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County Set To Hike Taxes Today Lubbock County Commissioners are set to gavel in an estimated 16% property tax hike this morning. Lubbock News & Lbk County Town Hall Meetings Set For Two Councilmen Beane and Cline Hosting Two separate Events This Week. Wanted: Artists & Craftsmen for 38th Annual Festival The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, located at 4215 University Avenue, is seeking talented artists, craftsmen and food vendors to participate in the 38th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a one-day arts and crafts fair to be held Saturday, Septe AT&T Expands High Tech Service in Lubbock AT&T U-verse brings together TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services Weather Monday Forecast Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Business AM Businsess Note Book (New York, NY) -- Stocks struggled through their worst week since May last week, despite a higher Friday session. Friday's trading got a boost from financial shares in the afternoon to help steady the morning hours that suffered due to a report sh Around Texas Southeast Texans Watching Ike As Storm Moves Toward Gu (Port Arthur, TX) -- Some coastal Texans are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Ike. Texas Companies Support Gustav Relief Efforts (Irving, TX) -- Two north Texas-based companies are working to bring relief assistance to Louisiana following Hurricane Gustav. Landing Mishap At San Antonio International (San Antonio, TX) -- Operations are back to normal at San Antonio International, after a plane attempting to land slid off the runway. Shot Fired Inside Austin Theater (Austin, TX) -- Austin Police are asking for the public's help to locate a man who discharged a weapon inside a movie theater. Crash After Chase Leaves Dallas Police Officer Hospital (Dallas, TX) -- A Dallas police officer is still in the hospital after a Saturday night chase that ended with a crash. Two Austin Men Arrested At The RNC On Weapons Charges (Minneapolis, MN) -- Two Austin men are in custody in Minneapolis as they wait to appear in court on federal weapons charges. This Day In History Today In History On this day: Just The Facts Today in 1921, the first winner of the Miss America pageant was crowned. Here are some facts about the event. Birthdays Today's Birthdays On this day: Entertainment Tonight's TV It's a night of reruns on CBS tonight with reinstallments of "The Big Bang Theory," "How I Met Your Mother," "Two and a Half Men" and "New Adventures of Old Christine." In tonight's episode, Christine takes a walk on the wild side in an effort to Off Beat News Of The Day Bird Fools Police A ten-year-old cockatoo caused quite a commotion last week in New Jersey. Health Beat Christina Applegate, Others In Telethon For Cancer Rese (Los Angeles, CA) -- Cancer survivors Christina Applegate, Patrick Swayze, Sheryl Crowe, Lance Armstrong and dozens of other celebrities "stood up" against the disease Friday night in a charity fund-raiser that was televised by three major television ne Religion Today Palin's Assemblies Of God Roots (Undated) -- Sarah Palin's faith and her pro-Israel views is a plus for some elements of the Republican party. Sports Sports Shorts (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines: The Patriots beat the Chiefs, but lose Tom Brady. The Bears come up big against the Colts. The Mets and Phillies split two game at Shea. Serena Williams wins her third U.S. Open. An Previous Headlines Top Story Thanks For the Memories Lew & Diana (9/5/2008 6:30:00 am) After 47 years on the air, Lubbock radio personalities Lew Dee and Diana will bid farewell this morning. U.S. May Rescue Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae (9/7/2008 5:51:06 am) (Washington, DC) -- Top executives from mortgage finance giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been told the government is preparing to place them under federal control. One of Two Lawsuits Against Judge Underwood Thrown Out (9/6/2008 5:32:07 am) The retaliation lawsuit filed by former court employee Elizabeth Overstreet has been dismissed. Lubbock News & Lbk County Hit & Run Killer Sought By Police (9/5/2008 4:42:28 am) Lubbock Police are asking for your help to find a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident that has turned deadly. Cowboy Up (9/6/2008 4:43:27 am) The Lubbock Memorial Civic Center becomes the old Wild West this weekend hosting the 20th annual National Cowboy Symposium and Celebration. Gas Prices in Lubbock Fall (9/5/2008 5:12:13 am) A statewide survey of gasoline prices indicates that Lubbock motorists are paying less than last week but more than many Texans. Cooper ISD Activities Canceled (9/5/2008 5:21:18 am) No Football or other extra curricular activities for students in the Lubbock Cooper ISD this weekend. Administrators say students are still dealing with the tragic loss of Kelsey Vines. Updates & Developing Stories Football Tonight On www.Newsradio1420.com (9/5/2008 5:30:51 am) All games can be heard at this site newsradio1420.com Weather Friday Forecast (9/5/2008 5:28:46 am) Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph. Saturday Forecast (9/6/2008 6:02:14 am) Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind between 10 and 20 mph. Business AM Businsess Note Book (9/5/2008 5:11:24 am) (New York, NY) -- It was a dismal day on Wall Street with stocks plummeting almost 350 points on investor worries about the latest government figures on the job market. The Dow tumbled 345 points to 11-188. Around Texas Cornyn Says Trinity River Vision Project Has Many Benef (9/7/2008 5:56:01 am) (Fort Worth, TX) -- The Trinity River Vision Project is getting underway in Fort Worth. Texas Governor Applauds UNCF Higher Education Commitme (9/6/2008 5:55:10 am) (Dallas, TX) -- Texas Governor Rick Perry is applauding the United Negro College Fund's ongoing commitment to higher education. Hurricane Evacuees Are headed Home (9/5/2008 5:22:16 am) (Dallas, TX) -- Hurricane evacuees have headed home from North Texas. Commute Solutions Month Begins (9/5/2008 5:25:35 am) (Austin, TX) -- The Commute Solutions Coalition of Central Texas will kick off Commute Solutions Month today. New Smoking Restrictions In McKinney (9/5/2008 5:26:46 am) (McKinney, TX) -- Strict limits on smoking have gone into effect in McKinney this week. Continental To Start Charging For First Bag (9/6/2008 5:56:57 am) (Houston, TX) -- If you fly Continental airlines it will soon cost you even more to bring your luggage. Texting For Dollars (9/6/2008 5:58:24 am) (Dallas, TX) -- The American Red Cross is reaching out for financial assistance to help Hurricane Gustav evacuees. More Red Light Cameras In Fort Worth (9/7/2008 5:59:52 am) (Fort Worth, TX) -- The city of Fort Worth plans to install red light cameras at nine additional intersections. HPD Investigates Animal Deaths (9/5/2008 5:24:19 am) (Houston, TX) -- HPD will launch an investigation to decide whether animal control officer Beverly Tucker should face an animal cruelty charge. Navy Recruiter Accused Of Assaulting Young Girls (9/5/2008 5:23:15 am) (Texas City, Texas) -- A Navy recruiter who worked at a Texas City recruiting office is accused of sexually assaulting two young girls. AG Takes Action Against Houston Company (9/6/2008 5:52:05 am) (Houston, TX) -- The Texas Attorney General has ordered a Houston weight loss and skin care business to stop making unauthorized withdrawals from customers' bank accounts. Houston Man Sentenced For Child Pornography (9/6/2008 5:53:00 am) (Houston, TX) -- A Houston man has been sentenced to nine years behind bars for receiving child pornography. Former Brookshire Mayor Gets Prison (9/7/2008 5:54:10 am) (Houston, TX) -- A federal judge has sentenced the former mayor of Brookshire to three years in prison. Bank Robber Sentenced (9/5/2008 5:27:57 am) (San Antonio, TX) -- An admitted bank robber will spend some time behind bars. CBP Educates Public About Port Running (9/7/2008 5:57:38 am) (Laredo, TX) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are warning the traveling public about the risks, dangers and penalties associated with port running. This Day In History Today In History (9/5/2008 5:09:20 am) On this day: Today In History (9/6/2008 5:46:53 am) On this day: Just The Facts (9/5/2008 5:07:26 am) Today in 1991, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was dissolved. Here are some facts about the former country. Today In Rock History (9/5/2008 5:08:31 am) On This Day: Today In Rock History (9/6/2008 5:46:04 am) On This Day: Birthdays Today's Birthdays (9/6/2008 5:45:23 am) On this day: Entertainment Tonight's TV (9/5/2008 5:03:56 am) Tonight on CBS, celebrities will do their part to raise cancer awareness during the "Stand Up To Cancer" event held in New York City. Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate and Jimmy Fallon are among those participating in this multi-network event which w Off Beat News Of The Day Church Accused Of Being Sex Club (9/5/2008 5:02:34 am) (North Huntingdon, PA) -- There is some question as to whether a Pennsylvania church is a house of worship or a sex club. Man Reports Wallet Missing After Hooking Up With Hooker (9/5/2008 5:01:38 am) (Ft. Pierce, FL) -- A Florida man has reported his wallet missing along with some 600-dollars in cash and credit cards after a rendezvous with a prostitute. Barber Cuts New Path To Record Book (9/7/2008 5:47:49 am) (Buffalo Grove, IL) -- A suburban Chicago barber is on his industry's cutting edge. Rock Group Heart Irked By Palin's Use Of Barracuda (9/6/2008 5:44:42 am) (Los Angeles, CA) -- The rock group Heart is upset that its 1970's hit "Barracuda" is being used in the Republican presidential campaign. Health Beat TNF Blocker Drugs Flagged For Black Box Warnings (9/5/2008 5:10:16 am) (Washington, DC) -- Stronger warnings are being urged for prescription medications that are used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other conditions. Embryonic Stem Cell Use Still Necessary (9/6/2008 5:49:32 am) (Washington, DC) -- The use of embryonic stem cells in still necessary despite the fact that researchers have discovered ways to make powerful stem cells without them. TNF Blocker Drugs Flagged For Black Box Warnings (9/7/2008 5:50:21 am) (Washington, DC) -- Stronger warnings are being urged for prescription medications that are used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other conditions. Religion Today Pro-Life Protesters Arrested Strip Searched (9/5/2008 5:05:37 am) (Baltimore, MD) -- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of three Maryland women who were arrested, shackled and strip searched after taking part in a pro-life protest. Sports Sports Shorts (9/5/2008 5:01:08 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines this hour: The 2008 NFL season is underway. Vandy upsets South Carolina in SEC play. The Twins get trounced to end a long road trip. The U.S. Open semifinals begin today. And, the PGA Sports Shorts (9/6/2008 5:48:49 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest sports headlines: Josh Beckett fires five shutout innings in his return from the DL. Brett Myers leads the Phillies past the Mets. White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin is likely done for the season. NASCAR action in R |
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