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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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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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Teen Killed in Clovis Apartment Complex Shooting

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Clovis, New Mexico, early Saturday morning at an apartment complex in the 1000 block of North Ash Street.

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Idalou Rallies Late to Beat Shallowater

The Idalou Wildcats made the trip west to Shallowater on Friday, January 10, for a district matchup against the Shallowater Mustangs at Shallowater High School.

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Frenship Holds Off Late Comeback to Beat the Bobcats

The Frenship Tigers hosted the Central Bobcats for the opening of District 2-6A play on Friday night.

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Fillies Top Idalou to Claim First Spot in District

The Shallowater Fillies defeated the Idalou Wildcats Friday night in Shallowater, with both teams entering the game undefeated in district play.

Lubbock

Reece Golf Center Relocates Bar and Grill for Renovations

Reece Golf Center announced Thursday that the Reese Tavern will move its bar and kitchen to the Event Center beginning Saturday, January 11.

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Waterline Construction to Begin on East 4th Street

Lubbock Officials Announce Lane Closures for Future Construction

The City of Lubbock announced on Friday, January 10, upcoming lane closures around the city due to ongoing construction projects.

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Buddy Holly Center Offering Guitar Lessons in Spring

The Buddy Holly Center will offer Beginner I and Beginner II guitar lessons this spring, starting February 10.

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Aaliyah Chavez against the Coronado Lady Mustangs

LISD Adjusts Weekend Athletic Schedule Due to Weather

Due to recent weather and road conditions, Lubbock ISD announced that certain schools changed their previously scheduled basketball, soccer, and wrestling events this weekend.

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Texas Tech's Darrion Williams in action against BYU

Texas Tech Hosts No. 3 Iowa State in Big 12 Showdown Saturday

The Texas Tech men’s basketball team is gearing up for a pivotal Big 12 matchup as the Red Raiders host No. 3 Iowa State on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena.

Lubbock

LBK Community’s Non-Profit Fair Set for February 5

Lubbock Public Health’s LBK Community announced the Connect and Collaborate (C&C) Non-Profit Fair, scheduled for February 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

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United Supermarkets Arena - Home of Texas Tech Basketball

Texas Tech Adds Top 100 Recruit Marial Akuentok

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland has announced the addition of Marial Akuentok, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound center/forward from Edmonton, Ontario, Canada.

Lubbock

Mayor McBrayer Vows to Keep 4th on Broadway Tradition Alive

After Broadway Festivals Inc. announced it would no longer hold the 4th on Broadway event on Jan. 6, Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer released a statement that he is working to find a way to keep the tradition alive.

Education

Winter Weather School Delays and Closures

South Plains School Delays and Closures for Friday, Jan. 10

As winter weather conditions continue in the South Plains area, the following schools have reported delays or closures for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025:

Crashes

Crash on 50th St and West Loop 289 on Thursday, Jan. 9

Icy Conditions Result in Several Thursday Afternoon Crashes

Hazardous road conditions continue to hamper drivers throughout Lubbock as a winter ice storm moves through the area on Thursday.

Texas

Panhandle Post Office Named to Honor Volunteer Fire Chief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill today designating the United States Post Office located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch as the “Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.” The bill memorializes the service of Fritch’s former Volunteer Fire Chief who tragically passed away as fires engulfed the Panhandle early last year.

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