Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:18:15 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/ Golden Spread News en-us http://goldenspreadnews.com/images/logo.gif http://goldenspreadnews.com/ news@captiveimage.us http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=534 LUBBOCK, Texas - July 2, 2007 - At the size of a Cessna 152 light aircraft, the world's largest bird couldn't take off entirely by flapping its wings. It just wasn't strong enough. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:18:15 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=533 AUSTIN, Texas - June 28, 2007 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens are urging Texans to exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas, around lakes and reservoirs and at stream and river crossings as rain continues to fall across a broad swath of North and Central Texas today. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:02:19 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=532 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 28, 2007 - John C. Baldwin, M.D., has been named the sole finalist for the position of president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Texas Tech University System, Chancellor Kent Hance announced today. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:56:23 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=531 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 28, 2007 - The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today (June 28) elected F. Scott Dueser, chair and Larry K. Anders vice chair, respectively. They will serve two-year terms. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:53:36 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=530 COLLEGE STATION, Texas - June 28, 2007 - A formula-style racecar designed, built and driven by Texas A&M University student engineers won the 2007 Formula SAE West competition June 13-16 at the California Speedway in Fontana, Calif. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 07:51:04 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=529 AUSTIN, Texas - June 27, 2007 - For 45 years, the student members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) have been the proud caretakers and carriers of the World's Largest Texas Flag. Now they're asking the UT community for a helping hand, undertaking a $50,000 campaign to ensure that the flag continues to stir pride among the next generation. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:57:46 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=528 CANYON, Texas — June 27, 2007 - A limited number of tickets will go on sale July 2 at West Texas A&M University for “An Intimate Conversation” with renowned Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:52:55 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=527 CANYON, Texas - June 26, 2007 - The population at West Texas A&M University will jump by about 1,000 when the Department of Music and Dance hosts its 55th annual Band Camp July 8-20. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:47:35 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=526 LUBBOCK, Texas _ June 26, 2007 - A coalition of universities, government agencies and corporate partners including Texas Tech University is one of two recipients of up to $2 million in test equipment to develop large-scale wind blade test facilities, helping accelerate the commercial availability of wind energy, the U.S. Department of Energy announced today. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:43:16 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=525 AUSTIN, Texas — June 25, 2007 - Texas boating fatalities for the first five months of 2007 are up over the previous three years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports show. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:40:01 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=524 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 25, 2007 - Texas Tech University's Meat Science Academic Quiz Bowl Team was named 2007 national champion at the 60th annual Reciprocal Meats Conference, marking the second time since 2005 that the team has earned the national title. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:36:57 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=523 AUSTIN, Texas - June 22, 2007 - Liberty Hill Independent School District Superintendent, Dean Andrews, today announced the selection of CSIdentity Corporation to provide comprehensive identity validation and background checks for all district employees and vendors. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:39:40 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=522 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 22, 2007 - The College of Human Sciences Early Head Start Program honored the Lubbock Housing Authority (LHA) and the Lubbock Health Department (LHD) at the first Pooh Awards Ceremony; it also honors Early Head Start parents, who are a vital part of the day-to-day activities within the program. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:30:39 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=521 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 22, 2007 - The National Ranching Heritage Center will host Summer Youth Classes July 16-20. This is the eighth year for the event, designed for elementary students from grades 1-6. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:27:36 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=520 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 21, 2007 - The Texas Tech University Libraries announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art 3-D animation lab packed with a wealth of software for producing professional modeling and animation projects. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:24:02 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=519 CANYON, Texas - June 20, 2007 - Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed legislation that authorizes the debt service for a $16.2 million renovation of the nearly 40-year-old Classroom Center at West Texas A&M University. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:40:51 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=518 AMARILLO, Texas - June 20, 2007 – Spend this Saturday, June 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with the American Quarter Horse Association during the “Out Here With Horses” special event sponsored by AQHA and Tractor Supply Company. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:36:08 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=517 AMARILLO, Texas - June 20, 2007 - The Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council and the Amarillo Tri-State Expo have landed a large convention double booking for the city with the North American Limousin Junior Association planning to stage its national show and futurity in Amarillo in 2009 and 2013. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:16:06 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=516 CANYON, Texas — June 19, 2007 - Two West Texas A&M University cowboys enjoyed top 10 finishes at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) June 10-16 in Casper, Wyo., but the Buffs were unable to replicate the national team title they captured there in 2006. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:40:24 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=515 COLLEGE STATION, Texas - June 19, 2007 - nterested in hearing world-renowned speakers? Need insider tips on applying for admissions? Want to experience the sights and sounds of Aggieland? Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:36:53 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=514 AMARILLO, Texas - June 18, 2007 - The American Quarter Horse Association’s newest program – Trail Trotters – participated in National Trails Day June 2 with horseback riders and trail users banding together to complete trail restoration projects across the country. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:57:07 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=513 CANYON, Texas — June 18, 2007 - Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed legislation that authorizes the debt service for a $16.2 million renovation of the nearly 40-year-old Classroom Center at West Texas A&M University. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:53:52 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=512 LUBBOCK, Texas - June 15, 2007 - Brian Shannon, associate dean for academic affairs of the Texas Tech University School of Law, will serve as the next president-elect of the Lubbock County Bar Association. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:33:32 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=511 By Lauren Barth HOUSTON, Texas - June 15, 2007 - The contentious last days of the 80th regular session of the Texas Legislature ended with varied results for the environment. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:29:50 -0500 http://goldenspreadnews.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=510 AMARILLO, Texas - June 14, 2007 – The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum celebrated its historic grand re-opening Saturday, June 9, with record attendance and activities for people of all ages. More than 2,100 people toured the museum on opening day in Amarillo. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:19:26 -0500