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  Crime

  Lubbock Police Warn of New Scam Spreading in the Area

  The Lubbock Police Department announced that a new scam is spreading through the area, involving fake messages about unpaid tickets, warrants, and kidnapping claims.

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  Crashes

  LPD Identifies Woman Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash

  A woman was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in South Lubbock, according to police.

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  Crime

  Illegal Immigrant Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Jet Ski Crash

  A 21-year-old woman is facing manslaughter charges after a deadly jet ski crash on Lake Grapevine that killed an 18-year-old U.S. Air Force Academy cadet on Sunday.

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  Lubbock

  City of Lubbock Provides Tips for Handling Fats, Oils, Grease

  The City of Lubbock Water Utilities Department reminds the public to properly dispose of fats, oils, and grease to prevent damage to household plumbing and the city’s sewer system.

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  Lubbock

  Homeowner, Three Dogs Killed in South Lubbock House Fire

  A house fire in South Lubbock on Wednesday night resulted in the death of one person and three dogs, according to Lubbock Fire Rescue.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Set for Historic WCWS Debut on Thursday

  The No. 12-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (50-12) will make their first-ever appearance in the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) when they face fellow first-time qualifier Ole Miss (42-19) at 6 p.m. CT Thursday in Session 2 of the tournament in Oklahoma City.

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  Crime

  Texas DPS Arrests Most Wanted Suspect in South Texas

  A fugitive on Texas' 10 Most Wanted list has been captured in South Texas.

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  Sports

  Baylor Football Player Dies at 18

  Baylor defensive linemen Alex Foster died early Wednesday morning, the university announced.

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  Sports

  LCU’s Brevin McCool Named National Player of the Year

  Lubbock Christian University’s Brevin McCool was named the Ron Lenz National Player of the Year by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA), while teammate Ryan Markwardt earned Honorable Mention All-American honors, the organization announced Wednesday.

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  Texas

  DPS Leads Successful Multi-State "Move Over, Slow Down" Enforcement

  The Texas Department of Public Safety says a recent one-day, multi-state traffic enforcement operation was a success in raising awareness and enforcing "Move Over, Slow Down" laws.

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  Sports

  Texas Senate Passes Bill that Would Allow Universities to Pay Players Directly

  Texas colleges could soon pay student athletes directly for the first time.

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  Sports

  Lubbock ISD Hires Jason Sims as Monterey Football's Head Coach

  Lubbock ISD announced on Wednesday morning that Jason Sims will be the next head coach of Monterey Plainsmen football.

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  Outdoors

  Slight Storm Risk Today, Warmth Returns into the Weekend

  A slight risk of severe weather remains in effect for parts of the southern Rolling Plains today, with cooler temperatures expected through Friday and a gradual warm-up heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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  Lubbock

  LPD's Online Report Viewing System is Back Online

  The Lubbock Police Department has announced that it has restored public access to its online report viewing system after a temporary pause during a technology upgrade.

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  Crashes

  21-Year-Old Arrested for DWI in Northeast Lubbock Rollover

  A 21-year-old was arrested with a DWI early Wednesday morning after a rollover crash in northeast Lubbock County led deputies to the scene through an automatic emergency alert from a cell phone.

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