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The City of Lubbock Heath Department is offering free vaccines to have your child school ready
LUBBOCK, Texas—Check one more thing off the back-to-school list when you get your child’s vaccines at the City of Lubbock Heath Department’s vaccine clinics. These vaccines are free to children who are uninsured, receive Medicaid or CHIP benefits. Find out when and where these vaccines are available at rcovarrubio@mylubbock.us or 806-775-3090.
What’s Happenings this weekend with Trends and Friends
LUBBOCK, Texas—Every Thursday, Brandi shares a few weekend happenings to help you get ready for the weekend. Lubbock and the surrounding area offer so many events for the family, date night or a night with friends. This weekend, lets go fishing, discounts for educators and staff, and so much more.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Lancaster DB Braylan McDonald commits to Texas Tech football team
The Texas Tech football team picked up a commitment Friday from Braylan McDonald, a defensive back from Lancaster who had pledged to Washington State. McDonald, listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, will be a high school senior this season. In addition to Tech and Washington State, he's attracted scholarship offers from Boston College,...
Lubbock high school football: Top 5 running backs in the area entering 2024
One of the deepest position groups in Lubbock-area high school football is running back. Here's a look at the top five in the South Plains, listed in alphabetical order. Xavier Jimenez, Sr., Lockney Jimenez led the South Plains with 2,000 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 292 carries. He was the 2023 small-school offensive...
Texas Tech football star Tahj Brooks says he 'wasn't in it for the payday'
Texas Tech athletics personnel recently got school career rushing leader Byron Hanspard to narrate a two-minute video promoting Tahj Brooks, the 1996 Doak Walker Award winner touting a 2023 Doak Walker Award semifinalist. Asleep when the video went live, Brooks awakened to his mother directing him to the clip on Facebook. ...
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Back to school tax free weekends around the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. - Some parents in the ArkLaTex can save some money over the next two weekends, just in time for the kids to go back to school. The state of Oklahoma is having it's tax free weekend Friday through Sunday. During this time, the state sales tax of 4.5% will be completely waived, and even county and municipal taxes will be exempted, resulting in a higher overall discount for shoppers.
2024 Texas Tech Football Odds to Win Big 12 Conference Championship & National Title
The Texas Tech Red Raiders carry +1200 odds to take home the Big 12 title in 2024, which ranks them seventh in the conference. In addition they have +25000 odds to win the national championship. Check out the info below, if you’re looking to make a futures bet on their futures odds.
Lubbock armed robber who crashed vehicle into apartment handed 21-year prison sentence
U.S. District Judge James Hendrix told Jaden Tipton that a 255 month prison sentence prison sentence was necessary to protect the community from him. "This conduct and that crime spree should result in very serious consequences," he told Tipton. "Because of what it did to the victims and what it will do." Tipton faced...
Chevron to move its headquarters from California to Texas
"Chevron to move its headquarters from California to Texas" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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...
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...
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.
Texas Weather: Warm and Clear Skies Expected Saturday Night
Austin, TX – Residents of South-Central Texas can expect clear skies and warm conditions tonight. According to the US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio, temperatures will hover near normal lows in the 70s to near 80s. Clear skies and mild temperatures are predicted for most of the region, with...