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SAN ANTONIOAuthorities said a piece of the exterior of a C-17 military plane fell off the aircraft and into the backyard of San Antonio home. No one was injured.Joint Base San Antonio spokesman Brent...
View ArticleTexas oilman, fracking pioneer Mitchell dies at 94
HOUSTON — Billionaire Texas oilman, developer and philanthropist George P. Mitchell, considered the father of fracking, died Friday at his home in Galveston, his family said. He was 94.Mitchell, the...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Ronald James Brown, 65, of Lubbock died July 25, 2013. Services are pending with Resthaven Funeral Home.Bobby Joe Capps, 69, of Coahoma died July 24, 2013. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today, July...
View ArticleRangel: Republicans need to do more to embrace minorities
AUSTIN — Before the unusually busy 2014 election cycle begins later this year, here is a question the predominantly white Republican Party might face again: Is it doing enough to make ethnic minorities...
View ArticleSPC honors 2012-13 evening police academy graduates
SPC honors police academy graduates South Plains College evening police academy hosted a graduation ceremony Wednesday, July 24, at the Levelland campus. The 16-week curriculum meets the requirements...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 yearsWords replaced numbers as the battle of the budget for Lubbock public schools took an emotional turn Tuesday night.50 yearsAttorneys for the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District...
View ArticleAmusement park regulations, inspections vary across United States
DALLAS — From Six Flags to Walt Disney World, there's no federal oversight of permanent amusement parks, and regulations vary from state to state.The death of a woman who fell 75 feet from Six Flags...
View ArticleSea-goers to start paying to park in Galveston
GALVESTON — The days of free parking for Galveston beach goers has come to an end.Beginning Saturday, visitors to the coastal, hurricane-prone community will have to pay $1 an hour or $8 a day to park...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Tyler Chapel Hill's Joseph Clark makes commitment No. 17 for...
Tyler Chapel Hill’s Joseph Clark had been leaning towards Texas Tech since picking up an offer one month ago. During his unofficial visit to Lubbock on Sread more
View ArticleStrong economy fueling growth in big, expensive homes
Big and expensive homes are expanding across Lubbock County.A little more than a year ago, the Avalanche-Journal put together a slideshow on lubbockonline.com of the 50 most expensive homes in Lubbock...
View ArticleSee a slideshow of the highest valued homes in Lubbock County
For a look at the highest valued homes in Lubbock county, please see our 100-photo slideshow here.
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Strangers here are often willing to help
Lubbock is such a great place to live. Last week I went over to a business at 98th and Quaker to pick up one of the WTHBA Parade of Homes signs that had fallen over. I was struggling to get it on the...
View ArticleLetter: Dissatisfied customer angry at Council
Dissatisfied customer angry at Council I am very upset at our City Council for misleading the people of Lubbock about the LP&L rate increase. Not only the 9 percent, but a large fuel surcharge....
View ArticleBirths
Mr. Chadarion Cantu and Ms. Fantasia Williams of Lubbock, a boy weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces at 10:51 p.m. July 9 at University Medical Center.Mr. D.J. Bilbrey and Ms. Cherie Spurlock of Lubbock, a boy...
View ArticleEntertainment Briefs
Tickets remain on sale for Rascal Flatts Country music recording act Rascal Flatts will headline a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the United Spirit Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.Opening the show are The Band...
View ArticleMilitary brief
PROMOTIONS/AWARDS Navy Lt. j.g. Amy E. Lowe, daughter of La’ Tresa G. and Gregory L. Lowe of Lubbock, was recently designated a naval aviator while serving at Naval Air Station in Kingsville. Lowe was...
View ArticleCommunity Briefs
Lions Club to host luncheon Tuesday The Lubbock Lions Club will host a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Lubbock Scottish Rite Learning Center, 1101 70th St. Lunch is $9.50. Joe B....
View ArticleAmerican Cancer Society "Rocks the Ranch"
More than 1,100 people and six pigs rocked the V8 Ranch on Saturday evening, July 27, at the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball.This year’s American Cancer Society fundraiser brought an “edgier” feel to the...
View ArticleTexas courthouse squares see new life
AUSTIN — Thirty years ago, the courthouse squares in San Marcos and Georgetown were blighted and boarded up.Retailers and restaurants had left the squares in favor of locations near the interstate,...
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