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  COVER1 Hoops: Boys Basketball State Semifinal Matchups

  The 2025 High School Basketball season is quickly coming to a close, but there are still several of our South Plains schools in the mix for a state championship. Here is the list of schools and locations for the State Semifinal Round.

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  Sports

  The Monterey Lady Plainsmen are State Champions

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

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  Food

  Lubbock's Latest Restaurant Health Inspections Feb. 22 - 28

  A local favorite and a chain restaurant landed on the list of adequate performers this week, while 14 Lubbock eateries earned high-performance scores.

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  Texas

  Texas Deputy Wrangles Loose Kangaroo in Red Jacket

  A Fayette County deputy received an unusual call on Thursday when a kangaroo named Jack was spotted hopping around wearing a red jacket.

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  Texas

  West Texas Earthquake Recorded Near Ackerly

  A minor earthquake struck West Texas on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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  Sports

  Big 12 Unveils “XII Court” for 2025 Basketball Championships

  The Big 12 Conference has introduced its first-ever "XII Court," a custom-branded playing surface that will debut during the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Animal Services Hosting Free Vaccine Clinic

  Lubbock Animal Services is hosting a free vaccine clinic for dogs and cats of Lubbock residents this Saturday, March 1.

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  Crime

  Drunk Driver Shoots at College Girls' Home

  A chaotic chain of events unfolded on February 27, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old man, who now faces a series of charges after allegedly firing shots at a home and later being arrested after speeding and driving while intoxicated.

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  Crime

  Lamesa Man Booked on Child Felony Charges, Gang Gear Seized

  The Lamesa Police Department announced Thursday that a man has been taken into custody on a first-degree felony charge.

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  Texas

  Texas Gas Prices Drop, Lubbock Enjoys Lowest Rates in State

  Gas prices in Texas have dropped slightly, with the statewide average for regular unleaded fuel now at $2.70 per gallon, according to the latest AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

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  Sports

  Lubbock Sends Off Monterey to State in Style

  It's been 44 years since the Monterey Lady Plainsmen had a basketball season like this one.

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  Sports

  Big 12 Pro Day Returns to The Star in Frisco

  The Big 12 Pro Day will return to The Star in Frisco from March 18-21, as the conference partners with the NFL for the second consecutive year. The NFL Network will provide live coverage from Ford Center, giving Big 12 football athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts, general managers, and coaches.

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  Crime

  Man Tries to Run Over Home Owner in Machete-Fueled Altercation

  A man was arrested on February 21 after a heated argument outside a home turned violent as he allegedly attempted to run over the property owner with his vehicle twice while the property owner swung a machete at his car.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Football Set for NFL Combine, Big 12 Pro Day

  Thirteen draft-eligible Texas Tech football players will showcase their skills in front of NFL scouts, general managers, and coaches over the next three weeks, beginning with the NFL Scouting Combine (February 27 - March 3), followed by the Big 12 Pro Day (March 18-21).

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Student Who Nails Full-Court Putt Wins Free Tuition

  A Texas Tech student became a viral sensation after hitting an unbelievable full-court golf putt during halftime at Monday night’s basketball game against No. 4 Houston.

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