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Shaq's Big Chicken confirms opening date for new Lubbock restaurant location, giveaways
Shaquille O’Neal-owned fast-food chain Big Chicken has announced an opening date of Monday, Aug. 5 for its new restaurant in southwest Lubbock. The chain, which has been touted as one of “America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals” and named this year’s “Top Mover and Shaker” by Fast Causal, had confirmed last month it planned to open its location at 7411 Milwaukee Ave. in the coming weeks following some delays in the development phase, the A-J previously reported. ...
Grassroots effort begins to preserve Sky-Vue Drive-In
LAMESA, Texas — The Sky-Vue drive-in theater in Lamesa permanently closed back in 2015 after a devastating fire. Everything regarding the theater has since been moved off the property. However, one local group is beginning to make the effort to preserve the theater and relocate it somewhere new. "The...
Texas Tech senior running back Tahj Brooks discusses 2024 goals
Late in 2023, it looked to all involved as if Texas Tech star running back, Tahj Brooks, would head to the NFL. After all, his 1,500-yard season last fall turned quite a few heads. However, the Manor, Texas native decided to come back to school and play out the extra...
10-year-old Lubbock gymnast Paycen Thero becomes national champion
Paycen Thero hopes to go to the Olympics someday. But for now, the 10-year-old Lubbock gymnast will revel in her national championship title. Last month, Paycen won first place in the floor tumbling event for level 6 nine- and 10-year-old girls during USA Gymnastics' 2024 Stars and Stripes National Championship meet in Fort Worth. She scored a 36.530 to snag the gold. To qualify, she swept state and regional competition — and every other meet she's attended...
West Texas athletes shine on first day of track & field in Paris Olympics
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On the first full day of track & field competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes from Texas Tech, South Plains College and Angelo State have already punched their tickets to the next round. Friday morning at Stade de France, Nigerian sprinter Rosemary Chukwuma, who recently...
Someone In Teague, Texas Just Won Themselves $5 Million
Everyone in the state of Texas plays the lottery once in a while right?. After all, paying a small amount of money for the chance to take home a major increase in funds is always wanted by something. The growth in money could even be small. For example, turning $10 into $100 would be great for anyone right?
WATCH: Crowd Goes Wild For Kamala Harris Accidentally Calling Herself the President
Vice President Kamala Harris accidentally referred to herself as the president during a memorial service for the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). The likely Democratic nominee delivered the eulogy at a Houston area church for Lee, who died last month at the age of 74. During her speech, Harris praised the former lawmaker for being a “champion of women’s rights” and writing the bill that made Juneteenth a national holiday.
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.
The Fishy Mystery on Texas Gulf Coast: Why Tens of Thousands of Fish Washed Ashore
This weekend, visitors to the Texas Gulf Coast were met with a startling sight: tens of thousands of dead fish scattered across the beaches. The massive die-off has left both locals and tourists puzzled and concerned. Hypoxia. Wildlife officials have quickly stepped in to investigate the phenomenon. According to their...
Yikes – You Won’t Believe How Much Texas Teachers Spend on School Supplies!
Ah, back-to-school season is here in El Paso and all across Texas. While some parents are celebrating the return of their kids' structure (personally, I’m happy I won't have to be cooking a meal every hour for my teenage son) teachers in Texas are bracing themselves for a financial hit.
Texas Roadhouse Hosts Fundraising Events with Officers Serving Up Support for Special Olympics
MJP – At the Law Enforcement Torch Run last Thursday, which took place at multiple Texas Roadhouse locations, police from different agencies in the Lone Star State swapped their handcuffs for menus to raise money for a good cause. These cops, in what appears to be an endearing annual...
Texas Walmart Now Accusing Teenagers Of $1 Million Swindle
San Angelo, Texas has a Walmart that is accusing a couple of teenage employees of masterminding a massive theft enterprise that they claim has caused losses of over $1 million during the past year. Look, I am a middle aged father of 3 very young children, so I know exactly how easy it would be to spend one million dollars and can imagine how easily teenagers could go on that type of shopping spree, but how were they able to allegedly steal over $1 million?
Award-Winning Texas News Anchor Breaks Boyfriend’s Nose After Too Many Margaritas
KBTX weekend news anchor, Heather Kovar, went out for a night of Tex-Mex and adult beverages with her boyfriend. The evening took a turn when they headed back to Heather's apartment across the street after an argument in the restaurant about their relationship. Kovar, employed by the popular news station...