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Lubbock museum sharing history of windmills in the region
Lubbock museum sharing history of windmills in the region.
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Volunteers, participants sought for Lubbock's Veterans Day parade
Lubbock's Los Hermanos Familia non-profit organization and The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 0900 are inviting volunteers and participants to join in for its 11th annual Veterans Day parade set for Nov. 14. The Veterans Day Parade honors all veterans and those who have served in Lubbock and surrounding communities, according to a news release from Los Hermanos Familia. The 2026 theme is: “250 Years of Freedom” – Celebrating the numerous generations and families who continue to serve our country with dignity and pride. "Participants are encouraged to pay tribute to veterans and all who have served the community. Veterans, their family members, marching bands, floats, etc., are encouraged to be included," reads a statement from Los Hermanos Familia. Set-up will start at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Due to construction on the regular route on Broadway, the parade will start on Avenue A, travel east on Broadway, turn south (right) on Canyon Lake Drive, and end at the park/grassy area across from the Windmill Center at 1701 Canyon Lake Drive. How to participate in Lubbock's Veterans Day parade The organization is seeking area World War II veterans to serve as grand
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Lubbock business news includes Plainview airport, philanthropy, shops
Hello A-J readers! This week brought a grant to expand the Plainview-Hale County Airport , business philanthropy, and new shops at the mall. Here are the recent highlights. A major development is set to happen at the Plainview Hale County Airport, in part due to a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. This, along with $2 million each from the city, county, and Plainview ISD, will fund the addition of a new terminal and an aviation training center. "This is an exciting new chapter for PVW, as we look forward to providing modern terminal facilities for our pilots and visitors while creating a space for technical education and workforce training that will serve future generations," said Ted Chancellor, Plainview city manager. "We're excited about what lies ahead, and I believe we're just beginning to realize the full potential of our airport." Restore Hyper Wellness, 7604 Milwaukee Ave., #300, is seeking nonprofits to support in 2027. Throughout 2026, the medical spa spotlighted a new nonprofit every month in their charity initiative, Restore the Love. This initiative rallies support through awareness, donations, and attending nonprofits' events. It raised more than $3,000 in 2026 for programs including
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Lubbock museum sharing history of windmills in the region
LUBBOCK, Texas (KFDA) - The groundwork for the American Windmill Museum in Lubbock came long before it was established in the 90s. Jason Miller, director’s assistant, says Billie Wolfe was a faculty member at Texas Tech and was involved in the Home Ec program in the mid-60s. “In utilizing...
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Lubbock Halloween Falls On Saturday This Year, So No Early School Sunday Morning
Halloween lands on Saturday this year in Lubbock, which means kids can stay out later and parents get to skip the Sunday bedtime battle. Just know that West Texas wind will make those costumes feel a lot colder
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Levelland war veteran recalls eventful journey, WWII experience
Lloyd Parker was drafted on July 5, 1943. His basic training took place in Camp Wolters near Mineral Wells, Texas. At the time, it was the largest infantry replacement training camp in the U.S. Texan Audie Murphy , a future Medal of Honor winner, was trained there. After three months of intense training, Parker and his unit, the 103 rd Infantry Regiment, were sent to Camp Shanks in New York to be shipped to Europe. So how did the troop ship headed to Europe turn into a 9,000 mile trip? Parker, now a 101-year-old Levelland resident, explained in an interview with Larry A. Williams and shared with the Avalanche-Journal this fall. An unexpected trip around the world “We headed out into the Atlantic and had several destroyers with us to guard against German submarines," Parker said. "A couple of days out, I went topside and looked around. There wasn’t another ship in sight! The captain of the ship came on the intercom and said, ‘Men, we are on our own.’ That gave me a bad feeling. We were issued winter gear, and we thought, well, were headed somewhere cold in Europe. Later, we were ordered to turn in our winter
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Lubbock turnout trails key Texas counties
Lubbock County’s early voting participation trailed Williamson and Travis counties after the first two days, although local elections officials reported no major problems casting ballots. Elections Administrator Troy Havard reported to Lubbock Lights that 17,490 people voted Monday and Tuesday, representing approximately 8.56% of the county’s 204,340 registered voters....
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Lubbock Halloween Falls On Saturday This Year, So No Early School Sunday Morning
Halloween lands on Saturday this year in Lubbock, which means kids can stay out later and parents get to skip the Sunday bedtime battle. Just know that West Texas wind will make those costumes feel a lot colder