ICYMI: 5 big stories you may not have seen in the A-J last week

Brandi D. Addison, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Hey, folks! Happy Monday!

We're hoping to help you start off the new week informed by looking back at some of the biggest news you may have missed.

Last week, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal shared more than 120 articles in print and across our website, and we understand that some of our best work can easily slip by our readers.

Covering everything from a an apartment fire that displaced 28 residents to Behren Morton's first start as Texas Tech quarterback, the A-J told a lot of big stories.

We get it! It's hard to read them all — but we want to ensure our readers have every opportunity to stay informed.

Here are a few of our biggest stories from last week that you may not have seen.

Hollis Daniels capital murder trial begins

Blue tape is stretched across the Texas Tech University Seal to honor Floyd East Jr., a Tech police officer, after he was shot and killed by Hollis Daniels on Oct. 10, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Blue tape is stretched across the Texas Tech University Seal to honor Floyd East Jr., a Tech police officer, after he was shot and killed by Hollis Daniels on Oct. 10, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)

Daniels, 24, is accused in the Oct. 9, 2017, shooting death of Floyd East Jr. He has been held at the Lubbock County Detention Center since his arrest.

Read the story:Capital murder trial to begin for Hollis Daniels 5 years after Texas Tech officer's slaying

Four Bar K's ongoing success

Four Bar K in Lubbock will celebrate its 31st year. Here's the story on how one party turned into a top venue.

Read the story:A place to party: Four Bar K in Lubbock carries tradition, food, music for 30 years: Here's how it got here

The Pumpkin Capital of the US

Pumpkins are displayed at Assiter Punkin Ranch a few miles south of Floydada. Floyd County is known as Pumpkin Capital USA.
Pumpkins are displayed at Assiter Punkin Ranch a few miles south of Floydada. Floyd County is known as Pumpkin Capital USA.

Despite a below-average yield this year, the High Plains still embraces pumpkin season.

Read the story:Growing the 'Gourd' Standard: Floydada festival celebrates High Plains pumpkin greatness

Rep. Ken King's legislative priorities

The Republican from Canadian represents House District 88 and is laying out his expectations for the upcoming 88th Texas Legislature.

Read the story:Rep. Ken King outlines legislative priorities on pre-session district tour

Tech Terrace student housing discourse

A public hearing on a proposed zoning change allowing for a new student housing complex in the Tech Terrace neighborhood has been postponed from Thursday to next month

Read the story: Tech Terrace leaders say meeting on student housing moved to November

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