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73-Year Old Texas Teacher Allegedly Assaults Pre-K Student
A Texas teacher is facing felony charges for allegedly assaulting a pre-K student! According to cbsnews.com, the student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police. They shared a video with CBS News Texas that they say captured the violent attack on a 4-year-old boy.
Shocking: Texas Assisted Living Home Owner Charged With Murder Of Client
A Texas woman has been arrested for murder after one of her assisted living clients died from "mixed drug toxicity." None of the toxic drugs found in victim Steven Pankratz's body were prescribed to him. The drugs that were ruled to have caused Pankratz's death include Trazodone and Mirtazapine, both...
Lubbock Gets Scary In June As Halloween Hit’s The Hub City
We have another "Code Orange" for you. It sure seems like the prime Halloween indicators landed early this year. We now have all three locations of Spirit Halloween Stores with "Coming Soon" posters up. I've also noticed in the past that the three places most likely to have Halloween items early are Joanne's Fabrics, Ross For Less, and At Home. The winner this year is At Home. From candles to giant skeletons and everything in between, the shelves are already being stocked with a bunch of Halloween items.
What Was the Most Watched Presidential Debate in American History?
One of the most televised events on American television is the presidential debate. Of course, nobody can beat Superbowl numbers when it comes to viewership, but what debates came the closest?. According to a study by Statista, Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton take two of the top five most viewed...
Joey Chestnut Eats His Way to Texas
The day we have all been waiting for is close upon us... That's right, the infamous competitive hot dog eater Joey Chestnut will head to the Lone Star State to face U.S. soldiers in El Paso for a hot-dog-eating contest. Normally, around this time of year, Mr. Chestnut would be...
It’s A Dud: Lubbock Named One Of The Worst Places To Spend 4th Of July
You might think 4th Of July is pretty big around here, then again you might not get out much. While attempts to celebrate 4th of July locally are appreciated, they fall short of making Lubbock a real destination for the holiday. For the most part, you have one choice of festivities to enjoy, maybe one and a half if you consider the celebration that happens around, but not on, the 4th at Buffalo Springs Lake.
A Unique Local Restaurant Near Lubbock Is Now For Sale Turnkey
The restaurant business is not for the weak of heart. It's long hours, slow days, rigorous health inspections, and employee turnover. It's missing out on kid's football practices or ballet and it's never getting enough sleep. But it can be incredibly rewarding, both financially and in the relationships you'll build.
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Child Gender Modification or “Gender-Affirming Care”
The Texas Supreme Court delivered a big ruling Friday as it upheld the state's ban on child gender modification, also called "gender-affirming care" for transgender youths. The Texas Legislature passed the ban, known as SB 14, in the last legislative session. The ban has been in place since September 1, 2023 and the Texas Supreme Court voted 8-1 to uphold the law. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took to X to applaud the decision from the Texas Supreme Court.
Lubbock ISD To Host Job Fair On July 1
If you are looking for a job in a rewarding position, you may want to check out the Lubbock Independent School District special education job fair that will be held on Monday, July 1st. Lubbock ISD School Support and Special Services Department is hosting the job fair on Monday, July...
Texas Summers Bring Out Snakes! Here’s What To Do If You Are Bitten!
Summer is officially here and one of the main critters you should keep an eye out for is snakes. Now that the weather is getting warmer the cold-blooded snakes will be coming out to warm up. You never know where one may be sunbathing to warm up or just hanging around looking for something to eat. Be careful in your garages, plant pots, and piles of grass any place like this where one can hide.
What Is Texas’ Favorite Fast Food Chicken Sandwich?
Who do you think has the best chicken sandwich? A new study has the answers for us!. Texas' favorite fast food chicken sandwich hails from Chick-fil-A, the preferred choice in 30 other states. Popeyes (21%) and Wendy’s (8%) follow CFA in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Over 40% of...
Next In Line To Die: Rueben Gutierrez’s Victim Was Stabbed With Screwdrivers
Ruben Gutierrez doesn't deny that he, along with his accomplices Rene Garcia and Pedro Gracia, intended to rob 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison. Harrison owned a mobile home park but distrusted banks. So she kept her savings, over half a million dollars, stuffed in suitcases in her home. Not many people knew about this, but Ruben Gutierrez did.
31 Lubbock Restaurants With Online Check-In or Reservations
Do you like to go out to eat and sit down right away?. I am that kind of person. I love getting reservations or checking in to the restaurant so you can get seated right away. Most restaurants in Lubbock offer that. Here is what they offer and how to set it up.
Wake Up Texas: The Average Age Of A Fast Food Worker Will Absolutely Surprise You
I recently read an editorial by another rich guy referring to fast-food workers as "burger flippers" and I'm just not having it. Like many people, I worked at a fast-food restaurant. For me, it was a Texas Dairy Queen and it was tough work. Not only do you stand near a hot grill for your shift, you also have the pressure of getting those orders out, prepping foods, and some truly brutal cleanup up including scraping that hot grill you just spent all day on. At the end of the day you are spent, hot, possibly burnt, and your feet hurt. It's a lot to ask of someone.
Could Texas See It’s Worst Hurricane Season Yet?
The National Weather Service forecasts an exceptionally busy hurricane season this year from the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, they even go so far as to say that they're expecting up to 25 named storms with 13 having hurricane potential. As you can see, the whopping 85% projected "above normal" probability...
Saharan Dust Blowing into Parts of Texas This Weekend
Yes, THAT Sahara. You know, the one in northern AFRICA. It turns out that Columbus isn't the only thing crossing oceans, as dust and sand particles have a tendency to do so as well. By Sunday evening, much of south Texas will go to bed with a gritty feel in...
Lubbock Is Covered Up In Crime, But What Neighborhood Is Worse?
Here we go again, here's where you DO NOT want to live in the Hub City. The City Of Lubbock and the Lubbock Police Department make a really useful tool available to you. It's a crime map that shows where crimes happen in the city. Little icons are sprinkled throughout the map denoting thefts, assaults, burglaries, and more for the current year. You can dial down to a precise location and find out if it's a "high crime area" or not. This could be very useful information if you want to move to the Hub City.
What Not to Do on 4th of July In Texas
Texas loves to do everything bigger and bad...er than others, especially when it comes to 4th of July fireworks. As much as I hate to sound like Buzz Killington, there are steps required to assure the safety of you and others around you as you ignite literal bombs in your yard.
Gunman Kills 2 At Texas Chick-fil-A, Now Subject Of An Immigration Hold
Police have arrested a man who targeted a Las Colinas Chick-fil-A on Wednesday. According to NBCDFW, police were called to the scene around 4pm on Wednesday about a shooting. Officers found two victims with gunshot wounds and were able to determine that the victims were targeted by the shooter, identified as Oved Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37-years-old, who had fled the scene. According to NBC, his spouse works at the Chick-fil-A and identified him as the shooter.
Safety and Crime Prevention Tips from the Lubbock Police Department
During the summer season, there is often an increase in crimes such as burglaries, robberies and thefts and the Lubbock Police Department has some tips to keep you and your family safe. The safety of our citizens and their property is of the utmost importance to the Lubbock Police Department....
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