In addition to the retirement of Lubbock Police Chief Greg Stevens, the City of Lubbock on Tuesday announced the retirement of Fire Chief Lance Phelps. Stevens, under municipal retirement rules, can take a job after retirement, and he was named as the sole finalist as police chief in Rockport. Mayor Dan Pope and City Manager […]
Lubbock Reacts to Notre Dame Burning
The iconic spire of Notre Dame collpased onto the cathedral after a fire broke out Monday evening. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but has caused extensive damage to the Parisian landmark. “Anybody who has ever been to Paris, or anyone who has ever studied Gothic architecture is going to be crying tonight,” […]
Teddy Jack’s Donates $1500 to the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock
The following is a news release from the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock, Inc.: Teddy Jack’s donated $1500.00 in food and services for The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock (ELC) 13th Annual Champions for Children Banquet. The event is underwritten by D. & K. Hunt, City Bank and Happy State Bank. “The Champions for Children […]
Rawlings Community Center Hosting Tamale Making Workshop
Learn how to make tamales! Rawlings Community Center will be hosting its two-part Tamale Making Workshop on April 12-13, 2019. Part I of the workshop will be Friday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m., when participants will learn how to make the meat filling of the tamale. On Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. – 2 […]
Plainview to Host First Autism Awareness Walk
Radar Foundations Inc. will host the fist Autism Awareness Walk at the courthouse in Plainview on April 13th. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. There will be free food and beverages and fun for kids. To register early go to radarfoundationsinc.org or call 806-292-2457. Click here for video.
41st Annual Lubbock Arts Festival at the Memorial Civic Center, April 13-14
The followng is news release from the Lubbock Arts Alliance: Market Street presents the 41st Annual Lubbock Arts Festival, April 13-14, 2019, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This two-day celebration is the largest fine art, fine craft event in West Texas. The 2019 theme is “Superheroes!” – a celebration of American […]
The Red Raiders advance.
The Red Raiders locked down Michigan State last night with a 61-51 victory. Matt Mooney matched his season high with 22 points, hitting three 3-pointers over a 3-minute span to put the Red Raiders up 13 midway through the second half. Michigan State leaves coach Tom Izzo’s eighth Final Four with its seventh loss – […]
Matthew Liford Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
18-year-old Matthew Liford was recently sentenced to 10 years for injury to a child. Liford was charged with aggravated assault after being accused of punching his 6-week-old baby on June 6, 2017, and sending the child to the emergency room. According to court documents, the child suffered a fractured skull, bruising on her face and […]
Family of Lubbock Man Who Died Meets Recipients of His Organs
On Tuesday, the family of a Lubbock man who died in a 2018 motorcycle wreck met the people who were saved by his donated organs. Christopher Baucom was 24-years-old when he died in the wreck, but his legacy will now be carried on by three other people who recieved his organs. “Some days we struggle […]
City of Slaton to Honor Unclaimed Veterans on Thursday, April 4
The following is a news release from the Slaton Police Department: On Thursday, April 4th, 2019, at approximately 10 a.m., Slaton is set to honor the unclaimed veterans traveling through via the Missing in America Project. As it stands today, the plan is to have Slaton ISD grade levels 5th through 12th along the access […]