Calls for entries for Lubbock Music NOW 2021 now open
Lubbock Music NOW 2020 album release announced.(City of Lubbock)
By KCBD Staff
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Buddy Holly put Lubbock on the rock ‘n’ roll map with his groundbreaking music of the 1950s. His music laid the groundwork for the constant rhythm, lyrics and melodies from scores of Lubbock musicians. They continue to write and perform a wide array of music from country and western to jazz to modern-day hip-hop.
To honor those who continue writing and performing original music, the annual “Lubbock Music NOW” edition highlighting the best of the current local talent is accepting entries for the 2021 album. Artists and songwriters may submit their application through May 31, 2021.
Apr 30, 2021
Dana Altman and the Oregon Men’s basketball program are looking to reload this offseason after the departures of major contributors in
Eugene Omoruyi,
Chris Duarte, among others from this year s Sweet 16 group.
One of the program’s major focuses is replacing the points and minutes at guard that are departing from this year’s squad. Per usual, Altman is closely monitoring the transfer portal and has already made one addition in former Oklahoma guard De’Vion Harmon.
Among the Ducks’ next targets is JUCO shooting guard Rivaldo Soares from South Plains College in Texas. He is originally from Boston, Massachusetts.
Lubbock Fire Rescue hosts high school academy aiming to bolster recruitment
Fire academy recruits high school seniors By Kase Wilbanks | April 28, 2021 at 4:31 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 6:43 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After a successful first year, Lubbock Fire Rescue is hoping to bring in more area students and school districts into its high school fire academy.
“We wanted to not just tell you how to be a firefighter, but give you the opportunity,” LFR Captain Phillip Grandon said. “We want you to come to our program so you can be a firefighter.”
The academy is a collaboration with South Plains College, which has for many years hosted an evening academy for adults. This high school program has welcomed a total of 19 Lubbock Cooper ISD and Lubbock ISD seniors in its first year.
The Shrew cannot be tamed.
Penn State men’s basketball picked up yet another commitment Thursday afternoon. Jevonnie Scott’s former squad, South Plains College, announced via Twitter that he’ll join Micah Shrewsberry’s program.
Big time!!!! Congrats to our guy Vonnie on his commitment to Penn State. They are getting a good one!!!! pic.twitter.com/sKvpoDwyns Texan Basketball (@SPCTexanMBB) April 29, 2021
The 6’7″ forward from Toronto has spent his last two years at South Plains College, a community college in Levelland, Texas. He’s been a force for the Texans of late, as he averaged 11.5 points per game and 5.6 rebounds this past season. Scott helped the Texans to an 18-3 overall record and 12-3 mark in conference play.
Feb 13, 1921
Apr 27, 2021
Mrs. Ethel Nance Sanders, age 100, of Whiteface, went to be with her Lord Jesus on April 27, 2021, at Brayden Park assisted living facility in San Angelo, TX.
She was born February 13, 1921, at Old Emma, Crosby County, TX, a daughter of the late Alex Arthur Nance and Eunice Swinney Nance. She graduated Morton High School in 1939. She married Charles Luke Sanders on November 27, 1940, in Morton, TX, and celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Luke Sanders; one son, Bobby Sanders, and son-in-law Billy Wall. Siblings: Hiram Nance, Anna Bell Swanner, Lucille Brooks, Arthur Nance, Mary Rushing, Robert Nance, and Betty Massey.