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Civic Lubbock is now accepting grant applications for arts and entertainment events held in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, City Bank Auditorium-Coliseum or Wells Fargo Amphitheatre between Oct. 1, 2014 and Sept.

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The use of the Arabic word for wind created a tornado amongst bigots on Facebook, but for every Negative Nancy there were 10 Tolerant Toms, which is something to be proud of as America continues the fight against racisim.

The sounds of Lubbock's very own Coronado High School band will fill the streets of Dublin, Ireland, on St. Patrick's Day as 94 lucky students march the three-mile parade route.

It's a common sign along the Cultural Coast. But when thousands flock to the gulf for Spring Break, and rip currents are running through the water, do beach goers know how to stay safe without help? "Just remember you're supposed to be swimming parallel with the riptide, otherwise you're gonna be sucked out," said Iowa spring breaker Michael ... (more)

Executive Vice President C. Brett McDowell has been promoted from Centennial Bank's Hill Country lending manager to a bankwide business development position at the corporate offices in Lubbock.

Carol Turner has been named assistant administrator for the offices in Lubbock and Plainview.

As master developers, the McDougals have made progress in revitalizing downtown, but they are now moving at full speed to the next stop in their plans.

The United Family honored several Lubbock team members at the company's ninth annual Leadership Awards dinner, including Coey Woodard , Shelby Crews , Kevin Haney and Sue Bradberry , as well as the "UCrew of the Year" team.

"Why do you want that information?" - a question that, by law, you should not be asked when asking for public records.

Lubbock's semi-pro football team strapped on their pads to battle for more than just a win on Saturday.

Moving the Godeke Library from its $25,000-a-month location on Slide Road was a relief for many members of the Lubbock Library Board, but left many residents wondering what business would scoop up the building sitting on prime commercial real estate.

Sarah Clementine Mire, an 18-year-old called "Clemmie" by those close to her, has devoted more than a decade to dancing, acting and, especially, singing.

From left: Rusty Reese Martha Co-Op Branch manager, Phillip Muller - Farmer, Denise McCuistion - Bookkeeper, and Matt Muller - farmer and Eldorado-Mar... Pitcock Supply, Inc. of Lubbock, Texas, installed the 170 foot elevator leg, erected on Thursday at Martha's Co-op.

Daniel Bae is only 11, but he's learned some things about hard work. He knows diligence leads to success, and he knows having fun with what you are doing makes the work much more enjoyable.

West Texas Guar, Inc. of Brownfield, TX is said to owe nearly $4 million to at least two dozen farmers, many of them located in the South Plains region.

Thursa Smith shows off her artwork during the American Senior Idol contest at the Lubbock Senior Center Friday.

Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson sits among students, teachers and parents during a Dr. Seuss event Friday at Williams Elementary in Lubbock.

The Lubbock Entertainment and Performing Arts Association, LEPPA, is still millions of dollars away from the final product, but board members say this donation will go a long way.

A 15-year-old Monterey student was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car early Friday morning.