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  Lubbock Police Searching for Suspect in Fatal Shooting

  The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s help in finding 41-year-old James "Duce Capone" Bishop, a wanted man, in connection with a shooting incident on February 2.

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  BentOak Capital Cuts Ribbon to Celebrate New Location

  BentOak Capital, a full-service financial and investment management firm, celebrated the grand opening of its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

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  Crashes

  Structure Fire Reported Outside of Smyer

  The Smyer Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire about 8 miles west of Lubbock at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26.

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  Sports

  UIL Boys High School Basketball Regional Semifinal Results

  The Regional Semifinals are here, and several South Plains schools are still in the hunt for a championship. Games tip off Monday and Tuesday, with teams battling for a chance to advance.

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  Crashes

  WATCH: Lubbock Fire Responds to Grassfire on 130th St

  Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Wolfforth Fire Department responded to a grassfire on 130th Street and Upland Avenue on Wednesday, February 26.

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  Sports

  State Semifinal Results for Girls High School Basketball

  The UIL Girls Basketball State Semifinals are here, and six South Plains teams, along with one TAPPS squad, remain in the hunt for a state title.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Women’s Golf Finishes 13th at Chevron Collegiate

  The Texas Tech women’s golf team placed 13th at the Chevron Collegiate, wrapping up the two-day tournament Tuesday at the Golf Club of Houston.

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  Entertainment

  "Gossip Girl" Actress Found Dead in NYC Apartment

  Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at 39.

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  Crime

  Man Calls 911 on Cops During His Traffic Stop and Ends Up in Jail

  A routine traffic stop turned into an arrest when a man allegedly refused to cooperate with a Lubbock Police officer, resulting in charges of speeding, failure to display a driver’s license, making an abusive 911 call, and the discovery of a concealed firearm.

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  Health

  First Measles-Related Death Confirmed in West Texas

  The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first death related to the current measles outbreak in West Texas.

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  Sports

  Monterey Survives Late Comeback to Secure State Title Berth

  The Monterey Lady Plainsmen are headed to the state title game after a thrilling 60-57 finish over Frisco Memorial at Hardon Simmons in Abilene on Tuesday night.

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  Sports

  No. 5 Estacado Smothers Seminole in Regional Semi-Finals Win

  The No. 5 Estacado Matadors capitalized on a hometown regional semi-finals matchup against the Seminole Indians at Lubbock Christian University on Tuesday night.

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  Sports

  No. 1 Jayton Soars Past Irion County

  The Irion County boys basketball team was able to stay within striking distance of heavily favored Jayton in the first half of Tuesday’s regional semifinal playoff game.

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  Crime

  Lubbock Anti-Gang Nets Arrests, Drugs, Guns in Latest Operation

  The Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Center teamed up with local and federal agencies to carry out a large-scale operation aimed at cracking down on gang activity and violent crime in the city.

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  Crime

  Man Arrested After Making Terroristic Threat to Woman

  A 21-year-old man was arrested after court reports stated he threatened his partner and refused to provide his ID during his arrest.

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