$2.5 million in marijuana plants seized at Southeast Texas home
PASADENA — Pasadena police have raided a home they say had been converted into an illegal marijuana growing operation, seizing more than $2.5 million in plants and street-ready marijuana.read more
View ArticleHuman remains found in search for West Texas woman
COMANCHE — Authorities say they found human remains while searching for the body of a 34-year-old West Texas woman whose husband is charged in her death, but they were unable to confirm the remains...
View ArticleWaco sword slayer sentenced to life in prison
WACO — A Waco man with a long history of mental illness has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of stabbing a 70-year-old man multiple times with ornamental swords.read more
View ArticleFort Worth couple get probation in deaths of puppies found burned
FORT WORTH — A Fort Worth couple accused in the deaths of three puppies found burned have received probation after each pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty.read more
View ArticleRangel: Most lawmakers say citizen legislature works
AUSTIN — So much for a citizen legislature.Except for the last five days of June, the Texas Legislature has been in session since Jan. 8. That’s 203 days and counting, because there is no telling when...
View ArticleHats Off: Women's football clinic brought fun and supported a good cause
About 320 women ran football drills, toured Tech facilities, met coaches and players and posed for pictures with head coach Kliff Kingsbury at the Texas Tech Women’s Football clinic. The women passed,...
View ArticleLetter: Basic rate charges add to financial burden
Basic rate charges add to financial burden The letters I’ve read regarding LP&L’s fiasco concentrate on either June or July’s billings. I got hit with a double whammy, being highly billed for both...
View ArticleLetter: Thinks Allison house looks out of place
Both sides in abortion issue make a choice I don’t know whose idea it was to move the Jerry Allison house to the grounds of the Buddy Holly Center, but it’s certainly not an enhancement to the center....
View ArticleDeath Notices
Robert Chavez, 74, of Muleshoe died July 31, 2013. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Muleshoe. Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.O. L. Ferguson, 68, of...
View ArticleLocal sports briefly
Tech individual game tickets on sale Individual game tickets for the 2013 Texas Tech football season are now on sale.Ticket prices range from $65 per ticket for the TCU, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and...
View ArticleAbbott paid $5 million so far from injury settlement
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has received more than $5 million so far from a lawsuit over a felled tree in 1984 that left the Republican gubernatorial candidate paralyzed, according to...
View ArticleCivil Filings
72ND DISTRICT COURTJUDGE RUBEN G. REYESGarrett Greak against Lubbock Central Appraisal District, suit on other civilLubbock Central Appraisal District against Benito Garcia, Rita Diaz, Adven Medical...
View ArticleAssumed names
■ Assumed Name: American Delinting; owner: Jerry Forburger LLC■ Assumed Name: American Delinting; owner: Jerry Forburger■ Assumed Name: Life Flavas; owner: Leonard Johnson■ Assumed Name: Computing...
View ArticleState: Bar that served Cowboys may have violations
DALLAS — The Dallas nightclub where former Cowboys player Josh Brent last stopped before being involved in a fatal crash that killed a teammate may have over-served patrons that night, state liquor...
View ArticleTexas Ag Report
Scattered showers prevailed across the state. While most rainfall was limited to 1 inch or less, localized areas of the Northern Plains and the Trans-Pecos received upward of 1.5 inches. While much of...
View ArticleMeyers Children's Adventure Garden Opens
Children’s garden set for debut in Dallas The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, will debut the $62 million Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden on Sept. 21. The garden will feature a walk on a...
View ArticleCommunity Resources
SUNDAYSNarcotics Anonymous — 7 p.m., The Serenity Center, behind Drane Hall at Texas Tech. 766-7406.New Hope Alcoholics Anonymous Group — 7 p.m., 4001 22nd St. Smoke-free. 795-3209.MONDAYS12 and 12 AFG...
View ArticleAbreo Anniversary
MR. & MRS. ABREOMr. and Mrs. Abreo of Lubbock celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary hosted by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Noe and Rosa married Aug. 3, 1953.
View ArticleSessums Anniversary
MR. & MRS. SESSUMSMr. and Mrs. Sessums of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 3, in their backyard with family and friends. They are the parents of Todd and Sharla...
View ArticleRowley Anniversary
MR. & MRS. ROWLEYMr. and Mrs. Rowley of Lubbock will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10 and with a family trip next month. They are the parents of Dr. Jane Rowley and husband...
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