Lubbock News

Lubbock Premiere Cinemas 16 and IMAX will host a double feature of both "Hobbit" films beginning Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. Before the films begin, a party will be hosted in the Balcony Bar and Lounge area for everyone wishing to attend.

RM Auctions , the world's largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, announced additional premier highlights for its highly anticipated annual Arizona sale, January 16 - 17, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix.

A municipal judge denied Tuesday, Dec. 9, the city of Lubbock's request to demolish the Villa Del Norte apartment complex.

Lubbock police said Wednesday, Dec. 11, no charges will be filed against a man who attempted to jump off the Slaton road bridge over I-27 on Tuesday.

Roosevelt High School Future Business Leaders of America members Felix Quijano, 17 left, and Natalie Luna, 15, work together to cook bacon for breakfast.

In an effort to stay ahead of the curve, the Lubbock City Council will consider moving forward in an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation that would transfer jurisdiction to some roadways to the city.

Despite Incumbent Lubbock County Justice of the Peace Jean Anne Stratton's last-minute effort to pull out of the race to make way for her daughter, Stratton will be on the ballot for the precinct 4 seat after Republican party officials realized her withdrawal statement was not notarized, according to officials.

Suspects primarily took money, though product was also taken. Only one arrest has been made in any of these five robberies.

Long tentacles, indeed. There is a certain amount of entertaining swagger in military and intelligence logos.

No longer just an old Air Force base, the Reese Technology Center has evolved into one of the region's foremost research hubs and will soon add an aerospace company to the mix.

The family of missing teen Zoe Gabrielle Campos has raised an additional $4,000 in reward money for any information leading to Campos' whereabouts, according to a release from Lubbock police.

Donald May is polling "surprisingly close" in second place behind U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer in an early internal poll released by May's campaign Tuesday, Dec. 10. The campaign for the eye surgeon and columnist known as "Mr. Conservative" released the poll the day after former Lubbock County Republican Party Chairman Chris Winn confirmed he will ... (more)

A Lubbock repairman will be in court next month to face a felony criminal mischief charge after stealing electricity from Lubbock Power & Light for six months using a stolen meter.

A municipal judge denied Tuesday, Dec. 9, the city of Lubbock's request to demolish the Villa Del Norte apartment complex.

Peyton Corsby, 7, looks at the christmas lights with his mother Leslie McEntire in Santa Land at Mackenzie Park Tuesday.

This winter season is bringing with it more than cold weather. On Friday, December 13th, The Don't Back Down Tour, featuring Grammy-nominated Christian producer / recording artist Spec, two-time Dove award winning Christian artist Je'kob, national Christian recording artists Climbing Blind and 5ive, and internationally known Christian speaker ... (more)

Texas Tech Chancellor Kent Hance will speak to the Rotary Club of Lubbock at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Christian Life Center in the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock.

For the first time in more than a decade, Texas Democrats have statewide candidates they feel excited about, mainly because state Sens. Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte head the party's ticket in the 2014 election.

A volunteer work day to help establish the East Lubbock Gateway and the Caviel African American Museum will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Prospective volunteers may call the Volunteer Center of Lubbock at 747-0551 or Roots Historical Arts Council at 928-4268.

Every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. until Christmas Day, the shelter will accept donations of pet supplies including canned and dry food, cat litter and flea and tick treatments, according to a shelter news release.