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  Crashes

  DPS Confirms Three Killed in Crash North of Imperial; Buena Vista ISD Cancels School

  Texas DPS has confirmed three fatalities in a two-vehicle crash on FM 1053, a mile south of SH 329 near Imperial, on Wednesday evening.

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  Crime

  Two Month Old Infant Hospitalized After Alleged Child Abuse

  A 2-month-old infant is receiving medical treatment for potentially life-threatening injuries following a suspected case of child abuse, according to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.

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  Lubbock

  Holiday Happening Event Kicks Off at Civic Center

  The Junior League of Lubbock’s Holiday Happening, Lubbock’s 5-day holiday market, celebrated the kick-off to the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

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  Texas

  Freeman F. Martin Named New Director of Texas DPS

  Freeman F. Martin has been appointed the new Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, becoming the department’s 14th director and the first Texas Ranger to hold the position.

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  Crashes

  Lubbock Police Identify Teens in Fatal Crash on Idalou Road

  The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating a fatal crash on Tuesday night, November 19, in East Lubbock. The incident left one man dead and another injured.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Police Academy Graduates Class 2024-A

  The Lubbock Police Academy will hold its graduation ceremony for Class 2024-A on Friday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m.

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  Entertainment

  Comedian Chris D'Elia at Crickets Theatre Next March

  Tickets for comedian Chris D’Elia’s upcoming "Straight Outta The Multiverse" Tour will go on sale Thursday, November 21, for his Lubbock performance at The Buddy Holly Hall on March 15, 2025.

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  Business

  Abbott: US Foods Expands Buda Facility, Adds 165 Jobs

  Governor Greg Abbott announced on November 20 that US Foods, Inc. will expand its food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment.

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  Sports

  Houston Astros Announce Daikin Park in New Naming Rights Deal

  The Houston Astros announced Monday, November 20, that their home ballpark will undergo a name change from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park starting in January 2025 as part of a 15-year naming rights agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech's Gino Garcia Named Semi-Finalist for Lou Groza Award

  Texas Tech senior Gino Garcia has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, as announced Tuesday by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

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  Lubbock

  Circle K Offers 40 Cents Off Gas for Fuel Day

  Circle K is kicking off the holiday season with a special Fuel Day event on Thursday, November 21.

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  Lubbock

  TTU and AARP Team Up to Warn Texans About Scams

  On November 22, Texas Tech University School of Business students, AARP Texas staff and volunteers, and representatives from Plains Capital Bank will team up to warn Texans about common scams and provide important fraud prevention tips.

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  Entertainment

  Big 12 Announces Ne-Yo as Championship Game Halftime Performer

  The Big 12 Conference announced Tuesday that three-time Grammy Award-winning artist NE-YO will headline the halftime show at the 2024 Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship Game, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Maintains AA+ Bond Rating, Water System Upgraded

  Reports from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings show that the City of Lubbock has maintained its AA+ bond rating with a stable outlook, the second-highest rating a city can achieve

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  Crime

  Hobbs Double Shooting Leaves Two Injured, Suspect Arrested

  The Hobbs Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early on November 17, leaving two people injured.

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