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Texans, Never Leave This Item In Your Car or Truck Overnight
Drive around just about any city in Texas at night and you will see a lot of cars, trucks, and SUV's sitting outside the garage either parked in the driveway or on the street. Let's face it, many of us have a lot of stuff and not a lot of places to put it. So where does it go? The garage. And after storing more and more things in the garage, suddenly there is no more room for your vehicles.
Patrick Mahomes Is Only 11th on the List of the Highest-Paid Quarterbacks
Given the success he's helped bring the Kansas City Chiefs, you'd think Patrick Mahomes would be the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. But he's not. He's not even in the Top 10. He's tied for 11th place with Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons. They both pull down a measly...
Texans Should Remove This Card From Their Wallets Immediately
Federal officials want you to take a proactive approach to guarding your identity, and for many, it begins with something you carry every day. Each day when we head out to work or out for a night on the town, the wallet is coming with us. Sure, some people only use apps on their phones now, but when you have to carry a drivers license, insurance card, credit/debit cards, and even cash, the wallet is still being used by most people.
Texans: Don’t Miss This Iconic Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot air balloons sailing silently through the crisp fall air.
This Iconic Texas-Shaped Pool Should be on Your Bucket List
One thing you can never doubt about Texas is its state pride. Texans love their state and will show it in any way they can think of, even in the form of a pool. That’s right, there is a massive Texas-shaped pool located in Houston, and it is an absolute must-see.
Saharan Dust May Hit Lubbock- What That Means For Us
A map tracking a huge plume of Saharan dust shows that the Texas panhandle, including Lubbock, could be impacted by low air quality conditions beginning tomorrow July 31st, and continuing through Saturday. The wave of dust is caused by thunderstorms over the Saharan Desert in Africa. The storms kick up...
Meta to Pay $1.4 Billion in Landmark Texas Privacy Law Settlement
Texas AG Ken Paxton, in a recent press release, has secured the largest settlement ever claimed by a single state, $1.4 billion, from Meta (formerly known as Facebook). In a recent X post, Paxton outlined the details of the settlement as well as the cause of this historic conflict between personal privacy and facial recognition.
Fall Fever: Is it Too Early to Start Decorating in Texas?
The Texas summer has been going on for far too long at this point, and most of us are ready for fall to finally arrive. Not only is fall one of the coziest times of the year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkin spice, campfires, sweaters, fuzzy blankets, and so much more, but it means that the weather will finally be cooling down.
Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS to Host ‘Summerfest’
The Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS are hosting their biggest fundraiser of the year on August 10th and I'll be your emcee for the nights festivities!. I've been an 'honorary' AMBUC since I was born. Both my mom and dad are past presidents of the chapter, my dad was an active member up until his passing, my mom is still an active member, and my sister joined as soon as she moved back to Lubbock.
Braum’s in Lubbock Has an Awesome Yogurt Special Right Now!
I took my mom and sister to eat lunch today and when we were done, I still wanted a small dessert of some sort. On my way back to the office, I realized that there's a Braum's on the way, so I swung through the drive-through and said, "Small chocolate and vanilla swirl yogurt cone, please!"
Two Texas Teens Accused of Stealing Over $1 Million From Walmart
Two 18-year-old boys from San Angelo were arrested last Sunday after being accused of stealing more than $1 million from Walmart over a year while employed by the superstore. Ryan Munoz and Carmelo Amigleo currently have a bond set for $350,000 and the two remain in jail while they wait to face the music.
This Meteor Crater In Texas Is The Second Largest In The United States
In Texas, we do like to brag about everything being bigger here, but sometimes being home to the second-biggest is pretty cool too. And that's true when it comes to meteor craters, which Texas is home to the second largest in the United States. Despite being the second-largest in the...
How Hot Is Too Hot for Texas Prisons? Not 107 Degrees, According to TDCJ
How hot does it need to get before Texas prisons say "too hot"?. Last year, John Castillo, 32, was found dead after he collapsed in his Gatesville cell with a body temperature of 107.5 degrees. Despite this being almost 10 degrees above the average for an adult male, Texas prison officials still reject the claim that Castillo's death was caused by lack of air conditioning.
Flag Blunder: What’s Wrong with This Picture Of Lubbock’s Sister City Flag?
A friend of my snapped a picture of the T.J. Patterson Memorial Plaza building in Lubbock, Texas this morning and forwarded it to me. The minute the saw it, they immediately noticed something was totally off with the way the flags are flying. I don't know if I would have caught it.
Lubbock Police Find Something Wacky Inside Stolen Vehicle
The Lubbock Police Department has likely seen it all, violence, stupidity, very drunk people, you name it. Actually, they hadn't quite seen it all until recently, when Lubbock police officers seized the contents inside a stolen vehicle and found dozens of Little Debbie snack treats. It was mostly Red, White...
Heat Wave Headed To Texas: Here’s What You Need To Know
After six straight days under a low-pressure-dominant weather pattern, a high-pressure system is now developing across the middle of the country, and it will strengthen as we head later into the week. San Antonio will see temperatures rise into the mid- to upper 90s this week, but many other parts...
14 Places to Get School Supplies in Lubbock 2024
It is time to go back to school shopping in the South Plains. No matter if you need school supplies, or clothes, or getting ready for school, we have a list of all the places best for that in Lubbock. When Do Lubbock Area Schools Go Back To School?. Take...
Everything You Want in a Home is in This Lubbock Mediterranean Mansion
Lubbock is home to a variety of stunning houses, from historic properties near Texas Tech, to massive mansions towards the southern part of town. On the note of massive mansions, there is one Lubbock home currently on the market that is absolutely beautiful. Sitting at 8,433 square feet, this house...
Who Is The Typical Texas Prisoner? A Look At The Numbers
Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Now I want you to imagine what a Texas prisoner looks like. No matter how tolerant, educated, or open-minded you are, the person you pictured was likely the result of some biases you have. I'm not judging- it's how our brains make sense...
Study Finds That Bird Flu Jumps to Mammals, Months After First Human Case Reported in Texas
Researchers from Cornell University have identified a strain of the bird flu that transmits across mammals. So far, the strain H5N1 has spread from healthy cows to cats and a raccoon. It's assumed that the cats and raccoon became infected after drinking raw milk from a cow carrying the strain.
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