Death Notices
Patricia Ann Aubertin, 79, of Lubbock, formerly of Kingman, Ariz., died July 29, 2013. Funeral services will be noon today at the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in Lubbock. Agape Funeral...
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FORT BLISS — A West Texas Army post wants El Paso’s help in combating a negative perception of the city that’s deterring top military talent from seeking an assignment here.Before coming to El Paso,...
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HUNTSVILLEA former financial analyst with a history of disruptive behavior was executed Wednesday for the road-rage shooting deaths of two truckers in the Dallas area 15 years ago.Douglas Feldman, 55,...
View ArticleCruz says grassroots uprising can stop health care law
AUSTIN — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that a federal government shutdown may be necessary to halt the White House-backed health care law — calling the budget debate one of the best and maybe the...
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WBU swim team signs two recruits PLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist signed two swimmers on Wednesday, announcing the additions of James Huston from Katy Faith West and Christopher Chapple Jr. from Killeen...
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25 years ago:NCNB Texas National Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first full day in business after buying out First Republic Bank of Lubbock last week. 50 years ago:More than two-thirds of...
View ArticleImmigrant smugglers for Zetas cartel sentenced to prison
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman who led a cell that smuggled as many as 200 people into the U.S. for the Zetas cartel has been sentenced to just more than five years in prison while her brother was...
View ArticleWreckEm247: Red Raider legacy Sam Tecklenburg plans to visit this weekend
This weekend Texas Tech will host a versatile 2015 prospect who’s already very familiar with Texas Tech - legacy Sam Tecklenburg out of Plano High School.
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Steve and Cindy Holcomb are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dacey Rei Dunlap, to Cody Joe Carson, all of Lubbock. Cody is the son of Janet and the late Leslie Don Carson of...
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Mr. and Mrs. Ken and Jennifer Baker are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendra Baker, to Gregory Bernstein, all of Lubbock, Texas. Gregory is the son of Ms. Sharon Bernstein and...
View ArticleWeary Texas lawmakers again tackle road funding
AUSTIN — Wearily dragging into an unusual eighth month of the Texas Legislature, a House committee on Thursday again approved boosting spending for overcrowded and crumbling roads, a plan twice sunk at...
View ArticleLPD advises drivers to avoid Loop and Indiana
LPD advises drivers to avoid Loop and IndianaLubbock police are dealing with multiple accidents on the Loop near Indiana.At least one lane of westbound South Loop 289 is blocked, according to a traffic...
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Hub City NORML opens with speakers, music fest Lubbock’s non-profit chapter of NORML, representing the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is the only chapter within a 350-mile...
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AUSTINThe State Board of Education has begun discussing how to implement a sweeping new law overhauling high school standardized testing and curriculum requirements.Approved by the Legislature in May,...
View ArticleWeary Texas legislators again tackle road funding
AUSTIN — Wearily dragging into an unusual eighth month of the Texas Legislature, a House committee on Thursday again approved boosting spending for overcrowded and crumbling roads, a plan twice sunk at...
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Enid Agatha Griffin Holland Allen died July 29, 2013. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Resthaven Funeral Home.Joyce Ann Barrett, 78, of Coahoma died July...
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■ Assumed Name: Kids and Maternity Consignments; owner: Kids and Maternity Consignments■ Assumed Name: Kids and Maternity Consignments; owner: Tommy Duncan■ Assumed Name: Kids and Maternity...
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99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERMary Karan Vandiver Todd against Ricky Bob Vandiver, suit on other civil237TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE LES HATCHAmarillo National Bank against Martina Valdez, suit...
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25 years ago: Representatives of Municipal Court and the Criminal District Attorney’s Office decided to present a proposal to the city and county to make night court a fully operating court to handle...
View ArticleFort Hood shooting suspect renounces citizenship
FORT HOOD (AP) — Days before he’s set to go on trial, the Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shooting rampage released more of his writings about America and Islam.Foxnews.com on Thursday...
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