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  LCU Volleyball Honored with Team Academic Honors for 7th Consecutive Year

  The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently recognized the Lubbock Christian University volleyball program as a 2023-2024 Team Academic Award recipient.

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  Sports

  EA Sports Officially Launches College Football 25

  More than a decade has passed since the last release of a college football video game.

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  Sports

  Team USA Wins 3rd Straight Behind 24 Points from Steph Curry

  Team USA improved to 3-0 in exhibition play as the team prepares for the Paris Olympics with a dominant 105-79 win over Serbia on Wednesday.

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  Lubbock

  Memphis Avenue Construction to Begin Monday in South Lubbock

   LUBBOCK, TX — On Monday, July 22, 2024, West Texas Paving Inc., under contract with the City of Lubbock, will begin pavement repairs on Memphis Avenue, between 98th Street and 106th Street.

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  Sports

  LCU Hall of Honor Member to Pitch in MLB All Star Game

  Former Lubbock Christian University baseball player and current Norfolk Tides Manager Buck Britton will pitch to Oriole shortstop Gunnar Henderson in Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

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  Business

  "Demolition Ranch" YouTuber Admits Trump Shooter Was Wearing His Merch

  BOERNE, TX — "We don't vet the people who buy our shirts, obviously. Nike doesn't vet people who buy their shoes," said Matt Carriker, the founder and influencer behind the YouTube channel "Demolition Ranch."

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  Business

  Lubbock Hotelier in Trouble for Streaming a UFC Fight

  LUBBOCK, TX — Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., a titan in pay-per-view sporting event distribution, has unleashed a scorching lawsuit against West End Hotel, LLC, and its principals, Harendra I. Patel (a.k.a. Henry Patel) and Neeta H. Patel. The Patels have a controlling interest in the LLC which owns and operates the Aloft Lubbock Hotel at 2909 Iola Ave.

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  Business

  The Boll Weevil War Began in Texas on This Day in 1903

  AUSTIN, TX – On this day in 1903, a proclamation was made from the steps of the Texas Capitol offering a $50,000 prize for discovering a way to rid Texas of the boll weevil.

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  Lubbock

  MLK Jr Blvd Closure Scheduled on Monday, July 15 & More City News 

  LUBBOCK, TX — Beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, the City of Lubbock Water Utilities will close the two inside lanes going south on MLK Jr Blvd from East 8th Street to East 9th Street, to make emergency repairs to a water line. Weather permitting the repairs will be completed Wednesday, July 17.

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  Lubbock

  Lubbock Sees Lowest Gas Prices in Texas Despite Statewide Increases

  Despite a statewide rise in gas prices following Hurricane Beryl, Lubbock drivers are benefiting from the lowest average gas prices in Texas.

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  Crime

  Lubbock Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Burglary Suspect

  The Lubbock Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent restaurant burglary.

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  Sports

  Lubbock Matadors 2025 Season Tickets Now on Sale

  Season tickets for the Lubbock Matadors 2025 regular season are now on sale. The Matadors posted the ticket details on their Facebook page on Thursday, July 11.

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  Lubbock

  City Breaks Ground on $12 Million Thoroughfare on 146th Street

  LUBBOCK, TX — The City of Lubbock broke ground this morning on a new thoroughfare along 146th Street, amid much fanfare. The project, budgeted at $12 million, is part of the 2022 Bond.

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  Business

  How a Flatland Cavalry Band Tour Through the UK Will Promote Lubbock

  LUBBOCK, TX — The Texas country band Flatland Cavalry is touring the United Kingdom next month, and Visit Lubbock will capitalize on their overseas tour.

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  Business

  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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