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Caprock Chronicles Kicks on Route 66 part 4, legacy in popular culture
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (726+ words) Editor's Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a Librarian Emeritus from Texas Tech University. He can be reached at jack. becker@ttu. edu. Today's article is the fourth of an extended monthly series about Route…...
Federal case filed against Shallowater teacher accused of sexual abuse
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (97+ words) Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Federal case filed against Shallowater teacher accused of sexual abuse Federal charges have been filed against a former Shallowater ISD band teacher accused of sexually abusing his students. Joseph Gonzalez, 27, is charged by federal indictment with a felony…...
Idalou sweeps District 2-3 A track titles - See the complete results
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (938+ words) The postseason journey for many local athletes began Tuesday with the start of the District 2-3 A track and field meet at Lowrey Field. Idalou swept the girls and boys team championships with 180 and 153 points, respectively. The Shallowater girls followed with…...
Is my child's LISD school at risk of closure? What you need to know
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (280+ words) The Lubbock Independent School District has recently published a dashboard tracking schools to see if the district leadership should consider their closure and consolidation. For context, in early 2026, the Lubbock ISD's Board of Trustees approved the District Optimization Plan that…...
A-J letter writer wants return of 'common-sense Democrats' | Opinion
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (129+ words) Common-sense Democrats of the past were very different from those of today. In addition, Democrats refused to truly listen to President Trump's truly constructive State of the Union speech and, instead, they reinforced their own pure ignorance. These types of…...
District 2-3 A track competes at Lowrey Field - See the photos
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (13+ words) Lubbock Avalanche-Journal...
Fire officials seek suspect in arson near west Lubbock apartment
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (143+ words) Lubbock fire investigators are asking the public's help identifying a person caught by security cameras Wednesday afternoon setting a fire that threatened a west Lubbock apartment complex. Lubbock fire crews responding to a 4 p. m. call about a fire near an apartment…...
30 Years of History: Documentary Explores Legacy of the Villisca Axe Murder House
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (373+ words) Former and Current Owners Reflect on Three Decades of Preserving an Unsolved American Mystery VILLISCA, IA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " US Ghost Adventures, owner of the Villisca Axe Murder House, today announced the release of a new self-produced documentary…...
The best stylish raincoats to buy for rainy spring weather
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (248+ words) Raincoats are some of the most functional outerwear items you can have in your wardrobe. Even if you don't live somewhere where rain is consistently in the forecast, saving one for a'well'rainy day is essential for your comfort. While dancing…...
Cape Coral Gains a True AI Marketing Partner
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (1002+ words) Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Cape Coral Gains a True AI Marketing Partner Why Cape Coral Businesses Finally Have an AI Marketing Agency Built for Growth Cape Coral, United States " April 8, 2026 / Xander Marketing Services / Xander Marketing Services has officially launched its complete suite…...