Lubbock breaks ground on medical examiner’s office

The Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court, Medical Examiner’s Office and others broke ground on what should be a new state-of-the-art Medical Examiner’s Office Building. Lubbock County voters approved the $35.4 million bond to construct the facility last year.

Man charged for interfering with flight crew

Court documents were filed in Amarillo federal court last Thursday that say a man repeatedly punched a flight attendant and kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on other officers. According to the criminal complaint, on Jan.

CCH kicks off new thyroid screening program

Castro County Healthcare (CCH) is kicking off the New Year with a monthly screening program to raise awareness of important health issues while offering the community a low-cost screening option.

FAA grounds all 737 Max 9 aircraft

The FAA on Monday forced all 737 Max 9 aircraft grounded after an Alaska flight made an emergency landing Friday when a panel and window blew out midfl ight. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights.

AC begins Private Pilot Ground class

Amarillo College begins its first Private Pilot Ground class this semester for people looking to become pilots this spring. The continuing education class will focus on topics like principles of flight, radio procedures, weather navigation, aerodynamics and FAA regulations.

PRPC offers Basic Mediation Training

The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Dispute Resolution Center will be offering Basic Mediation training.

Texas primary election edges closer

Texas will hold its 2024 primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 5. It will be among the 15 states and one territory that selects more than a third of all delegates. The last day to register to vote in the primary election is Feb. 5. Early voting begins Feb. 20.

Baby Shower held for Crofts

A shower was held for Caitlin Smith Crofts and baby boy on Dec. 30, 2023, in the home of Lynn Sides. Special guests included grandmothers, Cindy Bradley and Kathy Lust; sisters, Jesslyn Smith and Maddie Smith; and aunts, Maggi Lytle and Tiffany Nino.

Fort Worth gas explosion injures 20

At least 20 people were injured at a Fort Worth hotel as a result of what is being called a natural gas explosion on Monday. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the first call came in at 3:32 p.m., followed by multiple calls reporting a “type of explosion” at the Sandman Hotel.

Texas named 2023 State of the Year

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state’s best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a “blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation.