Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Texas Spirit Seekers investigate Motley County Jail
Saturday, October 18, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Saturday, October 18, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
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When it comes to hauntings, some places just seem to fit the bill.
Graveyards, churches and abandoned hospitals are common themes for spooky tales. But what about a derelict frontier jail?
It was that curiosity that brought the Texas Spirit Seekers, a group of paranormal investigators, to the 117-year-old Motley County jail in Matador... (Continue reading related article: Spirit Seekers spend eerie evenings in old Motley County jail)
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Monterey's playoff streak halts... and more
Friday, October 24, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Texas Tech escapes defeat in 37-31 OT victory over Nebraska
Saturday's game against Nebraska was more exciting than I'm sure Tech had hoped for. Nebraska scored 21 fourth quarter points to tie Texas Tech and force overtime. In OT Tech scored a touchdown on its first possession but missed the extra-point. During Nebraska's drive Tech's defense forced an interception and won the game.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Goat industry growing in west Texas
Terry Taylor of west Lubbock feeds his goats Friday morning. Taylor and his wife Sue own about 120 head of goat specialize in breeding show-quality goats which are sold to buyers throughout the country. (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Don Handley of Get-Ya-Goat Ranch in Crosbyton feeds his goats day-old-bread early in the morning. Handley and his wife Sharon raise goats because "it's pressure relief, it's [their] hobby, and [they] enjoy it." (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Watch two short videos detailing the lives of goat farmers Don Handley and Terry Taylor by clicking HERE or on the photos above.
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As the cost of feed and land escalates, a growing number of people looking to raise livestock on the South Plains are focusing on the other red meat - goat.
Just in Lubbock, there are about 2,000 head of breeding-age meat goat does, and that number is increasing according to Robert Scott, a Texas AgriLife Extension agent in Lubbock.
Many of the people raising goats in the Lubbock area are small-time operations with anywhere between 10 to 50 heads, according to Scott... (Continue reading the related article: Goat industry growing in region, says expert)
Don Handley of Get-Ya-Goat Ranch in Crosbyton feeds his goats day-old-bread early in the morning. Handley and his wife Sharon raise goats because "it's pressure relief, it's [their] hobby, and [they] enjoy it." (Geoffrey McAllister/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)
Watch two short videos detailing the lives of goat farmers Don Handley and Terry Taylor by clicking HERE or on the photos above.
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As the cost of feed and land escalates, a growing number of people looking to raise livestock on the South Plains are focusing on the other red meat - goat.
Just in Lubbock, there are about 2,000 head of breeding-age meat goat does, and that number is increasing according to Robert Scott, a Texas AgriLife Extension agent in Lubbock.
Many of the people raising goats in the Lubbock area are small-time operations with anywhere between 10 to 50 heads, according to Scott... (Continue reading the related article: Goat industry growing in region, says expert)
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