Lubbock water praised for purity despite strong mineral taste
Water treatment chief Gordon Willis defends Lubbock's supply as unusually clear and low in man made chemicals and nitrates while acknowledging a distinct gyppy taste caused by dissolved minerals and chlorine. He notes taste varies with source and flushing lines freshens stagnant sections. See CITY'S WATER Page 16.
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Zoning Board to Hear Church Use and Center Requests
The Lubbock Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear four church use requests and a private community center plan. Items include a sign permit for Staithlawn Church of Christ and a new facility for Cumberland Presbyterian Church after tornado damage. A residential subdivision property transfer and a special exemption for Indiana Avenue are also on the agenda.
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Beethoven’s 200th Birthday Gift Inspires Gold Copy
Larry Cheek notes America honors Ludwig van Beethoven on his 200th birthday with a gold plated copy of Miguel Rios’ A Song of Joy amid a flood of tributes. The piece blends celebration with cultural reflection.
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Avalanche-Journal
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