Zombie Roller Dollz

This is from a photo shoot for our events magazine - Go! The shoot was done in our freight elevator - a pretty scary place even without the red filter and zombie roller dolls. Happy Halloween!!

Texas Spirit Seekers investigate Motley County Jail

Texas Spirit Seekers co-founder Teresa Allen documents a jail cell during an investigation in the Motley County Jail in Matador Saturday, October 18th. A variety of sensory equipment recorded any paranormal activities in the jail.

Saturday, October 18, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Texas Spirit Seekers technical manager Chris Travis investigates a staircase in the Motley County Jail in Matador during a paranormal investigation Saturday, October 18th. A variety of sensory equipment recorded any paranormal activities in the jail.

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)

Monterey's playoff streak halts... and more

Midland Lee Rebels quarterback Jace Edwards (2) leaps over Monterey Plainsmen defensive back Jordan Vestal (8) to score a touchdown Friday night at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. Midland Lee defeated Monterey 41-14, knocking Monterey out of playoff contention for the first time in 10 years. (Read more from related article: Monterey's playoff streak halts)

Friday, October 24, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Coooper defender Tyler Teter (40) recovers a fumble after Estacado quarterback Kyle Jackson (left) was hit Thursday night at Lowrey Field. Cooper scored on the very next play and defeated Estacado 25-23.

Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

Cooper Pirates cheerleader Alexandra Nanny cheers her team as they and the Estacado Matadors, top, take the field Thursday night at Lowrey Field. In this first match between teams in school history, both team's players wore the number 15 in remembrance of Kelsey Vines who died in a car accident last month.

Thursday, October 23, 2008. (Geoffrey McAllister, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)

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.

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)