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Monterey, Lubbock ISD Parts Ways with Head Football Coach Judd Thrash

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Preview: No. 23 Texas Tech Heads to NCAA Urbana Regional

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US 84 & FM 41 in Slaton to Close for Repairs

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Lubbock Drivers See Lowest Average Gas Prices in Texas

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Texas DPS Boosts Patrols Across State for Memorial Day

05/09/2025 - 11:00 , by nick
Lubbock Appoints Air Force Veteran to Lead West Texas State Veterans Cemetery

05/09/2025 - 09:33 , by nick
Lubbock Cancels Outdoor Warning System Test

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2025 5A Div II State Champion Monterey Lady Plainsmen

The Monterey Lady Plainsmen are State Champions

After a long, 44-year drought, the Monterey Lady Plainsmen are finally State Champions again.

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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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Four Local Artists Chosen for Lubbock's Storm Drain Art Project

The City of Lubbock has announced the four artists selected for this year’s Storm Drain Art Project.

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Area High School Scholar Athlete Recipients at the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Banquet and Awards Program

Texas Tech Honors Area High School Athletes at the Scholar-Athlete Banquet and Awards Program

Last week, the Texas Tech Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete hosted its annual banquet and awards program.

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Texas Tech's newest wideout Roy Alexander

Texas Tech Football Adds Wideout Roy Alexander

The Texas Tech Red Raiders recently announced the addition of former Incarnate Word wideout. Roy Alexander, to the football roster.

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Severe Storm Threat Today, Dry and Mild Weekend Ahead

A Flood Watch is in effect in the South Plains from Monday evening through Tuesday midday. While the chance of rain lingers into midweek, drier and sunnier weather is expected to return by Friday, with temperatures staying slightly below seasonal averages in the 60s and 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

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70-Year-Old Killed in Fiery I-20 Crash Near Abilene

A 70-year-old man was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 near mile marker 292, according to the Abilene Police Department.

Education

Texas Tech Engineering Lands $3.75M for Semiconductor Innovation Program

The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University has been awarded $3.75 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the State of Texas to create a new Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program.

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Saturday's State Track Meet Results

Here are Saturday's results from the 2025 UIL Track and Field State Meet:

Crime

Alex Rodriguez, 35, was arrested May 2 after a physical altercation with family members early Thursday morning.

Lubbock Man Arrested After Family Brawl Turns Bloody

A domestic disturbance at a Central Lubbock home ended in the arrest of a man covered in blood after a physical altercation with family members early Thursday morning.

Food

Lubbock's Latest Restaurant Health Inspections Apr. 26-May 2

Seven Lubbock restaurants received adequate scores in this week’s health inspections, racking up dozens of violations, while 12 others earned top scores.

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Lubbock Airport to Conduct Live Fire Training

The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport will conduct a live fire training exercise at its Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Training Facility on Saturday, May 3.

Texas

Texas DPS Graduates Elite New K-9 Teams and Trainers

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the graduation of two new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers.

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Left: Javondrick Washington, 29; Right: Matthew Simpson, 23

Stuck Car Leads to Man Tased by Police in Logie's Parking Lot

A late-night bar check near Logie’s on Overton led to two arrests Thursday after police witnessed a car drive over a curb, triggering a foot chase, two taser deployments, and the recovery of ecstasy and a firearm.

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Kaleb De La Garza, 21, was arrested after a series of reported harassment and stalking incidents involving his ex-girlfriend, also a student at the university.

Texas Tech Student Arrested for Stalking Ex After Campus Ban

A Texas Tech student was arrested after repeatedly stalking and harassing his ex-girlfriend, also a student at the university. Police say the arrest followed a Title IX no-contact order issued against him after a prior assault and harassment incident.

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