News 2008-07-31 Andanh.com

The Time Machine (Special Screening)
Pal's film version of the H.G. Wells time-travel classic is a solid effort that features Oscar-winning special effects.

Uncounted: The New Math of American Elections (Special Screening)

Five arrested in Clovis home-invasion robbery case Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:17:00 EST
Clovis, N.M., police arrested two adults and three juveniles early Tuesday morning in connection with a violent home-invasion robbery that had taken place earlier that morning.

State semifinalist Roughnecks ranked No. 4 in preseason poll Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:31:00 EST
Hadley Mann didn't mind talking a little trash.

ER doctors warn: Don't text and walk, skate, bike or cook Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
CHICAGO - The warning came too late for Barack Obama's adviser: Don't walk and text at the same time.

Death notices Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EST
Betty Ann Anthony of Lubbock died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway Church of Christ Chapel. Rix Funeral Directors.

Prosecutors rest in perjury trial of former New Deal police chief Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
In 30 years of law enforcement experience, Capt. Tony Menchaca has never seen anyone conduct solo surveillance in a marked patrol car.

Diode lights on gadgets brighten the night Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EST
NEW YORK - Twinkle, twinkle, little Internet router. And cell phone. And digital video recorder. And cable modem. And game console. And power strip. And TV - even though it's turned off.

Lubbock police investigate newborn's death Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
Lubbock police are investigating the death of an infant boy Wednesday after the teenage mother gave birth in her house and then left the dead infant there.

Slaton student saddles up to bust broncs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
Fewer cowboys opt to compete in saddle bronc riding on the Texas high school rodeo circuits.

Chamber addressing transportation issue Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
IF YOU ARE involved in any aspect of agriculture, you know rural areas that produce and ship an abundance of the nation's agricultural bounty are essential to our future well-being here in West Texas. The agri-business industry must be able to ship goods to markets quickly and efficiently. Our roads are no exception.

Pets don't just make us happy; they help make us healthy Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EST
Dr. Craig Cookman, a professor in the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, has a special interest in the bond between people and animals.

Official records Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Police seek help with suspect ID Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
Lubbock police need the public's help identifying a suspected vehicle burglar.

Health briefly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:23:00 EST
Cook off to benefit HPEA

Weight issues can affect school performance Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:17:00 EST
Overweight kids are at risk for a host of health complications, including elevated cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. They also might do more poorly in school.

People with missing DNA at higher risk for schizophrenia Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:15:00 EST
NEW YORK (AP) - Two huge international studies show that people who lack certain chunks of DNA run a dramatically higher risk of getting schizophrenia, a finding that could help open new doors to understanding and diagnosing the disease.

Blood drives Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
United Blood Services announces a new blood drive that runs today through Wednesday. The UBS center is at 2523 48th St. To make an appointment, call 741-1752.

Choose your Tech favorites Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EST
The Avalanche-Journal is compiling the All-Time Texas Tech football team, and it will be announced at the first home game of the season on Aug. 30.

Leach contract talks on hold; Myers cites budget Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:04:00 EST
Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers says he wants to see Mike Leach armed with a five-year contract, but to be fiscally responsible he can't OK a raise and an extension before December.

Local Sports Briefly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EST
Ex Tech CB joins Club

Williams amps up his expectations Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:25:00 EST
Roy Williams was only a rookie and just beginning to build his reputation as a hard-hitting safety the last time he was on the field with coach Dave Campo.

House moves on product safety Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alarmed by a year of recalls targeting millions of tainted toys, the House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to ban lead and other dangerous chemicals from items such as jewelry and rubber ducks that could end up in kids' mouths.

GOP blocks tax credits to clean energy Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
WASHINGTON - For the fourth time this summer Republicans stopped the Senate from taking up wide-ranging legislation that extends tax breaks for teachers, businesses and parents and provides tax credits to an array of renewable energy entrepreneurs.

Texas oilman tours U.S. touting his energy blueprint Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
TOPEKA, Kan. - Entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens is dedicating his fabulous wealth and hard-charging personality to healing the country's addiction to foreign oil.

Business Briefly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EST
Apply for Leadership Lubbock until 5 p.m.

Lubbock animal shelter board members left out of loop Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:17:00 EST
Animal shelter board members didn't know about plans to put the new animal shelter in Clapp Park.

Tech ranked among best universities in West by Princeton Review Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EST
Texas Tech is one of the best colleges and universities in the West, according to a company that sells educational products.

Ruidoso crews wrap up flood rescue Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EST
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) - About 70 people, a mix of residents and vacationers, were rescued Wednesday after being stranded in this resort community's Upper Canyon area after a bridge washed out during flooding sparked by the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly.

From The A-J's Pages Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
25 years ago:

Oak wilt, already problem in Lubbock, hits Amarillo Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
MARILLO - Experts call oak wilt one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S.

Political T-shirts more than ads, now sign of youthful cool Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:16:00 EST
RICHMOND, Va. - Political T-shirts - particularly those supporting presumed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama - are emerging in a big way this season, transformed from the uniform of campaign workers to a definitive statement of youthful, progressive cool.

Little House' production draws Melissa Gilbert to Minnesota Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:15:00 EST
MINNEAPOLIS - Melissa Gilbert has finally come home to the prairie - or at least to the big city near the prairie. She has yet to sink her feet into Plum Creek, next to the dugout where the real-life Laura Ingalls Wilder lived in the 1870s.

Dads, these tips are for you Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
Tom Golightly, a psychologist at the Texas Tech Student Counseling Services, is a father of four. He has these tips for men hoping to be better fathers to their children:

Chic and DIY twists on the friendship bracelet Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
They're an artifact of summer camps and sleepovers - bands of brightly colored and knotted threads that encircle wrists or ankles, softened by sunlight and ocean swims, durable as best friends and childhood.

Lifestyles calendar Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
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Community resources Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
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Community briefly Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:00 EST
Send us your photos of silly or funny moments

Letter of the day Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
Could Tara West generate income?

From our story comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
From gladehightops, regarding an article about Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief to communities (A-J, July 21).

Your views Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:13:00 EST
Resident opposes cuts in city health services

Arlene Caudle Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:22:00 EST
Services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Artesia, N.M., for longtime Artesia resident Arlene Caudle.

John Fondy Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:21:00 EST
Services for John Fondy, 86, of Slaton will be 2 p.m. Friday in Slaton's First Baptist Church with Dr. Cleve Kerby officiating. Interment will follow with Masonic graveside services in Slaton's Englewood Cemetery and under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service in Slaton.

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