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  Live Thought

  Ag Commissioner: Mexico is Draining the Rio Grande Watershed

  Water is the lifeblood of Texas agriculture, and nowhere is that more critical than in the Rio Grande Valley. For too long, we’ve been at the mercy of Mexico, waiting on them to deliver on empty promises stemming back to a water treaty negotiated in 1944 — eighty years ago!

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  Crashes

  Multiple Vehicle Crash on Marsha Sharp Freeway

  Emergency Crews Respond to a crash involving multiple vehicles on Marsha Sharp Freeway near Texas Tech Parkway, Tuesday morning.

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  Lubbock

  Outdoorsman Announces Closure After 50 Years of Buisness

  The Outdoorsman, a beloved outdoor retail store in the Hub City, announced Monday morning that they are closing its doors permanently.  The shop confirmed they will be shutting down on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

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  Crashes

  Prius Clobbered on US 87 Near Lamesa

  LAMESA, TX — A crash about 7 miles north of Lamesa on US 87 has traffic somewhat snarled as first responders clean up the debris. 

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  Lubbock

  United Golf Tournament Raises $500,000 for 25 Non-Profit Organizations

  The United Family and its vendor partners have once again raised $500,000 for 25 nonprofit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which takes place on August 25 and 26.

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  Lubbock

  Update on Shooting in South Lubbock

  The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office issued an update on Monday about a shooting early Sunday morning, which left one person dead and five others injured. LCSO identified the victim as 17-year-old Dalequavion Barnard York.

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  Sports

  Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb Signs Massive New Deal

  Fantasy football owners and Dallas Cowboys fans can finally rejoice. The Cowboys and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb have reached an agreement on a new contract, the team announced Monday.

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  Texas

  U.S. Department of Labor Retrieves $61K in Misused Tips in Lubbock and Lamesa

  ​​Investigators with the department’s Wage and Hour Divison recovered a total of $61,646 for 140 workers and assessed the operators of Ohana’s Japanese Steak Restaurant in Lamesa, and at The Catch and Johnny Fab’s Cadillac Grill in Lubbock with a total of $7,200 in penalties.

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  National

  Chick-Fil-A Brings Back Two Fan Favorites to Menu

  Chick-fil-A is kicking off the week with a new spicy twist on a previously featured chicken sandwich and a line-up of eagerly anticipated banana pudding treats.

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  Texas

  DPS Announces 101 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

  The Texas Department of Public Safety commissioned 101 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit class "A-2024" during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin.

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  Lubbock

  City of Lubbock Offices to Close for Labor Day

  City of Lubbock offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2. A press release indicated that certain city facilities and operations will have adjusted hours for the holiday weekend.

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  Education

  Runningwater, Texas was Founded on this Day in 1892

  LUBBOCK, TX — Today marks the anniversary of the founding of Runningwater, a once-thriving community in Hale County north of Lubbock along I-27, now relegated to the annals of history as a ghost town. On this day in 1892, the town officially opened its doors with a grand barbecue for local residents, marking the beginning of a brief but significant chapter in the history of the Texas Panhandle.

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  Crime

  South Lubbock Shooting Incident Results in One Fatality

  The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit, is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at the 3600 block of 42nd Street early Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and five injuries, according to reports.

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  Sports

  Frenship Still Explosive on Offense in 2024

  The Frenship Tigers hosted their final scrimmage before the start of the 2024 High School Football season against Amarillo High on Friday night.

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  Sports

  Lubbock High Falls in the Quarterfinals at the Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament

  The 2024 Nita Vannoy Memorial Volleyball Tournament kicks off this weekend in San Angelo, and the Lubbock area has two teams competing who look to take home a championship.

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