History of conference realignment drama comes down to growing TV money ......
Guy Bailey has been on the phone a lot lately, talking athletics.Talking stability. Talking money. Talking heartland football.These are uneasy days for the president of Texas Tech and his eight...
View ArticlePettit: TCU's return re-stirs memories of days left behind
IT’S GREAT having those Horned Frogs right back to where they should have been all along. This opinion is brought to you by a feller who never quit longing for the old Southwest Conference and its...
View ArticleRangel: Voters to choose between seniority, new generation
AUSTIN — Seniority and experience are among the most valuable assets for any member of the Texas Legislature. And for generations, no region of the state has benefited more from an experienced...
View ArticleJohn Montford: Why Texas needs gambling
It's a perennial question at the Capitol: Are the potential perils of casinos worth the prospect of the millions in tax revenue their proponents advertise?The answer from lawmakers up to now, has...
View ArticleMontford at head of effort to legalize casinos in Texas
It’s a perennial question at the Capitol: Are the potential perils of casinos worth the prospect of the millions in tax revenue their proponents advertise?The answer from lawmakers up to now, has...
View ArticleTexas gambling supporters ready for legislative session despite long odds
AUSTIN — Those who want to expand gambling in Texas say they’re more united than they have been with the next legislative session set to begin next month, but they will likely face the same opposition...
View ArticleOur View: Duncan will continue to play an important role in the Legislature
State Sen. Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock, continues to be the region’s most respected legislator, and he is going to be important to the state and region as well as the city when the 2013 legislative...
View ArticleCasino lobby dialing back legislative agenda
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group promoting legislation to legalize casino gambling as dialing down its ambitions for this session of the Texas Legislature.The Austin American-Statesman reports Let Texans...
View ArticleTexas casino lobby dialing back legislative agenda
Casino lobby curbs legislative agenda AUSTIN — A group promoting legislation to legalize casino gambling is dialing down its ambitions for this session of the Texas Legislature.Let Texans Decide had...
View ArticleRangel: Legalized gambling not a black-and-white issue
AUSTIN — As they have done in previous sessions, supporters of legislation that would allow some Las Vegas-type of casinos and other limited gambling in Texas make this simple proposition to state...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 Years Ago:State Sen. John Montford called on graduating Texas Tech University students on Saturday to have an optimistic attitude when they enter the working world and confront challenges.50 Years...
View ArticleRangel: Perry faces dilemma: Run for Senate or House?
AUSTIN — Let the scramble begin.Any time between Monday and June 30, Sen. Robert Duncan should give up his Texas Senate seat to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, the first time in...
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25 years ago:State Sen. John Montford Wednesday promised teachers organization representatives that he would help find a short-term solution to teacher cash-flow problems caused by changes in...
View Article6 vying for SD28 in special election
AUSTIN — The list of candidates for the Sept. 9 special election in Texas Senate District 28 is now official, with six candidates vying for the open seat Texas Tech Chancellor Robert Duncan held for 18...
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The announcement Thursday of a $25,000 shortfall for the fall opening ceremonies of the Lubbock Lake Landmark did not faze one of its longtime supporters, state Sen. John Montford.50 years ago:An...
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