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  Sports

  TTU Basketball Hosts Broadway Block Party Ahead of Season

  The “Broadway Block Party,” a celebration to kick off the Texas Tech Basketball season, is set for Monday, October 28.

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  Lubbock

  Vehicle Fire on 47th Street Almost Endangers Home

  Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to the 2300 block of 47th Street after receiving calls about a vehicle fire that threatened a nearby home.

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  National

  USPS Announces Dates for Holiday Mailing and Shipping

  The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday packages and mail, urging customers to plan ahead for a smooth holiday season.

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  Lubbock

  TxDOT to Host I-27 Signing Ceremony in Lubbock

  The Texas Department of Transportation and the Ports-to-Plains Alliance will hold a signing ceremony on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the addition of 4.2 miles to the existing I-27.

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  Sports

  Former Red Raiders in the NFL Week 6

  Week six of the NFL season saw several former Texas Tech players in action, though injuries and bye weeks limited participation. Here’s a breakdown of their performances:

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  County

  Lubbock County Cracks Down on Game Rooms

  LUBBOCK, TX — Lubbock County took action against the proliferation of game rooms Monday in a heated debate between County Judge Curtis Parrish and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley. Ultimately, Parrish opposed the ordinance, arguing it legitimized game rooms, but the commissioners passed it 3-2, allowing the sheriff to regulate and enforce it.

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  Crime

  Woman Missing in Midland Since 2018, New Details Released

  The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help in solving the disappearance of Caitlin Denison from Reno, NV, who vanished in January 2018.

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  Entertainment

  Teddy Swims to Perform at Buddy Holly Hall Tonight

  The Hub City welcomes the chart-topping artist Teddy Swims tonight at Buddy Holly Hall.

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  Lubbock

  Bridge Repairs Shift to Westbound US 84 Frontage Road

  Crews will shift bridge repair work from the eastbound US 84 frontage road at Interstate 27 to the westbound side on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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  Business

  Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores After $3 Billion Loss

  Walgreens has announced plans to close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of a strategy to revitalize its struggling U.S. operations.

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  Lubbock

  UMC Restores EHR Systems After Ransomware Attack

  UMC announced that it restored its Electronic Health Record system across all locations and the Find-a-Physician feature on its website.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Baseball Ranked No. 17 in D1Baseball's Top-100 Programs

  Texas Tech Baseball continues to be recognized among the nation's elite, coming in at No. 17 in the latest D1Baseball Top-100 programs ranking released last Thursday.

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  Crime

  Big Spring Man Shot and Killed After Threatening Police

  A man in Big Spring was shot and killed over the weekend during an officer-involved shooting after he allegedly threatened police while armed with knives.

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  Sports

  Two Lubbock Athletes Up for Dave Campbell's Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week

  Two Lubbock High School Football players were recently nominated for Dave Campbell’s Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week for their performances in Week 7.

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  Sports

  Updated Texas High School Football State Rankings

  Week 7 of the 2024 Texas High School Football Season is in the books, and with it came a brand new set of state rankings. Several Lubbock Area High Schools are ranked in the top 10 in most divisions.

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