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  Wealthy Neighborhood Seeks Relief by Joining Lubbock City Limits

  LUBBOCK, TX — Colby Norris, treasurer of the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association, addressed the Lubbock City Council, stating that the homeowners association is ready for their neighborhood to be annexed by the city.

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  Crime

  Texas Man Accused Of Sending Sexual Messages To Teen In Lubbock

  A man from the Texas Panhandle was arrested by the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office and accused of sending inappropriate messages to an underage girl. 

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  Business

  Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock is Taking Shape

  LUBBOCK, TX — Dr. and Lt. Col. John Kelly (ret.), Director of the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries at the Texas General Land Office, inspected the construction progress at the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, July 9. The cemetery, located at 4614 E. 50th St. on the east side of Lubbock, is on schedule and on budget, Kelly reported to the Lubbock City Council.

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  Crime

  Lubbock PD Warns Public of Phone Scam

  The Lubbock Police Department issued a scam alert on Wednesday, warning residents about a telephone scam involving an individual impersonating an officer.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Flirts With a Very Stinky Moral Hazard

  LUBBOCK, TX — The City of Lubbock is considering plans to subsidize the repairs of homeowners’ private sewer lines at a cost of $2,500 per line. If the city council enacts the program as proposed, it could cost taxpayers $2.5 million a year, as approximately 1,000 private sewer line repairs are completed each year, city staff estimated.

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  Entertainment

  Calf Invades Chick-fil-A

  LUBBOCK, TX — Stetson, the Miniature Scottish Highland Bull Calf, made an unexpected appearance at Chick-fil-A at Frankford and 4th Street in Lubbock for Cow Appreciation Day. Unfortunately, Chick-fil-A manager-in-waiting, Nicolas, was unaware of the event. Despite this, Stetson basked in the attention he received.

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  Lubbock

  Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Confirmed in Lubbock County

  The Biological Threat Research Lab at Texas Tech University notified Lubbock Public Health that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) are active in Lubbock County.

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  Entertainment

  Josh Abbott Band Tickets at Cooks Garage Now on Sale

  Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Josh Abbot Band concert scheduled for Friday, September 20, at Cooks Garage in Lubbock. 

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  Sports

  Former Red Raider Commits to Angelo State

  A Texas Tech Red Raider is headed to San Angelo to play baseball for Angelo State.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Drivers Enjoy Lowest Gas Prices in Texas

  Lubbock drivers are paying the least for gasoline in Texas, with an average price of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. 

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  Lubbock

  Texas Tech University President Hospitalized

  Texas Tech University President Lawrence Schovanec has been hospitalized due to a medical emergency.

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  Sports

  Dallas Cowboys Great Dies at 52

  NFL Hall of Famer and Dallas Cowboys Legend Larry Allen has died. The Cowboys announced on Monday that Allen suddenly died while on vacation with his family in Mexico. He was 52 years old.

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  Crime

  Suspect at Large After Attempted Murder on Interstate 20

  A man was shot on Interstate 20 at milepost 224 this Friday morning and the shooter is at large. 

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  Entertainment

  Mojave Sol Headlines Buddy Holly Center's Summer Showcase

  The Buddy Holly Center’s annual Summer Showcase Concert Series continues its season on Thursday, May 30 with Mojave Sol. 

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  Education

  Texas Tech School of Banking Celebrating 50th Anniversary

  For five decades, the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University has served as a tremendous asset to the banking community across Texas and the U.S., providing valuable resources for banks and bankers alike hoping to grow both professionally and within the industry.

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