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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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Crime

Lubbock Police Department Warns of New Scams

08/02/2024 - 11:26 , by lucasbanda

The Lubbock Police Department has issued a warning about a series of scams currently targeting residents in the Hub City.

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Outdoors

Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing Event in Lubbock this Weekend

08/01/2024 - 15:48 , by ryanchadwick

The 15th Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” Event will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buddy Holly Lake located at N. University and Cesar Chavez Drive.

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Lubbock

City of Lubbock, Community Partners to Unveil New Fishing Line Recycling Bins

08/01/2024 - 15:46 , by lucasbanda

In an effort to protect local wildlife and waterways while controlling litter, the City of Lubbock will unveil new fishing line recycling bins at an event on Friday.

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Sports

LCU Chap Earns Spot at ITA National Summer Championships

08/01/2024 - 12:55 , by ryanchadwick

Lubbock Christian University’s men’s tennis player Kelly Giese has earned a spot in the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) National Summer Championships, which will be held August 10-13 at the Leftwich Tennis Center at the University of Memphis in Tennessee.

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Sports

Updated Olympic Medal Count: Ledecky Dominates Again

08/01/2024 - 12:22 , by ryanchadwick

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, and many American athletes will compete over the next few weeks for gold, silver, and bronze medals.

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Lubbock

Lubbock Boasts Lowest Gas Prices in Texas

08/01/2024 - 12:01 , by lucasbanda

The statewide average gas price in Texas has dropped slightly to $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

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