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  Lubbock High Hungry for a Win in Home Opener

  The Lubbock High Westerners (0-1) host the Big Spring Steers (0-1) in the Westerners home opener at Lowery Field in Lubbock on Thursday night, September 5. Both teams fell in Week 1 and are still seeking the first win of the young season.

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  Crime

  Eight Face Federal Charges Following Lubbock ‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ Operation

  Several local and federal officials announced eight individuals are under federal indictment for their involvement in illegally modified firearms and drug trafficking operations across the South Plains region on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Debuts New Away Game Uniforms

  Texas Tech Football announced the color combinations for the Red Raiders away game against Washington State this weekend on Thursday.

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  Lubbock

  25th Hub City BBQ Cookoff Slated for October at South Plains Fairgrounds

  The 25th annual Hub City BBQ Cookoff is set to return this October at the Panhandle South Plains Fairground featuring nearly 100 competing cooking teams and live music from the 806 Duo and Hub City Drifters.

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  Texas

  Amarillo Resident Wins $1 Million in Mega Millions Lottery

  In a stroke of good fortune, a resident of Amarillo has claimed a Mega Millions® prize totaling $1,000,002 from the drawing held on July 30.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech vs Colorado Football Game Tickets Still Available on SeatGeek

  LUBBOCK, TX – Texas Tech announced Thursday that its primary ticket inventory for the November 9 home game against Colorado at Jones AT&T Stadium has officially sold out. Fans still have the option to purchase tickets on the secondary market through Tech's official partner, SeatGeek. As of Thursday, September 5, 2024, prices on SeatGeek start at $134. Link to tickets.

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  Lubbock

  Traffic Disruptions on Indiana Avenue Due to Cut Gas Line

  Lubbock Fire Rescue is actively managing a gas line rupture in the 3300 block of Duke Street.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Animal Services to Give Away 150 Spay/Neuter Vouchers

  Lubbock Animal Services will be giving away 150 spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats on Friday, September 6th, 2024, according to a social media announcement.

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  Lubbock

  Live Fire Training at Lubbock Airport on September 9-11

  The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport will host live fire training sessions at the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Training Facility from September 9-11, 2024.

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  Business

  Inflation Chops Down Dollar Tree

  Dollar Tree’s latest earnings report released today paints a stark picture of the impact the Biden-Harris administration's inflation is having on American consumers, and offers a warning about the condition of the broader economy.

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  Sports

  How to Watch the 2024 NFL Kickoff

  The NFL Season is here! Thursday night's 2024 Kickoff will feature Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who come off their second straight Super Bowl Championship, and the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

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  Crime

  Deputy Shot in Houston; Suspect Captured After Swimming Escape

  A Texas deputy constable was fatally shot on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, while driving to work in his personal vehicle.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Power & Light Proposes Reduction Rate Cut

  The Lubbock Power & Light Electric Utility Board has approved a 2 percent reduction in delivery rates for its customers.

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  Education

  Texas Tech Awarded $2.5M for Cybersecurity Research

  Texas Tech University has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense.

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  Sports

  Teen Who Shot 49ers Rookie in the Chest Arrested

  The teen suspect who allegedly shot San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been officially charged.

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