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Class 2A preview: 5 predictions, observations entering 2024 football season in Lubbock area
Class 2A football saw the area's biggest overhaul from realignment. That created three all-South Plains districts, two of which are in Division II. Here's a look at the local landscape entering the 2024 season. Most likely to make a deep run: Ropes ...
Lubbock-Cooper ISD elementary schools to receive free lunch for 2024-25
LUBBOCK, Texas— Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District elementary school campuses qualified for free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 academic school year, according to the LCISD food service website. The implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision means “healthy breakfasts and lunches will be provided […]
Frenship Still Explosive on Offense in 2024
WOLFFORTH, TX — The Frenship Tigers hosted their final scrimmage before the start of the 2024 High School Football season against Amarillo High on Friday night. Both teams looked closer to top-form as last minute adjustments were made during the glorified practice. Check out the scrimmage highlights from both...
High school football preview: Much to be decided as Estacado enters Eric Ward's tenure
One thing about the Estacado football team is certain: The kids are excited to play for former Texas Tech receiver Eric Ward. The first-year head coach received that message loud and clear. "I believe the kids were eager to meet me," Ward said. "The first day of football practice there was a line from...
LCU opens its doors for incoming freshmen
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - This morning, Lubbock Christian University opened its residence halls on Thursday, August 22, to the new class of first year students. LCU administration, staff, faculty, alumni, and current students were on hand to assist with move-ins as well as provide information for new students and their families to help ease the transition into the students’ new home away from home, which has been a long-standing tradition.
Frenship ISD calls for November vote, with proposition to increase teacher pay
LUBBOCK, Texas — On Monday, Aug. 19, the Frenship Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously for a voter-approved tax ratification and bond election. This means voters in Frenship ISD will see a few new propositions on their Nov. 5 ballots. According to a release from Frenship ISD,...
Wayland Baptist celebrates increase in number of students living on campus
PLAINVIEW, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Wayland Baptist University is celebrating the largest resident class on the Plainview campus in years — 14 percent more than this time last year. As on-site classes begin today, there were 573 students residing in dormitories, a significant increase compared to last year. Noting...
Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Hangs Tough Against Stellar Bushland
LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock-Cooper Patriots Football team received a first-hand experience at a storied, smash-mouth high school football program in their scrimmage against Bushland on Thursday night. With the Patriots’ stadium still under construction, Lubbock-Cooper Liberty hosted Bushland out at Pirate Stadium instead on August 22. Both teams...
Lubbock High Falls in the Quarterfinals at the Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament
SAN ANGELO, TX — The 2024 Nita Vannoy Memorial Volleyball Tournament kicks off this weekend in San Angelo, and the Lubbock area has two teams competing who look to take home a championship. The Lubbock High Westerners and the Levelland Lady Lobos made the drive down into the Concho...
Laboratories updated after 50 years for undergraduates
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering completed a $1.4 million undergraduate lab renovation over the summer. With the renovated lab spaces, department chair Andrew Jackson said each undergraduate program will have its own lab to mitigate crowding and sharing of labs. “They're all getting new floors, the walls...
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