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TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas — With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
SWAT, bomb squad called to South Lubbock home after suspect claimed to have explosive device
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 56-year-old Cabot Chew is behind bars tonight after LPD SWAT and the LPD Bomb Unit was called to his home in South Lubbock on Thursday morning. SWAT and the Bomb Unit were called to the home in the 9800 block of Knoxville Avenue around 11:30 a.m. after Chew made statements about having explosives, making him a high-risk fugitive.
30-year-old arrested in connection to Wednesday morning game room shooting
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Wednesday, the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office arrested Rex Davis, 30, for Aggravated Robbery in connection to a shooting that occurred at the Pac N Sac game room in the 6200 block of Highway 84. At 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, LCSO responded to the Pac N Sac game room for a report of […]
‘Beloved community event’: Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail loses funds after city council meeting
After the Lubbock City Council made a decision to cut $30,000 in funding from the First Friday Art Trail, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts said there was "no reason to cut this vital funding for a beloved community event."
Highland Oaks residents have mixed feelings about annexing into Lubbock city limits
LUBBOCK, Texas — Many homeowners in the Highland Oaks Neighborhood, which is south of 146th St. and east of Frankford Ave., want to move into city limits so that they can have access to a sustainable water supply. However, some have mixed feelings about the annexation. The homeowner’s association...
Arrington working to shut down expansion of Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Congressman Jodey Arrington is working to shut down funding for a proposed expansion of a wildlife refuge. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Plan to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge finalized, draws criticism. The budget committee chairman delivered a speech on the House floor on Tuesday; he argued against...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
President of Odessa Development Corporation ousted by Odessa City Council
ODESSA, Texas — Changes are coming to the Odessa Development Corporation. On Tuesday night, Odessa City Council voted to remove Kris Crow as president of the ODC. A change in Odessa leadership. “A little shocked more so than anything else," Crow said. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven believes there was...
Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle
A grandma-to-be burst into tears of joy when she opened a gift to discover her son and daughter-in-law’s rainbow baby news hidden inside. The moment marked the end of an emotional few years for Valeria and Christopher Valenzuela, from San Antonio, Texas, as it initially took around two years for them to get pregnant. After […] The post Grandma-to-be Opens Gift to Discover Son and Daughter-in-law’s Rainbow Baby News After Two-Year Fertility Struggle appeared first on Happilynews.com.
Pedestrian killed in Lamb County crash early Wednesday, says DPS
A pedestrian died Wednesday morning in Lamb County after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Texas Department of Safety, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling west on Farm to Market Road 1055 in Amherst when it struck Anna Belle Byrd, 88, around 5:38 a.m. this morning. Byrd was pronounced dead...
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
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