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Prairie dogs become Lubbock's accidental mascot
As students walk onto Texas Tech campus for the first time, they may notice the peeking head of a common black-tailed prairie dog. The curious ground squirrels seem like they’re all over; drive a little further out to one of Lubbock’s local parks, and they’re practically unavoidable.
Police ID person in custody following Thursday SWAT callout in central Lubbock
Police have identified the person who was arrested Thursday night following an hours-long SWAT callout in central Lubbock. The Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Unit initially began searching for David Valdez Jr., 31, around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday regarding multiple warrants for his arrest, according to a news release from Lubbock police. The LPD SWAT team...
Meet Lubbock’s Ten Most Wanted Gang Fugitives for August
Want to help authorities cut down on crime in Lubbock? Your help is needed to identify and locate some of Lubbock's most wanted fugitives. As Lubbock Police try to get a handle on crime in Lubbock, citizens continue to hear about shootings and crime nearly everyday, and the Anti-Gang Center of West Texas is hard at work taking down known gang members. And the website StopLubbockGangs.org is an important tool supported by local, state, and federal agencies.
City of Lubbock continues search for new chief of Lubbock Fire Rescue
LUBBOCK, Texas— The City of Lubbock invited the public to a meet and greet reception for the Lubbock Fire Rescue chief finalists at the civic center on Thursday night. City Manager, Jarrett Atkinson said they began the search two months ago. The city said in a press release, these finalists were the results of an intensive […]
Friday morning top stories: Bicyclist struck by car in Central Lubbock hospitalized
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. A man is in custody after a six hour standoff near 46th and Ave. N. Police say the situation is connected to an armed robbery Monday night near 11th and Slide. Details here: 1 in custody after Thursday night SWAT response. Bicyclist injured...
36-pound flathead caught at Kirby Lake
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Big fish have been biting at Kirby Lake in Abilene. Local angler Brandon Minshew caught a 36-pound flathead on August 2. He used freshly caught shad from the dock as bait and a Lew’s Reactor reel combo. The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife shows the biggest flathead catfish ever recorded at Kirby […]
Snyder ISD silent as local mother reports severe bullying and dangerous incidents
SNYDER, Tx — A Snyder mother is crying out for her child. Michelle Truelock says her daughter who is in 7th grade has endured years of bullying with little to no help from Snyder ISD. Truelock says she’s done everything she knows to do as a mother to stop...
UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldiers arrested for alleged animal cruelty
UPDATE: Fort Bliss confirmed that both individuals who were arrested for alleged animal abandonment are soldiers serving at the installation with the 1st Armored Division. Here is the statement that Fort Bliss sent to KTSM: “Sgt. 1st Class Charles McVey and Pfc. Celine Hemingway, both assigned to the 1st Armored Division, were arrested on allegations of animal […]
West Side Free Clinic celebrates one year of serving El Paso's underserved
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — It's been one year since the West Side Free Clinic opened its doors to the public. It provides healthcare services at no charge to people without access to basic healthcare. I've seen how El Paso has the physician shortage, it's underserved. I think it's...
Midland oilman Autry Stephens dies at 86
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Autry Stephens, a petroleum engineer who became the richest oilman in the U.S., has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86. Stephens founded a sole proprietorship in 1979 that grew into the company Endeavor Energy Resources; the Midland based company was sold to Diamondback Energy for $26 billion in […]
Burkburnett School Board recognized as ‘Top 5 School Board in Texas’
BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) - Top 5 School Board of the Year, that’s the recognition the district has received from the Texas Association of School Administrators. We spoke with the district’s superintendent about how their hard work pours back into students. A school board is responsible for a number...
My new Chevy only had 26k miles when a $3,150 part went out – dealership couldn’t fix it but I still had to pay my bill
A TRAILBLAZER owner was left to pay for an undrivable car – his transmission went out before 30,000 miles. Even though he couldn’t drive his new car for months, he was expected to make his loan and insurance payments. Fernando Garanzuay bought a gently used Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV with only 14,000 miles from a San […]
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
It's time to renew that Texas hunting, fishing license before the current one expires
TEXAS, USA — It's almost time for new hunting and fishing seasons, but before you hit the water or the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers to purchase the new licenses for the 2024-2025 season. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the...
Texas Regional team takes 5th place at All-American Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KBTX) - Caldwell native Mesha Johnson’s USA Regional team came in fifth place out of 24 teams at the All American Games in Oklahoma City last weekend. Johnson appeared in a few games and played right field.
State Fair of Texas stands pat on policy prohibiting firearms in Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas stands behind its updated security policy and is ready to cooperate with the city of Dallas in responding to threats from the state attorney general. On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the interim Dallas city manager warning her to change the State Fair's updated firearms policy, or he would file a lawsuit.
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