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Texas Tech Prepares for Final Non-Conference Matchup Against Lamar

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Monterey HS to Retire '02 Grad Josh Washington’s Jersey

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City of Lubbock Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday

LUBBOCK COUNTY WEATHER

1 Dead, 4 Injured in Train Derailment in Pecos

12/18/2024 - 19:49 , by live
Meadowbrook Golf Course Closes For Upgrades

12/18/2024 - 15:04 , by nick
Jayton Jaybirds Dominate to Claim 1A-Div II State Championship

12/18/2024 - 12:04 , by ryanchadwick

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In "Demolition Ranch" YouTuber Admits Trump Shooter Was Wearing His Merch

First off, the gun the “US…

First off, the gun the “US Secret Service agent” was holding WAS a machine gun. Secondly, I say your reading skills are not accurate. Other than that, it was interesting that the shooter did have a shirt all the way from Texas.

In "Demolition Ranch" YouTuber Admits Trump Shooter Was Wearing His Merch

Wrong

First off who care if this guy bought a shirt, Second it was not a machine gun it was an AR-15 which is a civilian sporting rifle. I have to say your reporting is not accurate.

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Why KLBK's Weather Reporter Was in Jail

A local KLBK weather reporter was arrested on Monday, November 25.

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Robert Miner Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder

10/09/2024 - 12:14 , by live

LUBBOCK, TX — In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown on May 11, 2020, 34-year-old Robert "Dozer" Miner was arrested and charged with the murder of 28-year-old Cody Moreno. Miner shot Moreno to death in what police described as the culmination of a personal feud.

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Inside Lubbock’s Steamy “Sex Castle”

10/02/2024 - 18:16 , by live

IDALOU, TX — In a cotton field off U.S. 62 just east of Idalou is a $1 million home that looks like a castle that has become a hotspot for couples interested in partner-swapping. However, That Pineapple Club describes its offerings more subtly, promoting “Seductive Lifestyle Experiences.”

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Lubbock

Preston Smith Intl. Airport Shares Holiday Travel Tips

The holiday travel season is in full swing, and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport offers some tips for travelers as they depart to see their loved ones.

Sports

Texas Tech Prepares for Final Non-Conference Matchup Against Lamar

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland addressed the media Thursday to preview the Red Raiders’ upcoming game against Lamar, scheduled for noon on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena.

Sports

Monterey HS to Retire '02 Grad Josh Washington’s Jersey

Monterey High School will retire Josh Washington’s basketball jersey today, Friday, December 20, at 4:45 p.m. between the girls' and boys' basketball games at the Monterey High School Gymnasium.

Lubbock

City of Lubbock Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday

The City of Lubbock’s main offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26.

Crashes

Train derailment in Pecos, Texas on Dec 18, 2024. Photo by Debra Thomas

1 Dead, 4 Injured in Train Derailment in Pecos

PECOS, TX — One person is dead and four others are injured following a train derailment that struck the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, City Manager Charles Lino announced during a Wednesday night press conference.

Lubbock

Meadowbrook Golf Course Closes For Upgrades

The City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department announced on Wednesday that Meadowbrook Golf Course will temporarily close on Thursday, December 26, as part of a transition to new management and facility upgrades.

Sports

Jayton Jaybirds Dominate to Claim 1A-Div II State Championship

Nothing seemed to be able to stop the Jayton Jaybirds during their 2024 title run, including the state game itself.

Texas

Paxton Moves to Block Biden Administration from Auctioning Border Wall Sections for Pennies on the Dollar

Paxton: Gov't Allegedly Auctioning Off Parts of the Wall for $5

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action to prevent the Biden administration from selling sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall at heavily discounted prices. Paxton’s move comes after reports that the federal government may be auctioning off parts of the wall for as little as $5.

Texas

Oilfield Worker Killed in Industrial Accident in Andrews County

A 35-year-old oil worker, Daniel Carrasco, tragically lost his life after being struck by debris from a malfunctioning high-pressure valve on an oil rig, according to the Andrews County Sheriff's Office.

Texas

Texas DPS Launches Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ramping up its efforts to keep roads safe during the busy holiday season.

Lubbock

Lubbock Accepting Applications for Boards and Committees

The City of Lubbock invites residents to apply for open positions on several city boards and commissions.

National

New Rear Seat Belt Alarm Rule Takes Effect in 2027

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new rule requiring seat belt warnings for rear-seat passengers and stronger warnings for front-seat passengers.

Education

Texas Tech System Hits Record Enrollment of 64,022 Students

The Texas Tech University System has officially reached a new enrollment milestone with 64,022 students across its five universities for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Crime

Madison School Shooter Identified, 2nd Grader Calls 911

A school shooting Sunday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a teacher and a teenage student. The suspected shooter, a 15-year-old female student, also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

Sports

Texas Tech's Chance McMillan in action against Oral Roberts

Texas Tech Rolls Past Oral Roberts at Home

Federiko Federiko delivered a standout performance with a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Chance McMillian added 20 points and five assists to lead Texas Tech to an 86-50 victory over Oral Roberts on Monday night at United Supermarkets Arena.

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