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Former Texas Tech University President Dr. Robert W. Lawless Dead at 87

08/11/2024 - 09:25 , by live

LUBBOCK, TX—The Texas Tech University community is mourning the loss of Dr. Robert W. Lawless, the university's 11th president, who passed away Saturday at the age of 87. Dr. Lawless, who served as president of Texas Tech University from 1989 to 1996, played a pivotal role in advancing the university's academic standing and expanding its Honors College. His contributions left a lasting legacy that continues to influence the institution today.

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Sports

West Texas Track Star Sets American Record in 800 at Olympics

08/10/2024 - 16:04 , by denverpaul7

Bryce Hoppel, who graduated from Midland High School, set the national record in the 800-meter run Saturday at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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Sports

LCU Lady Chaps Basketball Storm through First Game Abroad

08/09/2024 - 13:41 , by ryanchadwick

The Lubbock Christian Lady Chaparrals Basketball team travled to San Jose, Brazil this week for the inaugural Trimania International Women’s Basketball Tournament at Nedir Macedo Municipal Gymnasium.

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Education

Lubbock-Cooper Seniors Carry on Lasting Tradition

08/09/2024 - 13:22 , by ryanchadwick

The start of the 2024-25 school year is right around the corner, and for some students, it will be the last school year before graduation.

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Sports

Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Faces Tough Schedule in Varsity Football Debut

08/09/2024 - 12:56 , by ryanchadwick

One year after the Patriots officially opened their doors, Lubbock-Cooper Liberty athletes take another big step headed into 2024.

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Crashes

2-Car Midnight Crash at I-27 and 82nd Street

08/08/2024 - 03:02 , by ryanchadwick

A crash near midnight early Thursday morning saw significant damage dealt to two small cars.

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Education

New Safety Protocols Announced at Lubbock-Cooper ISD

08/07/2024 - 14:33 , by ryanchadwick

The Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District recently announced new safety protocols that will be implemented for the 2024-25 academic school year.

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Sports

LCU Baseball Recognized with Team Academic Excellence Award

08/07/2024 - 13:55 , by ryanchadwick

Lubbock Christian University’s baseball team, led by head coach Nathan Blackwood, has been recognized with the American Baseball Coaches Association’s (ABCA) 2023-24 Team Academic Excellence Award.

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Lubbock

Online Registration Open for 35th Annual National Arts Program

08/07/2024 - 09:46 , by live

The Garden & Arts Center is pleased to host the 35th Annual National Arts Program in Lubbock from October 19th through November 23, 2024. The annual exhibit features artwork by City of Lubbock employees, volunteers, City of Lubbock retirees, family members and previous Garden and Arts Center exhibitors.

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Crashes

Jeep Crashes Into Covenant Clinic

08/06/2024 - 15:12 , by live

LUBBOCK, TX — A woman driving a silver Jeep Cherokee may have experienced a medical condition that caused her to attempt to drive into the Southwest Diagnostic Clinic of Covenant Medical Group at the intersection of Memphis Avenue and 50th Street.

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Sports

Texas Tech's Tahj Brooks Named to the Doak Walker Watch List

08/06/2024 - 14:59 , by ryanchadwick

Senior running back Tahj Brooks, a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award in 2023, has been named to the 2024 watch list for the award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday.

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Entertainment

It's 806 Day, and There's a Festival in Downtown Lubbock for That

08/06/2024 - 08:57 , by live

LUBBOCK, TX — Today the 8/06/24 or the 6th of August. That means it is "806 Day." To celebrate there is a music festival downtown to celebrate Panhandle musicians who live within the 806 area code.

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Crime

Major Crimes Unit Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Endangered Woman

08/03/2024 - 10:12 , by lucasbanda

The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 70-year-old woman, Betty Larsen, who is considered endangered.

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Sports

'Dynamic Kickoff' Makes NFL Debut

08/02/2024 - 16:09 , by ryanchadwick

Thursday night's NFL preseason opener in Canton gave fans a preview of what is to come in the 2024-25 season in more ways than one.

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Sports

Former Texas Tech Pitcher to Start for the White Sox

08/02/2024 - 15:47 , by ryanchadwick

Former Texas Tech Red Raiders and San Angelo Central star Davis Martin will make his first start in the major leagues in nearly two years on Friday, Aug. 2, when he takes the mound for the Chicago White Sox against the Minnesota Twins.

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