Friday, December 30 2011 9:24 PM EST2011-12-31 02:24:39 GMT
There's a new resident in Levelland and his name is "Barcode." Barcode is a baby zebra, 39 days old. His owners, Jason and Debbie Whitley, plan to have him visit hospital patients.
Friday, December 30 2011 7:31 PM EST2011-12-31 00:31:01 GMT
While local firework stand owners are happy to start selling again with the burn ban lifted, county fire departments are on high alert with drought conditions continuing in Lubbock.
Friday, December 30 2011 7:19 PM EST2011-12-31 00:19:49 GMT
On Tuesday, a University Medical Center news release said that an internal audit had revealed "possible employee embezzlement" and announced the immediate resignation of Vice President Greg Bruce.
Friday, December 30 2011 5:06 PM EST2011-12-30 22:06:42 GMT
City of Lubbock offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2012 in observance of the New Year's holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Friday, December 30 2011 8:37 AM EST2011-12-30 13:37:24 GMT
Verizon Wireless, the country's largest cellphone company, said Thursday that it will start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit cards.
Friday, December 30 2011 2:07 AM EST2011-12-30 07:07:11 GMT
At least for now, Lubbock will get to keep both its K-Mart and its Sears stores. Neither store was on the closure list Thursday, nor was any location in Texas.