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Rodriguez Named Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

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McCasland, Team USA Win Gold at U19 FIBA World Cup

Lubbock

Lubbock Code Enforcement to Conduct Neighborhood Deployment

Texas

Texas DPS Hosts National Public Safety Education Workshop

LUBBOCK COUNTY WEATHER

Texas Tech’s Anderson, McCasland Advance to U19 World Cup Quarterfinals

07/03/2025 - 13:08 , by ryanchadwick
Zabrina Kelley Named Head Volleyball and Track Coach at Talkington SYWL

07/02/2025 - 13:29 , by ryanchadwick
Texas Tech Leads Undefeated Teams into U19 World Cup Knockout Stage

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The Monterey Lady Plainsmen are State Champions

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

Crime

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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Chick-fil-A reintroduces the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich and Key Lime beverages

Chick-fil-A Reintroduces Two Fan Favorite Menu Items

For a limited time, starting tomorrow, January 7, the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich and Key Lime beverages will be available at participating Chick-fil-A locations nationwide.

Crashes

Crash in South Lubbock Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

A crash on Saturdat night in Lubbock County left one person from New Home dead and two others injured.

Sports

Updated UIL Texas Boys HS Basketball Rankings

Updated rankings for the UIL Texas Boys High School Basketball were released on Monday, January 6. Several teams from around the South Plains made the list.

Lubbock

Lubbock’s "4th on Broadway" Celebration Ends After 34 Years

After over three decades, Broadway Festivals Inc. announced on Monday, January 6, that it will no longer host the 4th on Broadway event.

Sports

Texas Tech Promotes Darcel McBath to Cornerbacks Coach

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced Monday the promotion of Darcel McBath to cornerbacks coach.

Outdoors

Snow and Chilly Temperatures Expected This Week

Lubbockites should brace for winter weather this week as cooler temperatures and snow are expected to move into the region.

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City of Lubbock to Address Harwell Code Violations

The City of Lubbock’s Code Administration Department will conduct a neighborhood deployment in the Harwell area on Wednesday, January 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Texas

Winter Weather Safety Tips Every Texan Should Know

With winter weather on the way, the Texas Department of Public Safety reminds Texans to take extra precautions in the coming months.

Sports

NFL Playoff Seedings Set

The 2024 NFL regular season is officially in the books, and now 14 teams turn their sights to the playoffs and a potential Super Bowl championship.

Lubbock

Baja Mexican Restaurant Closes Its Doors in South Lubbock

After nearly five years, the Baja-style Mexican restaurant Costa Vida will permanently close its doors at the south Lubbock location.

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Monterey Plainsman E. Garcia dribbles around a defender in Friday's game against Palo Duro.

Monterey Loses Tough Fight Against Palo Duro

The Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen hosted the Palo Duro at Monterey High School on Friday, January 3, for a district basketball matchup.

Sports

Westerners Fall to Plainview at Home

The Lubbock High Westerners (8-13) (0-7) hosted the Plainview Bulldogs (13-6) (3-3) on Friday, January 3, for a district matchup at Lubbock High School.

Sports

Texas Tech Announces Rob Greene as New Safeties Coach

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced Friday the hiring of Rob Greene as the program’s new safeties coach.

Outdoors

Elk Rescued After Getting Stuck in Chair in Ruidoso

Elk Stuck in Metal Bar Stool Rescued in Ruidoso

A cow elk that had become tangled with a metal stool around its neck has been safely freed, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Sports

Texas Tech Faces Utah in First Road Game of Big 12 Play

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will hit the road for their first true away games of the season, starting with a Big 12 showdown against the Utah Utes on Saturday, January 4, at 6 p.m. in Salt Lake City.

Crashes

Looking south down runway 17 where emergency crews were tending to an airplane crash scene at 11:15 a.m. Jan. 3, 2025.

Plane Crash at Lubbock Executive Airpark

LUBBOCK, TX — A plane crash at Lubbock Executive Airpark was reported at around 10:45 a.m. Jan. 3. It appears that the mishap aircraft departed the prepared surface about halfway down Runway 17/35, the only paved runway that measures 5,144 feet long according to AirNav.com.

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