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New state historical marker honors four Buffalo Soldiers
At the end of the day, not all war stories are filled with guns, glory or winners.
What small grocery store was located on the west side of the Tahoka traffic circle? d. Stalter Bros.
Raid On The Home and Businesses of A Tahoka School Board Member
Local, state and federal officers entered Joe Calvillo's home, his bail bond business and eight-liner business just more than a week ago.
Local, state and federal officers entered Joe Calvillo's home, bail bond business and eight-liner business last Wednesday.
Tahoka High School's Principal Arrested
Posted: NewsChannel 11 has learned that Tahoka High School's Principal was recently arrested.
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records from May 8 through Wednesday: Jeffrey Wayne Pierce, 19, of Texico, to Victoria Margaret Erdmann, 20, of Clovis Jimmy Joe Valdez, 64, to Tara ... via Clovis News Journal
South Plains storms pack powerful punch
“If we get a repeat tonight that will really be ideal”
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Story last updated at 5/7/2008 - 2:15 am After storms dropped close to an inch and a half of rain on Lubbock Monday night, severe weather returned Tuesday evening, bringing reports of ... via Lubbock Avalanche
TX:13 Arrested in Lubbock on Drug Charges
LUBBOCK, Texas - Thirteen members of a major cocaine-trafficking organization operating in the Lubbock area have been arrested on charges outlined in five federal indictments that were unsealed this morning in ... via Usdoj.gov
Marrs awarded Grand Champion in steer show
“Outstanding cattle, and even better kids.”
Luke Marrs, 14, of Corsicana FFA won Grand Champion at the 50th Anniversary Navarro County Youth Expo Thursday evening with his steer, Butterscotch, a stocky yellow-colored animal that weighs 1,185 pounds. via Corsicana Daily Sun
“They seem to be a disciplined group of kids who are ready for a new beginning.”
After back-to-back winless seasons, the Highland Park Hornets have hired Bryan Gerlich as the new athletic director and head football coach. via Texas PrepXtra
Cotton Moat Fire Still Smoldering in Wilson
“We've been out here, I guess this is the fifth time”
Posted: Cotton continues to smolder in Lynn County Wednesday evening, nearly 20 hours after flames broke out at the Fiber Bright Moat Plant in Wilson. via KCBD-TV Lubbock
Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire
The fire started around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. A NewsChannel 11 crew was on the scene and firefighters say the fire is so big it could burn all night. via KCBD-TV Lubbock
Dede and Ray Goodrich celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary at the Hollins House with their five children, Jim Goodrich and his wife Cynthia Flannery, Pam and her husband Brian Cook, David Goodrich and his ... via Santa Cruz Sentinel
Panhandle lake level reaches historic lows
“As the level of Lake Meredith drops that does emphasize the need for Lubbock to continue the development of its water supply”
By BETSY BLANEY West Texas officials are cutting the 2008 water allotments to 11 cities because Lake Meredith is dangerously low.The record-low lake level at one of the region's major water sources was brought ... via Star-telegram.com
Area schools make list of best in U.S.
“And we have a supportive board that provides us with the resources we need to educate all children.”
More than a dozen South Plains campuses made a national magazine's list of the best high schools in America. via Lubbock Avalanche
Desserts don't have to be labor intensive
Information on gourmet desserts, making the most of a business lunch, and the benefits of eating blueberries will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" at noon on Tuesday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. via Portales News-Tribune
New Deal says residents should still boil water The city of New Deal issued a notice to boil drinking water last week in response to low chlorine levels in its supply. via Lubbock Avalanche
“It doesn't affect us hardly at all because we have such a great supply of water wells”
The Canadian River Municipal Water Authority held its regular meeting at the Plainview Convention Center on Wednesday morning. via Plainview Daily Herald
Hole punched in Monet painting in Paris
“This splendid Monet painting punched right in the middle”
Intruders entered the Orsay Museum early Sunday and punched a hole in a renowned work by Impressionist painter Claude Monet, the French culture minister said. via Lubbock Avalanche
Skunk gets head stuck in salad jar
“The way he was when he took off, he was able to eat, breathe and spray.”
Officer James Kellett knows it's his job to serve and protect - even when it comes to nature's stinky black and white creatures. via Lubbock Avalanche