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Lubbock officials asking residents to help keep splash pads clean
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock’s splash pads are becoming a popular spot for families to keep cool in the summer heat. With this popularity comes the issue of cleanliness. City of Lubbock Parks & Recreations Superintendent Karen Penkert urges visitors to help keep the pads clean. “The only recommendation,...
Vote for the best defensive back in Lubbock area entering 2024 high school football season
We released our list of top defensive backs in the Lubbock area, and now we want to hear from readers. Vote below for your choice of the South Plains' best defensive back. The poll will remain open for five days. Be sure to follow the Avalanche-Journal's preview coverage leading into the 2024 high school football season, which will include position rankings, must-see games, breakdowns of local district races and more. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Vote for the best defensive back in Lubbock area entering 2024 high school football season
Free tea available on Friday at new Levelland HTeaO
A freebie is coming to Levelland on Friday as part of the opening celebration of a new HTeaO location. The Levelland HTeaO at 201 College Ave. will be the first store by franchisees Ashley and Brian Becton. The grand opening celebration will allow guests to have free cups of tea between noon and...
These are 5 Texas Tech football stories to watch as the Red Raiders open camp Wednesday
The time has finally come. The Texas Tech football team opens camps on Wednesday and the 2024 season is about to officially begin. Throughout the month of July, we've looked at just about every angle possible to examine this year's Red Raiders. The top returners on both sides of the ball, newcomers, freshmen and breaking down the schedule, we've only just scratched the surface. More stories will present themselves leading up to the Aug. 31 opener...
911 call reveals new details after baby reportedly found in east Lubbock dumpster
The latest info about the story can be found here. Lubbock police are still searching for the mother of a baby reportedly found in an East Lubbock dumpster on July 20. The search began after a man called 911 saying he found a newborn boy in a dumpster early that Sunday morning in the...
North Texas veteran moves into custom-built home made for a hero
HEATH – There are about 5.3 million veterans who live with a disability in the U.S., and one in eight of those is considered 100% disabled. This creates obvious challenges for these veterans and their families when trying to live in a world that isn't built for their challenges. On July 29, Staff Sgt. James Carey and his family moved into their brand-new home that was custom-built to accommodate him. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is giving the home to the Carey family mortgage-free. "This is a huge game changer for me," he said. "The world isn't really made for people with disabilities,"...
Governor Abbott holding Small Business Summit in Plainview, Aug. 8
AUSTIN, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas for biometric data usage in Facebook images
Meta has agreed to pay Texas a record $1.4 billion in settlement funds over the state's lawsuit claiming the tech giant used biometric data of users without their permission, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday.
ALERT: This Predator’s Population Is Growing In The State Of Texas
There are many animals in the state of Texas. Not all of them however are friendly towards humans. Here's what is known about one dangerous animal that has shown massive growth in Texas waters. One Animal In Texas Showing Big Growth. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Professor Philip...
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