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Sunday Apr 21 | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

High-schoolers gain college confidence, credits

Estacado High School students in the dual-credit U.S. history course say it is not just a college-level course, but an actual college course.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Levelland, TX, Lubbock, TX

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Oklahoma Senator: No Federal Aid For My State Without Offsetting Cuts

DISASTER RELIEF Lawmaker is consistent on taxpayer-funded disaster assistance

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Could You Get a Handgun in CA? Take the Quiz

Most people think they know how to be safe around guns. But could you pass California's handgun safety test? Take the quiz and find out.

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Mon Apr 08, 2013

KCBD-TV Lubbock

Search efforts expand for missing Smyer woman Maegan Hembree

For was last seen on February 26th when she left her home in Smyer to go meet a friend.

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Related Topix: Smyer, TX

Fri Apr 05, 2013

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

South Plains College receives $2M grant from Talkington foundation

South Plains College received a $2 million grant that will establish the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, college officials announced this week.

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Related Topix: Lubbock County, TX

Thu Apr 04, 2013

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Water district board appoints new director from Littlefield

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District directors appointed a new director for the organization's Precinct 2 at a special meeting this week.

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Wed Apr 03, 2013

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Oil boom not benefiting many South Plains school districts

Superintendent Mike Motheral said the district averages about $1,000 a month in royalties from an oil lease on school property but it's not a new situation.

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