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Former Lubbock Mayor Granberry, who helped lead city after 1970 tornado, dies at 89 He was 89 when he died over the weekend. Granberry had been in office just 19 days when a powerful tornado system ripped through the city, leaving 26 dead, many more injured and hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage. The former city councilman had been elected as Lubbocks youngest mayor at age 37 in a landslide victory and credited advice from a friend for convincing him to take the mayors seat earl...

Slaton City Commissioner Weldon ‘Squeaky’ Self remembered for service Slaton City Commissioner Weldon "Squeaky" Self died Tuesday following a long career serving his community, the city announced in a news release on Wednesday. Self had served as City Commissioner of Ward 1 since May 2013, according to a news release from the city. He was also active in the Lions Club, his church and all aspects of the City of Slaton, the news release continued. "Squeaky will be missed dearly because he ha...