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Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
50th Street Caboose has an offer you can’t pass up, when you spend $20, you get $20 free
LUBBOCK, Texas—It’s Play Time at 50th Street Caboose! When you spend $20.00 on food or beverages, you get a free $20.00 game card. This offer is good all day, Sundays through Thursdays. Caboose has been serving Lubbock for over 40 years. Their menu is full of made from scratch food items, plus, they offer drinks special. The little ones can enjoy the games while the big kids watch sports. They are part of our Dining for Charities. Find out more at 806-796-2240, 50thstreetcaboose.com, diningforcharitieslub.com.
Texas Rattled By 3 Earthquakes In Rapid Succession Near Hermleigh
Texans were rocked with three earthquakes within an hour and a half Monday night. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the three earthquakes were reported at 10:38 pm, 10:46 pm, and 11:56 pm all within the area of Hermleigh, Texas. The first one registered at a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale with the second registering at 4.4 and the third at 3.1.
House of Flowers is celebration Christmas in July with a gift certificate with purchase
LUBBOCK, Texas—It’s Christmas in July at House of Flowers. When you make a $30.00 purchase, you get a $50.00 gift certificate. Call 806-795-1112 to place your orders or stop by their location at 4210 82nd Street in Kingsgate North.
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is hosting a Financial Literacy Series and a Job Fair this month
LUBBOCK, Texas—Goodwill is hosting a Financial Literacy Series and a Job Fair this month. Both are free to the community at their Resource Center located at 6520 University Avenue. Find out more by calling 806-744-0440.
Texas Tech backup QB Cameran Brown will have a regular role in 2024
They say that the most popular player on any roster is the backup quarterback. Given that Lubbock's native son Behren Morton will be the starter for Texas Tech in 2024, that might not hold true in Raiderland. However, QB2 Camran Brown will still be an important component of this year's team. In fact, he's a player that Red Raider fans can expect to see plenty of regardless of how well Morton plays.
ICYMI: Grant McCasland Announced A Couple Promotions For His Texas Tech MBB Staff
Texas Tech head basketball coach Grant McCasland has announced the promotion of Chris Nottingham and the addition of Brian Pete to his coaching staff. Nottingham will serve as the Director of Player Development in his second season with the program, while Pete joins the staff as the Video Coordinator after previously working in the same role at Vanderbilt the past two seasons. Pete played at Gonzaga and has also has experience working for the San Antonio Spurs and Nike.
Lubbock (TX) Fire Rescue Installs Safe Haven Baby Box
Lubbock Fire Rescue installed the first Safe Haven Baby Box in the South Plains and the second in Texas, the fire department said in a Facebook post. The newest Safe Haven Baby Box in the state is located at Lubbock Fire Station No. 9 at 4810 50th Street. The Safe...
Longtime trainer Greg Lowrance 'valued' as part of Lubbock ISD Athletics Hall of Honor class
Athletic training started as an avenue for Greg Lowrance to pursue college, but it became much more. Drawn by the uniforms that designated student trainers at Andrew High School, Lowrance joined the program. It didn't take long for his interest to grow. Lowrance rode that passion to a 45-plus year career.
Conditions drying out, warming up this week
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Monday evening showers will diminish from west to east, exiting the area throughout the evening. Storms may die down as early as sunset. The main hazards are locally heavy rainfall and lightning, these storms should stay below severe limits throughout the night, too. Tuesday will be...
Gang member sentenced in Lubbock kidnapping case
A Lubbock teen gang member was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison after admitting to participating in and recording an ordeal two years ago during which a teen was abducted at gunpoint, then taken to a home where he was severely beaten by multiple people. David Lopez Jr., 19,...
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