be blown away.An international mix of companies has committed to more than doubling the region’s production capacity by spending more...
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Monday, March 1825 yearsThe Civic Lubbock, Inc. Board Thursday agreed to sponsor a performance by Mikhail Baryshnikov on July 24 in the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. 50 yearsLast in a series of “town...
View ArticleLetter: A thank-you for Tech tickets
I would just like to say thanks to the lady who gave my sister and I tickets to the Tech/UT game on Saturday March 9th. I was surprised, and did not respond immediately, so I don’t know her name. I...
View ArticleRangel: Bills don't necessarily mean Rick Perry fatigue - not yet
AUSTIN — During his short tenure in the Texas Legislature, Rep. Lyle Larson has raised some eyebrows and occasionally defied conventional wisdom, too.The latest example came last Wednesday when Larson,...
View ArticleTexas grapples with the rapid advent of drones
Texas grapples with growth of drones AUSTIN — Texas cities and legislators have struggled with the benefits and potential harm of drones in terms of privacy and public safety.The Austin...
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Texas & RegionAUSTINThe Texas Legislature has guaranteed the right of landowners to install drought-resistant landscaping.The Senate passed a bill Monday denying homeowners’ associations the power...
View ArticleFundraising to bolster Texas Historical Commission
AUSTIN (AP) — Two years after a tight budget threatened funding for the Texas Historical Commission, supporters hope to combine tax dollars and private money to showcase the state’s past in a more...
View ArticleHealth briefs
Mended Little Hearts seminar planned Mended Little Hearts, a free seminar hosted by Covenant Health, will be March 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knipling Education Conference Center. The seminar is for...
View ArticleTour highlights activity beyond LSSLC entrance
In 1969, the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, formerly known as the Lubbock State School, was established on the northern outskirts of the town. The 226-acre, 42-building facility is home to...
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Today is National Ag Day, and I write on behalf of the Lubbock business community to thank area farmers and affiliated agribusinesses for the role they play in our healthy economy and business...
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The Texas Tech baseball team won a Big 12 Conference series against the University of Texas in Austin over the weekend, the first time they’ve taken a series from UT in more than 10 years. The Red...
View ArticleTexas Tech sweeps Houston Livestock Show's 3 competitions
Tech sweeps three judging competitions Texas Tech’s livestock judging team and wool judging team took first place honors last week at the Houston Livestock Show, making it the second time in school...
View ArticleWalk a Mile in Her Shoes set for April 16
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes set for April 16 The Lubbock Rape Crisis Center is hosting the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event at 8 a.m. April 16 at the Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway.More than 150...
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View ArticleDeath notices
Patricia Arrington died Feb. 19, 2013. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Resthaven Memorial Park. Resthaven Funeral Home.Christopher Michael Brown, 37, died Feb. 26, 2013. Graveside services...
View ArticlePatrick faults critics of bill on college history classes
Addressing criticism that he wants to eliminate college courses in Mexican-American and African-American history, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, said in a Facebook post that such comments by...
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