Known as "The Queen of Rock" and “The Queen of Psychedelic Soul," Janis Joplin died on Oct. 4, 1970. It's a chance to remember Joplin's life and legacy. Joplin was born on Jan 19, 1943 in Port Arthur.

Officials at several public universities in Texas have instructed faculty to review their syllabi and course content and remove anything that does not comply with current federal and state laws and ...

Elizabeth “Beth” A. Hawkins, 66, of North Canton, passed away peacefully after a battle with ataxia on September 28, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1959 in Akron to the late Paul Hawkins and Marcella ...

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Days after Angelo State University made changes to its LGBT and gender policy that sparked debate across Texas, the Texas Tech System Chancellor issued a memo to back the ...

Ronnie Paul Painter, 69, passed away on September 20, 2025, in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Born on July 30, 1956, Ronnie lived a life centered around love for his family. He was the devoted husband ...

CLINTON – Having faced the final challenges of Parkinson’s Disease with courage and valor, Ronnie Ewing Phillips, age 80, went to meet his Heavenly Father on September 25, 2025, with family at his ...

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech University System is weighing in on the actions taken by Angelo State University in San Angelo to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion practices and policies for the ...

Barbara Jean Hawkins was born June 2, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Herman Hawkins Sr. and Ella Mae Alexander-Hawkins. She graduated from East Chicago-Washington High School. After high ...

Ronnie D. Armstead, 71, departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. A viewing will be held on Monday, September 22 from 2 to 7 p.m. with a wake from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of his life will ...

Mrs. Joycelyn Carol Hawkins Gladney, 74, was born on March 23, 1951 to the late Rev. James L. Hawkins and Mrs. Juanita Ford Hawkins. Joycelyn departed this earthly realm on September 7, 2025 at the ...

Funeral services for Mr. John F. Hawkins Jr. will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview; visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 ...