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Construction will begin soon on The Luxe at Lewisville, a senior living community for people aged 55 and older, a company representative said.

A strong sense of family and a desire for affordable dinner options inspired the Saliovski family to open Sicily’s Pizza & Pasta.

More than half of the deaths were related to lack of air conditioning.

Hope Chest program helps Lubbock foster youths transition to adulthood By Sam Pontius Its been 24 years since Dr. Shaun Keel felt powerless to help a young girl she was counseling meet a simple need. The child, Keel recalled, was in foster care and receiving counseling from her through Child Protective Services, but there was a limitation on how much she could help. “She needed a $50 used dress, and nobody would buy it for her, and I couldn’t buy it for her, because I was her psychologist,�...

Lubbocks TAS United celebrates return to office with meal for homeless By Sam Pontius Dozens of homeless people in the downtown Lubbock area flocked to the TAS United building  to enjoy free food and drinks as part of a celebration of the business return back to the office. As COVID-19 cases decrease across the country, TAS United is reopening its doors at 1503 Ave. J to employees who have worked remotely for nearly 16 months, according to a news release from the company. To celebrate the co...