Sheriff’s office investigates suspicious deaths

February 2, 2010 • Category: Leading stories, News

Lubbock County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the suspicious deaths of a mother and her 12-year-old daughter.
Deputies were called at about 5:30 p.m. Monday to 9719 County Road 6940 in West Lubbock County. Neighbors told officials they had not seen or heard from the mother and daughter in about a week.
Family said the 12-year-old girl was [...]

Head Count: Wolfforth relies on U.S. Census Bureau numbers this year

January 28, 2010 • Category: Leading stories, News

In 1990, the number was 1,941.
By 2000, it was 2,554. That’s the number that is still on the sign as you come into Wolfforth.
The city is growing, and has been for decades. When the census is completed this year, City Secretary Debbie Youngblood estimates the city will have between 3,350 and 3,400 residents, [...]

Burleson named lone finalist for Tahoka top job

January 27, 2010 • Category: Leading stories, News, Schools

Frenship’s loss is Tahoka’s gain.
Steve Burleson, the assistant superintendent of Frenship Independent School District, was named the lone finalist for the superintendent position at Tahoka Independent School District in the Jan. 14 meeting of the school board there.
State law requires the district to wait 21 days before voting to hire a new superintendent. [...]

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Family Harvest kicks off Bible study series, will host speaker (0)

Family Harvest Church is kicking off the New Year with two new Bible studies and a speaker.
Pastor Donna Christian is hosting brown bag Bible studies at the church, which started yesterday at noon and will continue each Thursday at noon.
This Bible study will use a book by Priscilla Shirer, “Discerning the Voice of [...]

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Sheriff’s office investigates suspicious deaths (0)

Lubbock County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the suspicious deaths of a mother and her 12-year-old daughter.
Deputies were called at about 5:30 p.m. Monday to 9719 County Road 6940 in West Lubbock County. Neighbors told officials they had not seen or heard from the mother and daughter in about a week.
Family said the 12-year-old girl was [...]

People»

Walsh commended by National Merit Scholarship Program (0)

When she found out her score on the Preliminary SAT test, Kathleen “Katie” Walsh said she was excited by the company in which she found herself.
Walsh was one of three seniors who were commended by the National Merit Scholarship Program, including David Baker and Kaulie Lewis, whom she considers to be very smart.
“I [...]

Sports»

Girls basketball vs San Angelo Lake View (1)

The first time these two teams met up was two weeks ago when the Tigers won 59-44 at San Angelo. The two teams are warming up now and getting ready for tip-off.
If you are joining us at home, be sure to leave comments.
Zach
First quarter scoring summary
FHS, Nicole Murdock 2-points, 2-0
FHS, TaSheena Moore, 2 points, 4-0
LV [...]