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CITY OF LUBBOCK & ISSUES IN THE HUB CITY
 
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Contact information for Lubbock City Council members

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I&R & Recall of City Officials (pdf)

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Minutes of Lubbock City Council meetings are here

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A Way Out for Lubbock officials

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Who is the WTOS (West Texas Organizing Strategies)

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AAG / City of Lubbock insurance debacle & FBI investigation stories

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Lubbock Crime Statistics
 

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Lubbock News  >
 
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Airport system working

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Judah sentencing set for March 5

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Construction Double Whammy on the Loop

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West Lubbock Weeds are Finally Mowed Down - do you see that great Kubota!

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Lubbock Chamber Launches New Information Resource for Agriculture

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Financials, dwindling membership may mean the end of Lubbock Club - they ran off the biggest crop of younger members they'd had in decades as well as the only top management they'd had.

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Price to hold town hall meeting

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Couple Wants to Ban Pet Sales in Lubbock - don't think of these as well meaning nice people, these folk specifically want to use the power of government to restrict your Liberty. And for what? An emotional but ridiculous issue.

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Man arrested after hour-long chase through Lubbock neighborhood

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Lubbock workers are honored for service to aged and disabled Texans

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Lubbock man's case challenges federal sex offender law

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Local group holds candlelight vigil in protest of new AZ law

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Both sides make cases at Lubbock rally against Arizona immigration law - this Sanchez person is a prime example of someone who is essentially ignorant as to what civil rights are and how Liberty is protected the USA. He seems to have no clue about the role of the Rule of Law and its equal application to all.

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City officials close intersection due to materials falling off downtown building

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Financing falls through, Bankruptcy judge sets new auction for Cap*rock Winery

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City of Lubbock ordered to turn over documents in legal battle with city employee

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LP&L recognized by state power organization

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New owners of Falls, Las Brisas building stress continuity

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New Cap*Rock Winery Owner Close to 3rd DWI in NM

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Lubbock PD officer recovers stolen property trying to help "stranded" motorist

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Lubbock mom remains jailed for ramming husband with car

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Pedestrian air-lifted to hospital after wreck in Lubbock

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Detours, lane restrictions at 19th and West Loop start this week

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TCEQ fines four local businesses, two local individuals

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Former Lubbock police officer helps investigate corruption he was a part of in Tulsa

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West Texas Walk of Fame, Terrace to be combined in October

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Winery owner's plans may put 'pop' in Hub City's reputation

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Reese Technology Center on the rise

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Narrow streets causing problems for Vintage Township - leave them alone. They built the streets narrow on purpose (and it is nicer). But more importantly, they bear all of the risk - the property owners who chose to live there.

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Lubbock contestant on 'Biggest Loser' to speak at diabetes event

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Timothy Cole book hits the shelves, Tim Cole family speaking out

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Auction nets $3.05 million for The Falls, Las Brisas building owned by Judah

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Texas, local wineries receive honors

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Proposed city budget includes higher taxes & fees

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Wooten admits crime while owner of WTL

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Moonlight Musicals make public apology to Councilman Paul Beane for incident last summer claimed by group's former director

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LP&L board members fight budget recommendations

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Council scraps November charter election

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Council members begin budget work

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City gives initial OK to new winery rules

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More cleanup may be needed at Lake Allen Henry

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Jackson: City retirement plan unrealistic

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More Problems for Businesses on University Ave.

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Lubbock's Wooten, now charged, had past ties to Clinton White House

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City employee's retaliation lawsuit against Lubbock may move forward, judge rules

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Lubbock federal judge denies city's motion to dismiss suit filed by animal services director

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Lubbock guitarist advances in national competition

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FEMA done in Lubbock, no more damage reports please, You Don’t Have To Be At Home For FEMA Visit

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Future LP&L customer rebates jeopardized by street light plan

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Study finds outer route is feasible to include in future transportation plans

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Patriot Tour Stops in Hub City

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Lubbock Grandmother Arrested For Lying To Police

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An increase of stray animals means overcrowded shelters

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Lake Alan Henry reopens; workers clean oily sand upstream

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Fight behind closed doors expected on LP&L payments - it should all be discussed before the public. LP&L is moving to being a "Municipal Utility" and as such is subject to Open Meetings Laws.

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Anti-Rule of Immigration Law group sets Lubbock vigil July 27

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Police probe alleged rape of teenager

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Police capture two suspects in burglaries

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South Lubbock Woman Found Tied and Trapped in a Closet

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Westwind Brass Band wraps up free summer concert series

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Teams of 200 high-tech high schoolers catch rays to continue solar car race

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Gov. Perry re-appoints Lubbockite to Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

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Children's Advocacy Center looking for help covering costs from heavy rain damage

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Lake Alan Henry to re-open completely this Wednesday morning at 6 a.m

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Texas Congressional delegation in depth: Randy Neugebauer

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LEDA board approves incentives for three expanding firms

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South Plains Food Bank replanting following flood

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City seeks free money for healthcare, proposed winery rules, 72 hour rule

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Tires to replace beer wine & liquor at The Strip

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Lubbockites asked to cut back on water usage in proposed plan

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Lubbock Boys & Girls Clubs celebrates 70 years of service

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Covenant makes deal with insurer United Healthcare - we'll still be paying the highest insurance rates in Texas.

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Lubbock unemployment rate jumps a full point to 6.7% for June, (May was 5.7%) now higher than June of 2009 (6.3%). Lubbock MSA detail report is here.

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Reese Technology Center welcomes new company related to wind energy

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Pastor sentenced in child porn case

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Floyd Price sets July 29th Town Hall meeting on schools and more

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Big Spring Man Indicted for Exposing Himself to Children at Lubbock motel

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Oil spill cleanup near Lake Alan Henry 90 percent complete

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Crash leaves driver and SUV wedged between house and tree

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Lubbock war memorial fix could eliminate one name

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Finger-pointing in Lubbock freeway weed problem

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City to address stray dog problem - how? Are we going to start shooting 'em?

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City leaders drop Citibus plan, cancel pair of public meetings

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July floods cost the City of Lubbock half a million dollars; and counting

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Three Judah business locations hit the auction block soon

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Home burglaries in Lubbock rise 1%, Allstate data shows - had a listener come home to a burglarized home yesterday in Lubbock.

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Lubbock Boys & Girls Club to mark 70 years

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Broadway Festivals, Inc. Will Not Reschedule Fireworks in 2010 - the Centennial Committee is still sitting on over $100,000 well after the Centennial - just reminding you.

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Jackson: City Hall needs restraints before cash

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Lubbock charter committee wraps up work

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East Lubbock Residents Fed Up With Violence

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Lubbock non-profit sustains damage due to heavy rains

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Lubbock awaits results of Obama AIDS initiative

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Pair sought in mail theft case

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Lubbock businessman charged by feds, accused of not paying state taxes

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State redistricting hearing set in Lubbock

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Former coach of pair of men killed in Vietnam seeks to have their names placed under correct war on city's war memorial

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Charter review committee to meet

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Rain totals beat old records

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Downtown Art Market offers accessible outlet for sale of local art, networking

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Cap Rock Winery Gets New Owner

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Caprock Winery in Lubbock sold for $6.5 million at auction

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Budget forces LP&L financial debate - I've nothing against most city employees and likely a few deserve a raise but why is there a sense of obligation for such. Most businesses have been laying off workers over the past two years and certainly raises have not been common.

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Technology upgrade to help police

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Handicapped Access at Lubbock Arboretum

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Lubbock health board considered snack tax - who are these commies? They've no ability to level taxes and even to consider such is damnable.

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Hurt Lubbock officer could miss six months after bicycle accident

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Come Monday, local winery's fate rests with bidders' wallets

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National College Baseball Hall of Fame in Lubbock's next phase

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Former Lubbock pastor sentenced to 20 years in prison

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KFYO Ammo Report for 7-9-10

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17th-century replica grist mill arrives in Lubbock

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New massive parking garage north of Tech aims for convenience

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Thursday rain pushes city to its fourth-wettest July

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Free software to boost Lubbock police, firefighter operations

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Dumpster Delays and A Muddy Landfill

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Lubbock sales tax up 2.73% in July report (May consumer activity)

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Covenant talks with insurer going down to wire - friends, we're paying some of the highest insurance rates in Texas, higher than even the major cities. It's the hospital rates driving such.

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Two Lubbock students have art shown at Texas Capitol

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"Cat Tails" Surrounding Dunbar Lake Frustrate Locals - they are good in some places but do need to be taken out in others. State regulations may stop removal but those regs won't do much to stop some folk who happen to be there from killing them.

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Lake Alan Henry could reopen Saturday

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Lubbock Mayor signs emergency declaration after Lake Alan Henry oil spill, more

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Two people hurt when car hits Lubbock home

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Miss Juneteenth Lubbock 2007 says still hasn't received scholarship

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Oil leak closes Lake Alan Henry

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South Plains Food Bank Farm looses more than half of produce after flood - even the Rio Grande Valley said the rains were good for the crops - what's going on here? They grow the food in a playa lake!

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No GED testing in city this year

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Lubbock sees record rainfall, threat of more - a blessing!

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Don Caldwell faces heart surgery

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Fireworks rescheduled?

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Tree Loving Care's summer newsletter

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Heavy Rains Cause Lubbock Starbucks' Roof Collapse

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Monday a.m. road closure update:

  • Memphis Avenue between 74th and 78th Streets
  • 74th to 76th Streets between Elgin and Gary Avenues
  • Canton Avenue between 69th and 70th Streets
  • Avenue W between 61st and 64th Streets
  • 70th Street, a ½ block west of Avenue W
  • 114th Street between Quaker and Indiana Avenues
  • Broadway entrance to Mackenzie Park
  • Also a number of streets around Maxey Park including 24th to 27th Streets
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Researchers work to unravel mystery of Lubbock's first murder

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City fireworks canceled, but concert will go on indoors

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Power restored after outage hits parts of Overton, downtown Lubbock

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Flood Photos and Water Rescue

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Dangerous flooding reported in Lubbock, emergency operations activated

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Umbrellas in hand, folks head out to 4th on Broadway parade

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Again?: Possible abusive incident at Lubbock State School

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Peggy Merimon funeral Saturday morning

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Dispute over future College Baseball Hall of Fame location in Lubbock - such an endeavor should be happy to have any home. It’s really simple. Mr. McDougal, if you want it in a different location do the great service you did in North Overton by using YOUR money to buy the property and build it there. Otherwise, simply say: “OK, so there’s a change.”

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Lubbock economy remains strong - relatively

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College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Lubbock

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4th on Broadway officials hopes for dry weather, no backup plan

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Construction Delayed, Business Down on Univ. Ave. - & businesses asking for a slow-down was not very bright. Better to close for a day, two or three and not pay expenses than to string this out over a longer time. The overall construction keeps many people away from the area even with driveways open.

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Possible Meals on Wheel imposter on the loose

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McDougal talks future of Pioneer Hotel downtown

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Lubbock employees to assist with disaster response in South Texas

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Stupid "Men's Health" magazine ranks Lubbock among least patriotic cities!

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Lubbock resident spends two months on Mercy Ships

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Are Lubbock libraries Bum-Magnets?

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Three injured after 15 person brawl erupts in Lubbock park

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Judah’s Solaris Estates is sold

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Lubbock man advances in world's largest guitar competition

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Family throws benefit to help raise money for Peggy Merimon's funeral

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Ahead of auction, Caprock Winery hosts open house

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Lubbock Man Demands Action For Treatment of Police Dog

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Lubbock post office to be named after fallen soldier

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University Avenue roadwork slows to keep businesses open

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Lubbock City Council Update from KFYO radio

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City commits land for baseball museum

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Disgraced pastor's wife wants computer back after criminal case

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Developers report progress on downtown revitalization, AJ story

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Holly statue to be stored until move to park - this will anger many visitors who come to take photos, more than you know seek out this site for photos.

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Group Wants To Rename A Street After Mike Leach

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Lubbock growth among top in U.S. - relative to the metro areas of Texas the growth is very low

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Lubbock group buys former Goody's building in Waco

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Lubbock man finalist in worlds largest guitar competition

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Take a look here, does this facility look run-down and out-of-date requiring tons of your money to rebuild? Frankly the Memorial Civic Center looks beautiful.

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College Baseball Hall of Fame project reaches major milestone

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The "Hooters of coffee" in Lubbock?

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Lubbock gets unexpected boost in new census numbers

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Lubbock Man Indicted, Arrested for Child Porn

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Lubbock to get first full-time homeless shelter

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Council considers Hall of Fame in Lubbock - this is a fine way to handle this matter

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4th on Broadway to have beer tent

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Recent big news stories garnering Lubbock nationwide attention

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Benny Judah auction to be held in mid-July

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Xcel sale could close by Halloween

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LP&L buyout of Xcel to move forward

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LP&L customers get rate increase in buyout of Xcel that was to have only saved rate payers money!

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34th Street re-paving project Summer 2010 newsletter (3Mb pdf)

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Airport runway safety project going to Phase II

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Auto thefts are a problem in Lubbock

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Hernandez acknowledges combative past upon rejoining council

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Lubbock Police: Eye-dentification ... are we sure?

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Polish clothing line, Lubbock photographer at odds over image

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New charges filed against former city employee

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Lubbock unemployment rate 5.7%, state rate remains at 8.3%, Lubbock MSA detail (pdf)

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Sources: Lubbock's City Attorney has advised that it is only legal to use City money for defense work. The counterclaims are not a defense but plaintiffs' actions. The suit for which there was a defense has been dismissed.

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Lubbock's Karen Gibson justifies waste of tax money on Parker vendetta

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City votes to keep using your money to continue a dropped lawsuit, will keep using your money to pay for lawyers for David Miller and city staffers.

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Local water bills may be increasing

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Xcel customers to see rate increase

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Hernandez wins district 1 by 10 votes as no military votes arrived by the deadline

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Buddy Holly gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, named 2011 recipient

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Lubbock city council set to take Ted Parker lawsuits to an unprecedented level of insanity

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Majority of council members favor spending your money for individuals (not the City) to sue AAG/Icon (Ted Parker) companies - folks, this is NOT as City of Lubbock lawsuit over the health insurance contracts. These are PERSONAL lawsuits by individuals, that's why each has separate legal representation.

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More racial/ethnic separatism spouted in El Editor "a Chicano electorate which still doesn’t recognize how important it is to continue to have Chicano representation" - these folk are the true racists

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Brother Returns from Iraq to Bury Murdered Sister

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Woman charged with impersonating a ICE agent

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Man kills self during standoff with Lubbock police

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Judah properties Moose Magoo's, subdivision go up for sale

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Brother of murdered Lubbock woman returns from Iraq for her funeral

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City to hold executive session to discuss continuing to have taxpayers pay for official's attorneys who are no longer being sued - Item 2. The City has no business paying the legal bills for these people to pursue a non-City-backed lawsuit.

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Hernandez looks to future while election is still unofficial

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Storm chasers and film crew gather in Lubbock

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Lubbock firm ScatterTunes hope to play big role in online music

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Lubbock police find missing girls, arrest man

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Lubbock girls don't go too wild for the nasty film crew

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As temps rise so do crime rates, including domestic violence

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Victor Hernandez wins District 1 run-off by 10 vote margin, automatic "recount" triggered - recounts on the electronic system with no voter-verified paper trail are an exercise in futility. Provisional and mail ballots, if any, could play major role.

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Link to auction of Caprock Winery

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Lubbock airwaves a buzz about future of college sports

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More on the TECQ/EPA Plumbing Patrol: Sad to say but "I told you so" - more detail on why you should resist any "customer service inspection" from your local government (City of Lubbock in this case)., Lubbock ordinance

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Council increases fees related to water service

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Pac-10 move may help economy - or not

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Lubbock will seek counsel for former councilman

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Caprock Winery up for Auction in July - believe me, any new owner DOES need a new crew!

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Meals on Wheels break-in, twice in two weeks

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AJ finally writes story about AAG dropping their lawsuit against Lubbock officials - a week after we brought you the story on Pratt on Texas. Here is the Pratt on Texas original information.

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Plumbing Patrol: City of Lubbock goes on toilet inspection binge - refuse to allow an inspection unless there is a warrant. Force them to take court action before you get stuck with a bill for thousands. Stop this overreach of Federal and State enviro laws!

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Judge won't allow depositions in 1986 wrongful conviction of Timothy Cole - It may be the correct legal decision related to "compelling" the issue. But it is shameful that Lubbock officials will not voluntarily comply!

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Lubbock City Council to take up several issues Thursday, Council considers buying properties for Milwaukee expansion

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Lubbock Woman Stabbed While Asleep In Her Bed - be prepared

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Lubbock sales tax receipts up 2.26% in June report, more

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District 1 runoff early voting has better turnout than May election

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Council not talking new water plans - good

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Slow Business on University Drive - Eddie can handle a double work out.

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State bar to honor Lubbock's legal professionals

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MoveOn.org group to hold "vigil" in Lubbock for oil spill - these are the folk who have disdain for people for holding vigils for murdered/aborted babies but they have a "vigil" for an oil spill!

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Lubbock home sales strong in May

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Xcel rate increase may wait until 2011

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Local Players Selected in MLB Draft

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Miscommunication blamed for University construction problems

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100 Black Men group earns honor for mentoring boys

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Doc's Liquor parent seeks bankruptcy protection

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New data shows Lubbock population, incomes increase

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Lubbock businessman spends $9.1 million on FEMA trailers

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Texas Tech conference change could mean big bucks for local economy

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Charges Unlikely in LPD Dog Striking - it's a DOG!

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Tech museum unveils new exhibits

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Lubbock driver barely escapes train collision

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Lubbock Police holding extra academy to get more officers

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Low voter turnout concerns District 1 candidates - don't be surprised. The people in district 1 have been represented by all types of big-government, promise-making-&-breaking, types for years. Many have come to learn that much of it is B.S. And, the sooner the don't expect government to fix their problems the closer they will be to real community improvement.

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1993 child sodomy charge lands Lubbock man in jail again

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Big plans in store for Lubbock's First United Methodist Church - fine ministry but remember that doing "good works" itself is not sharing the Gospel.

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Nasty "Girls Gone Wild" films in Lubbock's Depot District

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Burglars target central Lubbock, all areas of town

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Icon Benefit Administrators & AAG drop lawsuit against individual City of Lubbock officials but, officials appear to want suit to continue

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District 1 residents: Don't forget to VOTE! Early Voting ends Tuesday - locations

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Moegle and Parks: Texas Sports Hall of Fame candidates

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Lubbock officials, lineup expert disagree on value of reviewing Cole case - City of Lubbock shameful in Tim Cole affair

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Video Captures Lubbock Police Striking K-9, LPD Defends Officer's Discipline of Dog

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Warrant for Charity Wilcotts gives details of murder

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Officials searching Lubbock playa lake for murder evidence

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Pawn shop finds child porn on Lubbock man's computer

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Claim: Hybrid buses save Lubbock thousands in fuel costs - but are the real total extra costs associated with the buses included including tax credits to the manufacturer?

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Rare WWII photos to be unveiled at Silent Wings Museum

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Civic leader Howard Mercer honored for service

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District 1 city council runoff election early voting begins

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Firefighters battle blaze at warehouse, Video, Warehouse in flames, concern for nearby businesses

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Unmarked Graves Ceremony honors fallen vets

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Signs of progress for new animal shelter

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Lubbock burglaries down, but keep an eye out - funny how all tried to DENY a big spike in property crime in 2009 but now they freely admit to it as they can say its come down!

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Veterans to be honored by several local events

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Lubbock auditorium fixes right, same should apply to police HQ

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Water affordability program extended, Council votes on water rates

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After investigation, paid leave, Opaitz not with Lubbock Police

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Council to address 'lazy' gym members

Archives Index

 
bullet Lubbock Council contact information:  (District Maps - pdf)
bullet Mailing for all is: PO Box 2000 Lubbock TX 79457
bullet Mayor  Tom Martin tmartin@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us 775-2010
bullet District 1 Victor Hernandez VHernandez@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us  775-2027
bullet District 2 Floyd Price fprice@mylubbock.us 775-2007
bullet District 3 Todd Klein tklein@mylubbock.us 775-2011
bullet District 4 Paul R. Beane pbeane@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us 775-2008
bullet District 5 Karen Gibson KGibson@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us 775-2011
bullet District 6 Jim Gilbreath jgilbreath@mylubbock.us 775-2031
bullet Lubbock Police complaint or commendation on-line form

 
bullet Centennial Committee board Contact the committee: Lubbock Centennial Committee; 2012 Broadway; Lubbock, TX 79401;  Phone: 806-749-2009; Fax: 806-744-8800    Tell them: "When the books are settled, taxpayers should get their $100,000 back, or as much is as left if under $100,000. No ill will, just do what is right."

 

LUBBOCK COUNTY
Government & other issues in the county of Lubbock
bullet Commissioners Court contact information:
bullet Mailing for all is: PO Box 10536 Lubbock TX 79408
bullet County Judge Tom Head thead@co.lubbock.tx.us 775-1558
bullet Commissioner, Precinct #1 Big Spender Bill McCay bmccay@co.lubbock.tx.us 775-1335
bullet Commissioner, Precinct #2 Big Spender Mark Heinrich mheinrich@co.lubbock.tx.us 775-1335
bullet Commissioner, Precinct #3 Big Spender Gilbert Flores gflores@co.lubbock.tx.us 775-1335
bullet Commissioner, Precinct #4 Big Spender Patti Jones pjones@co.lubbock.tx.us 775-1335

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DA decides against manslaughter charge in accident that killed deputy

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County makes deal on crime database

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Driver indicted over collision with Lubbock County deputy

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Kyle: Fire Lubbock County Commissioners

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County employees could see a pay raise next month, more - why not? Spend, spend, spend.

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Lubbock Co. Commission OK taxpayers' money to help repair children's advocacy center

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Burtis completes a seaplane after 23 of work on the craft

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Lubbock's progress is Dickens County's misfortune

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Lubbock County sees mostly flat budget requests - what's this crap about refusing to turn over documents which are already public?

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Faulty storm sirens cause much confusion around Wolfforth

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Fireworks will mark Frenship's 75th birthday, October 8th

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Lubbock County Sheriff Conducts Child Support Roundup

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Lubbock County officials seek more roads staff - grow government, grow it! In one week there are three headlines about spending more of your money. You get what you voted for.

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Record Rains Blamed For County Road Closure

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Lubbock County sheriff wants funds for more staff - there is a need for more patrol officers

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Medical examiner's office seeks slight budget boost - told you so! It will not ever end.

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Inmates move into new Lubbock County Detention Center

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Ransom Canyon challenger to Neugebauer finds campaign contributions scarce

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Census: Much of county growing

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A-J reporter shares his experience of spending night in new jail

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Reports: Area political donations too small for aggressive campaigns

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Lubbock County claims nearly $9 million in flood damage

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Accused Slaton bank thief indicted by federal grand jury

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Ceremony marks opening of new Lubbock County jail

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Lubbock Commissioners seem to forget tax-relief promises

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Recent Lubbock flood damage estimates in the millions

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Lubbock bondsmen face uncertainty with new jail site

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A decade in the works, Lubbock County Jail ready to open - note the comments about spending money in other departments, abandoning the promises of tax relief upon completion.

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Lubbock Co. Judge to have Independent candidate challenge - reported last week on Pratt on Texas

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Obamacare expected to make E.R. crowding worse

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DPS troopers investigating fatal three vehicle accident

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New Lubbock County Jail passes inspection

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Lubbock County jail ready to house inmates

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Lubbock's new jail certified by state

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Former Employee Claims Discrimination at SPAG

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Lt. Col (Retired) John E. Miller to run for Lubbock Co. judge as an Independent candidate - Lubbock councilman Todd Klein is acting as a media contact on one press release

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Escape Proof? Sheriff Rowe Hopes So - there is no such thing. Most escapes are a result of human error no matter how secure the facility.

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Commissioners look into basement prisoner holding area

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Commissioners consider mini-jail inside courthouse - more spending, more of your $

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Small plane lands in trees at Lubbock Motor Speedway

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After almost a decade, new jail almost ready for inmates

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HD84’s Carol Morgan: The Perfect Liberal Democrat

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District 84 Democratic hopeful Morgan ready to make splash

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More come forward on Slaton water problems

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Dirty Jokes No Laughing Matter at South Plains Association of Governments

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Officials create new voting sites

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With life or death consequences, former Lubbock medical examiner scrutinized

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Man charged with aggravated assault after head-on collision

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Lubbock County Elections office needs your input on voting locations

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Anti-Democrat billboard has Lubbockites talking - fine friends of Pratt on Texas and where we do our CHL & NRA training shooting!

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Lubbock County asks for Overstreet suit to be resolved

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Lubbock County claims fired worker never was its employee - this is foul from every side!

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Slaton man accused of stealing $36,000 from Citizens Bank

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New Jail, New Technology

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Gov. Perry puts HD84 Special Election on the Nov. 2nd ballot - no extra "special" election date involved - as predicted

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Task force approves funding for defenders office

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Redistricting panels plan August meeting in Lubbock

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Review of fired medical examiner expanded

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Former Lubbock official blamed for bad capital murder case - the grief from this inspector of the dead business never ends!

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Isett wants Frullo to fill HD84 vacancy - sure he does but no one wants a special election.

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Mickey Patterson capital murder trial delayed

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No charges yet in crash involving deputy

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Slaton Man Charged In Accident Involving Sheriff's Deputy

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Lubbock Sheriff's deputy recovering after head-on crash

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Commissioners Revise Strategic Plan

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Sheriff's officer hurt in south Lubbock County crash

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Slaton man on trial for sex with teen

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Public Defender Programs May Cost Taxpayers More

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County Commissioners consider request for funds to fix roadways

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Democrat HD84 Candidate: Special vote wastes funds - the odds of having a special election date are very low to begin with and, having such is no personal benefit to Frullo.

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Dist. 84 Candidate Morgan calls Isett resignation irresponsible, more

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Rep. Isett set to resign May 31

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Isett, HD84, resigns early, Hear Isett's interview on Pratt on Texas

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City & area election results, Early Vote, updating election results

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Ex-Slaton police officer found guilty of pocketing $200 of evidence

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Train collides with semi truck near Slaton Highway

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How to Present Your Case at an Appraisal Review Board Hearing, A Guide for Homeowners

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"We Remember" Trek Across Texas starts in Lubbock Monday

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Wolfforth PD enforces no cell phone law in school zones

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Friends, family commemorate anniversary of Sheriff deputy Harvey's death

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Defenders' office could see expansion - and the unnecessary growth of local government continues. Isn't it funny how all these good ideas grow so quickly?

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Local Republicans gathered at the courthouse Saturday for a Tea Party rally, AJ story

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Sheriff's deputies arrest suspected copper thieves

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Final public meeting on outer route/loop set

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Lubbock TEA Party rally re-set for Saturday, 24 April at 10am on the courthouse square

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Shooter: Negative ads quite entertaining

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Fair-weather protesters?: Lubbock Tea Party rally postponed due to rain

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TEA Party rally today at Lubbock County Courthouse

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Lubbock Co. courts lack efficiency, report shows

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Performance Report Says Courts Missed Goals

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Perry, Frullo take primary bids

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Frullo turns tables on Griffin to win GOP District 84 race

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Perry ends Delwin Jones' long run in state House District 83

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Delwin Jones thanks his supporters for the last 30 years

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Charles Perry to start new career in Austin

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Frullo clinches District 84 Nomination

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Griffin loses race for District 84

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Lubbock County announces four polling place location changes

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Report details Lubbock County court performances

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Progress being made with new county jail

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Lubbock GOP runoffs get state attention

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Voters to decide HD83 & HD84 runoffs today

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Isett Speaks Out In District 83 Race

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Isett endorses Charles Perry in HD83

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Effect campaign ads have on voters - Bradley's comments are spot-on on most of the campaign items locally. Most are terribly designed, far too many words.

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Lubbock Tax Day Tea Party on April 15th

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Slaton Bakery named a Texas historical marker by commission

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More than 13,000 turn out for early voting in Lubbock County - high turnout often is not good for conservatives.

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AROUND THE LLANO ESTACADO
 
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South Plains lags behind state in higher education per capita

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Babe Ruth World Series coming to Levelland

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Ground broken on Levelland event center

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House District 85 Skirmish Instructive of November Battles

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Former Tahoka teacher charged with indecency with a child

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Sundown plans Roughneck Road Race

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Plainview festival leader tried to remove GOP house candidate Landtroop (HD85) from public event (description of event)- full detail on today's Pratt on Texas

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Hale County commissioners accept Koelder resignation

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South Plains sees increase in burglaries, drug crimes

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Plainview church, family part of miracle for Kenyan student

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City Manager: Plainview is "at a good place" financially

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Terry County jail gets failing grades

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New county commissioner appointed in Hale County

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Koelder resigns Hale Co. seat as part of sentence for theft conviction

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Water service restored to Plainview's Rio Concho residents

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Adjunct instructor for Wayland videotapes himself touching 12-year-old girl in alley

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Heflin (D-HD85) uses anti-gunner fear language in Capitol CHL issue

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High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 holds hearing in Littlefield

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Trial in Lamb Co. murder & dragging incident delayed until Sept.

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Denver City to open, dedicate new government-owned nursing home

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South Plains College announces registration dates, locations

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Reports: Area political donations too small for aggressive campaigns

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June employment data for the South Plains Workforce Development Area (pdf)

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Hale Co. commissioner Koelder guilty of reduced theft charge

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Lockney High School Construction Underway

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Hale Co. commissioner trial shifts to defense stage, Texas Ranger outlines charges against Koelder

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87-year-old Tahoka man recovering from multiple rattlesnake bites

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Levelland man indicted for aggravated kidnapping

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Plainview hires Idalou man as assistant city manager

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Hockley County S-O rebuilding a year after scandal

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Update: Water still off at Rio Concho, Water service cut off at Hale County mobile home park

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Judge refuses to quash indictment of Hale Co. commissioner Gary Koelder

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Rain brings business back to White River Lake

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O'Donnell celebrates centennial

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Muleshoe man dies in crash with horse

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Wayland's Wilder Field light poles recalled

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Convicted Plainview tax evader's case rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

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Plainview boy pushed from vehicle expected to be released from hospital

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Plainview's Rio Concho mobile home residents face another water shutoff

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NRA Endorses Joe Heflin for District 85 State Representative Re-election

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HD-85's Joe Heflin (Democrat) fined for violating ethics rules, Read Ethics Commission Order & Agreed Resolution here (pdf), Ethics commission lawyer defends fines levied, length of investigations

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20 underage drinkers arrested in Plainview

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Levelland volunteer fire chief Brewer dies after cancer battle

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A group of good Samaritans helps push Scurry County EMS through flood waters

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Farmers Rejoicing Over Record Rainfalls

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Abernathy girl selected Miss Rodeo Texas Princess

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Plainview man arrested after woman, boy thrown from vehicle

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South Plains communities soaked, more than 10 inches of rain fell in O'Donnell

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New Details in Muleshoe shooting death

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One person killed in Littlefield apartment building fire

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Man not guilty in Hale Center cattle-selling scheme trial

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Levelland surgeon charges dropped from felony to misdemeanor

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Sudan team roper on pace to return to world championship

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Brownfield ISD turning detention center into pre-Kindergarten

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Officials hoping to make progress in Hale Center bomb scare case

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Update: 2nd Terry County escapee found in Brownfield, One Terry County Escapee Back in Custody

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Brownfield, other areas, get medical grants

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Statewide search issued for two men that escaped from the Terry County Jail

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Two men escape from Terry County Jail

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Controversial Andrews waste site to get notice of violation

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TCEQ takes action on 5 local violations

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Littlefield city council proposes budget, jobs cut and taxes raised

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Levelland surgeon out on bond after being accused of punching his wife

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Residential turbines going up over the Texas Panhandle

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Lamesa man dead and brother-in-law in jail after shooting

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Littlefield Fire Fighters at risk of being jobless because of city debt

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Storms in Lubbock and surrounding areas leave 1,500 in the dark

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Plainview students among those evacuated from Capitol

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May employment data for the South Plains WDA (pdf)

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Escaped Swisher Co. Inmate Busted In Central Texas

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Texas cotton crop 100% planted, outlook exceptional, more

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Commission to redraw rules for Andrews waste site

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Irrigation systems at the heart of water-use efficiency on dairies

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83 mph winds rip through Lynn County, knocking 18-wheeler over

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RIP: Hale County's famous son Jimmy Dean dead at 81

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Alcohol Issue Back on Ballot in Andrews

Archives Index
 

TEXAS TECH

 
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Texas Tech Research Explosion Brings Changes in Policy

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Texas Tech Graduate School Dean, Fred Hartmeister, Stepping Down

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Carlton: In Texas Tech QB competition, there's one gun too many

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Ex-Tech pitcher Tomlin stars in Cleveland debut

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Tech’s center on addictions shares data on campus treatment efforts

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Perry announces $8.4 million in TETF funding for renewable energy research

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Perry announces $8.4 million TETF investment in Texas Tech wind energy project

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Westbrook: Tech football stuns opponents with cohesion in 1950's

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Tech’s Wruck collects a medal in World Junior Championship discus

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Women will hit the field at Tech’s Football Training Facility

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Gov. Perry ETF award to Texas Tech in Monday appearance

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Tech textile researcher to visit India

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Texas Tech President Guy Bailey appointed to NCAA board of directors

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New textbook rules target savings for college students, but critics remain

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Texas Tech sets new record for season football ticket sales

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Tech scientists hold nothing back in battling effects of Gulf spill

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TTUHSC's Hicks had record of allegations

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Former Texas Tech Coach Mike Leach releasing a book in January

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Renovations to Jones AT&T Stadium set for completion in time for season opener

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Tech print shop closes to make way for research

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Athletic director Gerald Myers proud of Texas Tech's athletic facilities

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Pratt: Professorial grumbling is preposterous

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Tech deals with cost, time concerns for state-mandated website changes - See: Editorial: More online postings won't hurt Lamar University or any state college

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HSC grant to help West Texas doctors meet feds' goal for digital records

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Lott: Tech’s hiring of new trainer indicates hypocritical nature of Leach firing

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Tech Researchers Helping to Diagnose Possible Oil Spill Victims

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TTUHSC professor ordered to not contact students, resigned under pressure

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No free parking around United Spirit Arena for Tech football games - yep, it's all about $

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Tech's law team claims another major trophy

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Texas Tech medical school admission process required tough decisions

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Ex-Tech athlete critically hurt in motorcycle crash

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Amid changes, Myers says Tech athletics on right track

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New athletic trainer could be issue in Leach Vs TTU

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New massive parking garage north of Tech aims for convenience

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Texas Tech University to participate in Gulf project

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Columnist: Dan Beebe made big mistake in calling out Tommy Tuberville

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American pride is not just for Americans, thoughts of a Chinese visiting scholar

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Texas Tech stretching wings across globe

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Professor under investigation resigns from state association

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Health Sciences nursing professor loses endowed chair

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TTU appeals ruling that Leach can sue for breach of contract

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New Dean of TTU Honors College Announced

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New details, police report on Tech HSC professor under investigation

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Texas Tech gets $280,000 Grant for Hurricane Studies

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Lott: UT, A&M merchandise don’t belong on campus

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Tech's Hance details hectic weeks of trying to save Big 12

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Past comes alive with new Tech football display cases

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Students may have witnessed TTUHSC professor surfing for sexual material, Public reacts

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Tech adds to award-winning public art collection

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Webster leaving Coronado for job at Texas Tech

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TTU program helps veterans return to school

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Dickey to take over TTU College of Engineering

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Tech cuts ribbon on Alumni Center expansion

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Leach to appeal TTU lawsuit ruling

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Leach Attorney Wants toTalk with 'Independent' Regents

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Texas Tech Product Cleans Oil Spills Well

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TTU Therapeutic Riding Center excited about expansion, more

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Green Bay Packers release four from roster, but hang on to quarterback Graham Harrell

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Lott: Conference realignment hype overshadows Leach legacy

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Merket Alumni Center to reveal expansion

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Scott: Tech to stay with Big 12

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Pac-10 Commissioner Visits Texas Tech

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Tech doctoral student receives award in Paris

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Tech official: Tech, UT, A&M will stay together

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Private data not affected by virus at Tech's Health Sciences Center

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Leach's Attorney Responds to Judge Ruling

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Tech & Big 12 Await Conference Fate

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 - see archive for older stories on the Coach Leach saga

Archives Index
 

WATER ISSUES
 
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Lake Meredith continues to drop; new signs posted

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Is it time to use the pumps at Lake Meredith?

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Water water everywhere but not in Lake Meredith

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Lake Meredith closer than ever to going dry

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Lubbock-area aquifer posts its steepest decline in a decade

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High level of element in Lake Alan Henry baffles scientists

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Legislators mull water conservation

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Lake Mackenzie lifts skiing ban, rains lift level, Lake Meredith level remains just over a foot above record low

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Rep. Callegari: Washington Shouldn’t Mess with Texas’ Water

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Henry helps break ground for pipe that will bring water to city

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City of Lubbock Breaks Ground on Alan Henry Pipeline Project

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Lake Meredith levels up slightly

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Experts say feds should study water

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Lake Meredith continues to sink to record lows - AJ gets around to reporting this on 1/14/2010

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Low Lake Levels at Lake Meredith - this story reported on 1/7/2010

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Water emerges as theme for coming legislative session

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Water district will measure water wells in December

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Alan Henry project starting soon

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Lake Meredith returns to near record-low water levels

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Lubbock area plunges deeper into drought

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A bad economy means good news for Lubbock's water supply

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Lake Meredith CRMWA Water Depleting

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Pickens, others file briefs about water rights

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Editorial: Legislators, prepare now for a dry future

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Levelland's Early Settlers Day scheduled

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Water Woes: Officials study possible action as Lake Meredith's water level recedes to 50 feet

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Recent rains do not create rising tide at Panhandle water source, Lake Meredith

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Underground water supplies dropping nearly 2 feet in West Texas

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Planners probe future of Amarillo area's water

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Water levels at Lake Meredith still low after rain

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Lubbock, state forge water rights deal

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In no mood to gamble with water

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Water restrictions are effective all summer

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Plainview-area can look to El Paso for insight into desalination technology

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Council tabled water rate increase, will revisit Monday

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Water Fight At Council Today, Discount support evaporating

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Higher water rates go for second and final approval

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Excuses, excuses, excuses from "water planners" - the posted comments in the AJ from readers slam council members when, in reality, this is about the highly paid managers. They are too keep the council informed. Failure rests with them.

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City of Lubbock water rate info (pdf): Water & Wasterwater Rate Presentation, Water Rates, Discount for poor could emerge in water rate debate

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Lubbock water supplier goes to well for $21 million to boost output

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Water suppliers seek rights from Pickens

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Drought study warns West Texas farmers

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Lake Meredith Continues to Rise

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Aquifer water cleaner than Meredith, messes up treatment plant chemistry

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Amarillo obtains water rights north of Pampa

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'Virtual water' lecturer turns attention to Ogallala

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Pickens' unsold water may stay home

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Rains bless: White River Lake up 11 feet

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High Plains Water District Board approves tax hike

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Amarillo's new $89 million water project

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Rains boost Lake Meredith, region's water supply

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Lake Meredith Levels May Rise As Canadian River Crests

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Panhandle water groups disagree on plans for aquifer

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Water costs to rise for Lubbock users in 2009

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Pickens Gives New Meaning to 'Self-Government'

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Ordinance could drain pocketbook

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Lubbock can lean on well field in dry times

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Opinion: The Water Shortage Myth

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Lubbock's Water Supply, Is There Enough?

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Water supply news hits Lubbock, area with low blow

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Lake Meredith To Get Low Flow Pumps

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Sen. Duncan: Boone Pickens' plans to sell water aren't good for West Texas - Hmm, I thought most of West Texas was engaged in selling its commodities: oil, cotton, corn, wheat, cattle, and more...

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Lubbock Drilling New Water Wells, Bailey County

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Workers look to close threatening open wells around Hub City area

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Canadian River gets OK to pump twice allotted water

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Lake Meredith Drops Again Overnight, Water Use Skyrockets

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City must sell water to pay for water projects, over conservation costly

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Send treated water to White River Lake? An interesting proposal.

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Lake Alan Henry Not Enough Water By Year 2028

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Will water cross the Red River?

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Seminole To Pioneer Water Project

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Lubbock council approves sale of water from Lake Alan Henry

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The rise and fall of Meredith, Lake gives up her secrets

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Estimates show Lake Meredith may not supply water to Lubbock through 2011

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Supplies won't be cut from shrinking Lake Meredith

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Water level at White River reservoir hits low point due to drought

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Low Water Levels At Lake Meredith

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Lake's low could raise water rates

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Water allocation for Lubbock reduced for 2008, Tech looks underground

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Amarillo moving to ensure water supplies

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Groundwater rules could impact industries, residents alike

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Funds target shrub's grip on Lake Meredith

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May We Have A $66,700,000 Loan Please?

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A look at decreased water allotments in West Texas

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Panhandle's Lake Meredith level reaches historic lows

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Lubbock residents' water use way down in '07

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Lake Meredith levels could force use of temporary pumps

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Officials agree on plan to tap water source

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$360 Million for Lubbock water projects

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Council Approves Construction of New Water Pipeline

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Commission advises against seeking water project engineers

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Why Lake Meredith is so Low

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Cut to Lubbock water supply negligible

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Lake Meredith reaches a new low

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It's All Trew: Water supply not to be taken for granted

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Tiny fish threaten to sink Lubbock's big plans for reservoir

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Despite better-than-usual rains, cities are still relying on aquifer for drinking water

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City Will Begin Enforcing Water Restrictions

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Running pipeline through private land could save city money

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Lubbock institutes mandatory water restrictions

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TTU Professor: State water rules need some modification

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Legislature Water Debate Pits Rural Against Urban

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Editorial: Texas needs better water conservation

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Lubbock Water Mistake will Cost Lubbock Taxpayers

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New figures show drop in Lake Alan Henry reservoir's water potential

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Lubbock hoping to cut costs of huge leak, Water loss estimated at 25 million gallons

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Amarillo Water System Looks Good

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Plenty of water to meet Amarillo's needs this summer, officials say

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Crews stem major leak in water line, estimate shows loss of 6 million+ gallons

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Investment needed to keep water flowing, need to act quickly cited

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Record rains do little to pump up city's lake water supply

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Editorial: Let's start talking about a new reservoir - fine but a) let's make sure we really need, and b) let's get correct numbers on how much water it would supply

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Lubbock takes harder look at Post reservoir

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Water plan changes could prove costly

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Can Wind Bring Us An Ocean of Water? Yes! - under Lubbock

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New lake project to boost supply

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Lubbock leaders want to water down water ordinance, more, New water rates cheaper than first thought

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Water provider trades land to Amarillo, expands well field to meet demand

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City Council to Consider New Water Rates

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Water Wars: Dallas sues over E. Texas refuge

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Low levels at Lake Meredith lead to focus on water conservation

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Meredith Dangerously Low Again

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Planners consider reservoir to capture city's wastewater

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Farmer-initiated water-saving programs offer fresh approach

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Groundwater conservation districts have broad authority

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Canadian River Municipal Water Authority reduces amount of lake & groundwater

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City Watering In Rain

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Laredo: Where’s the water? Council told inaccurate meters, aging pipes could cause losses

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Canyon buys land for water

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City of Lubbock Asks Residents To Cut Water Use

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Water advisers oppose building SE lake system - good!

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Amarillo: Water woes continue despite recent rain

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Ute reservoir released water on its way down the Canadian River

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Lake Meredith To Rise This Weekend, Ute reservoir release to help - rise is only to about 54 feet, still near record low - high was 102 feet in the 1970's

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Citizen ideas on using White River instead of constructing new reservoirs

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Public comments sought on water document

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Canadian River managers may pursue recharge for Lake Meredith

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Lake Meredith Levels Holding Steady Because of Long Drought

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Bexar Met in Hot Water Over Water Restrictions, some seek to end district

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Does Lake A.H. Need a Partner To Carry the Load?

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Lake Alan Henry Bigger Than Meredith

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Amarillo's water use remains constant after conservation program of 6 weeks

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Big Country: Lakes are low but water still flows

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Lake Meredith at all-time low level (August 7th)

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Lubbock's self-policing paying dividends, it could be worse

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Cities across state enforcing mandatory water restrictions on residents

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Lubbock's new water codes go into effect

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Lubbock lays down law on water conservation

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Water rules still soft on enforcement

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Low lake level likely to drive water bills up, Amarillo Globe-News story on subject

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Board votes to increase mix of ground, lake water

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Officials may deny city's request to reduce water availability - rightfully so, it's not Lubbock's place to preach policy to everyone else

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Highlights of new water use regulations

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$70 MILLION FISHING HOLE, West Texas lake goes untapped for its water, Houston Chronicle story on Lake Alan Henry

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New water ordinance will effect lawn care, local nurseries gear up

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Lake Meredith rises with rainfall after 144-inch decline

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Lubbock's major drinking water supplier will NOT recommend a cut

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AJ Editorial: New Water Plan Merits Support

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Homeowners face tougher watering rules

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Special: Clarendon, Lake Greenbelt very low

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Special: Amarillo purchases more water rights

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City Council: Conservation Critical, new drought stage restrictions proposed - reading these restriction items is enough to make you want to move out of the city

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Odessa: report on Odessa's water situation, interesting points on evaporation

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Council to debate tiered billing system for water usage

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Lawncare taxing city resources? Council to discuss water issues

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Water Being Wasted Worries City Officials More Than Water Main Breaks

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Lake Meredith, Lubbock's Water Source, at a Record Low

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100 year water plan to cost - is it worth it?

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City of Lubbock water plan could flood most beautiful land in county

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Rain issues a constant in Texas: average is truly an average of extremes

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Listener suggestions & comments (downloadable mp3's):
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water at market rates, pay for what you use, conservation limits

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tax break/incentives for personal wells in-city for landscape irrigation

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Abilene encouraged in-city well drilling in '98 drought

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runoff water used in Salt Lake City for irrigation (funny)

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use of cisterns to store rain runoff or windmill pumped & use for irrigation

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What happened to Lake Alan Henry?

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Pipe water in from flood-prone areas of the country
Listener email on grey water systems in Lubbock County 8/28/06 (pdf)
Listener email with grey water suggestions 9/3/06 (pdf)
 

 

 

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