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Texas Tech's Rodriguez Named Finalist for the Walter Camp Award

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Women Killed in Fatal Crash in Terry County

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No. 6 Texas Tech Blows Out UCF at Home

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Semi Rolls South of Tahoka

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Lubbock Vital Statistics Office Temporarily Closes on Thursday

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Texas DPS Honors Veterans Across the Agency on Veteran's Day

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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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Tamara Starks, 42, of Mansfield, was sentenced Thursday to 86 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, who also ordered her to pay $4,476,523.73 in restitution

Texas "Tax Boss" Scams $8.5M in PPP Loans

A Mansfield businesswoman was sentenced to 86 months in federal prison after pleading guilty on January 16 in connection with a fraudulent scheme to acquire nearly $8.5 million in PPP loans.

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Former Lubbock Resident honored as Odessa’s Firefighter of the Year

Megan Smith, a former Lubbock resident, has been honored as the City of Odessa’s Firefighter of the Year.

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U.S. Gov't Sues Southwest Air, Chronically Delayed Flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines on Wednesday for operating flights with frequent delays that caused major disruptions for passengers.

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Milwaukee Brewers "Mr. Baseball" Dies at 90

An iconic voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for over 50 years passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 16, at the age of 90.

Health

FDA Proposes New "Front-of-Package" Labels on Food

The FDA announced a new food labeling plan on packaged foods to help Americans make healthier choices.

Texas

Lubbock Gas Prices See a Dip, Crude Oil Costs Rise

The average price for regular unleaded gas in Texas is $2.69 per gallon.

Crashes

Driver Uninjured in Rollover Crash on US 84

A Lubbock man was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Wednesday night at the intersection of US 84 and CR 6100.

Lubbock

BMW of Lubbock Joins Chamber with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

BMW of Lubbock, a full-service dealership that sells new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, celebrated joining the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony!

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Texas Tech Legend to Be Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Former Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell, who set NCAA records during his legendary career, has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday.

Entertainment

Treaty Oak Revival to Perform at Cooks Garage

The Texas country rock band from Odessa, Treaty Oak Revival, will perform at Cooks Garage in Lubbock on May 2.

Lubbock

LFR Contains Chimney Fire in Central Lubbock

A fire broke out at a home on the 1900 Block of 26th Street early Monday morning that was quickly contained by Lubbock Fire Rescue crews.

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Frenship Cheer Heads to State

Friends and family gathered at Peoples' Bank Stadium on Wednesday, January 15, to send off the Frenship Cheerleading squad headed out to the UIL State Cheerleading Competition that will be held this weekend, January 16-18, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth.

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