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Countdown to Camp: Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor travels west in week seven to face off against a Red Raiders team with high expectations after Joey McGuire and his staff pulled in the best freshman class in the Big 12. Watch sports director Eric Kelly’s full preview of the 2024 Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Two Docs Brewing Co. hosts can release for Raiderland Red Pale Ale
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two Docs Brewing Co. hosted a launch party to reveal the can design for the Raiderland Red Pale Ale, which is the official NIL craft beer of Texas Tech Athletics. A percentage of every sale of the Raiderland Red goes directly to Tech athletes through The...
El Pasoans can save at NM, Texas tax-free weekends
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – One of the great things about living in the El Paso and Las Cruces region is getting two opportunities to save some money when doing your back-to-school shopping for your kiddos. If you are willing to do a little driving, you can take advantage of tax-free weekends in two states […]
Texas Tech medical students receive white coats
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech’s School of Medicine held their annual white coat ceremony for its medical students. This year’s class had 182 students receive their white coats, marking them as physicians in training. Bailee Alonzo, one of the future doctors, said that medicine has always been...
Mayor responds to Lubbock's concern about council slashing First Friday Art Trail funds
After cutting Lubbock's First Friday Art Trail funding by $30,000, the mayor responded to the community's outcry about the council's decisions. For context, Councilman David Glasheen, for District 3, advocated for cutting grant funding for the FFAT, citing that it pushed the "LGBT agenda" after it hosted drag shows and other LGBT-focused workshops and advents in June. ...
Massive softball signing shows the power of the Matador Club for Texas Tech
This week, the Texas Tech softball program made national news by landing 2024 USA Softball National Player of the Year, NiJaree Canady, a transfer from Stanford. Of course, in the modern era of college athletics, we know that the best pitcher in college softball isn't going to come to Texas Tech (a program that missed the NCAA Tournament this season) unless unprecedented money is involved.
Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire Q&A With Pete Mundo
In a recent interview with Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire discussed Friday night football, Texas Tech’s life in the new Big 12, preseason expectations, and many more interesting topics. McGuire is coming off back-to-back seasons ending in bowl games despite dealing with...
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Summer Market, Movie Premiers, & More
Another weekend is here in Lubbock. With decent weather and friends to spend time with, there is no reason to not get out of the house and enjoy some time with the people you love hanging out with. If you aren’t sure where to get started, this article is for...
Switchfoot & Blue October Offer Amazingly Low Ticket Price For Our Listeners!
Sometimes it really pays to be a listener! From winning tickets and fabulous prizes to getting amazing deals, we will always hook you up as often as we can. And thanks to the folks at AEG, we now have an incredible deal on tickets to see Switchfoot, Blue October, and Matt Nathanson live at Cook's Garage on August 9th.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics: Golf, Soccer, and Track & Field Events
16 current and former Texas Tech Red Raiders are participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing the university's strong representation across various sports. 16 current or former Red Raiders are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 3 Texas Tech representatives are vying for medals in golf. 2 Red Raiders are...
The 2nd annual Ranch Verse will be Saturday, August 3 at the National Ranching Heritage Center
LUBBOCK, Texas—Ranch Verse will be on August 3rd presented by the National Ranching Heritage Center. The free daytime events held at the NRHC include cowboy poetry, western music, storytelling and a live taping of a Cowboy Crossroads interview with working cowboy and author Ed Ashurst. The ticketed evening concert at the Cactus Theater features Andy Hedges, Brigid & Johnny Reedy, and legendary cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell. Purchase tickets and see the schedule of events: www.ranchingheritage.org, Instagram: @ranch_heritage, Facebook.com/nrhcttu. Follow Andy Hedges at www.andyhedges.com, Instagram: @andyhedgesmusic, Facebook.com/andyhedgesmusic.
The Lubbock Artisan Collective is having their Summer Market on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at the YWCA
LUBBOCK, Texas— The Lubbock Artisan Collective is a collective curating artisan group to promote small businesses & artists in Lubbock. They are hosting their Summer Market on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27 at the YWCA at 6501 University Avenue. This will be a unique shopping experience, with several local vendors, giveaways, and more. The first 100 shoppers get a free tote bag. Find out more, Facebook: The Lubbock Artisan Collective or on their website, thelubbockartisancollective.com or Instagram: Lubbock_artisan_collective.
Lubbock Police Find Something Wacky Inside Stolen Vehicle
The Lubbock Police Department has likely seen it all, violence, stupidity, very drunk people, you name it. Actually, they hadn't quite seen it all until recently, when Lubbock police officers seized the contents inside a stolen vehicle and found dozens of Little Debbie snack treats. It was mostly Red, White...
Citizens concerned with missing provisions in UDC due to 'oversight' from planning director
Cleaning up language and shoring up missing items from former zoning and planning codes are issues 77 amendments to Lubbock's Unified Development Code seek to address. Here are the top two takeaways from the public hearing the Lubbock City Council hosted Thursday night. ...
1 person dead after a moped crash in central Lubbock early Thursday morning, says police
A moped crash in central Lubbock on Thursday morning left one person dead, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Officers were called to the 500 block of Avenue Q at 5:35 a.m. on July 25 for a report of a collision with injuries where, upon arrival, officers found Rodger Yarborough, 65. According to LPD's...
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