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BREAKING: 60 Dogs Rescued from Abandoned Building in Jefferson, TX
Operation Lost Hope is the name of the efforts put into place by Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) after finding 60 dogs held in unhealthy and cramped cages from an abandoned bikini bar. The location was repurposed about a year ago into an animal rescue due to financial concerns, but between...
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...
Lubbock Now Has A Safe Haven Baby Box, Only The Second In Texas, What Is It?
In an effort to prevent illegal abandonment of newborn babies, Lubbock has installed the very first Save Haven Baby Box location on the South Plains and it's only the second location of these boxes in all of Texas. In Texas, newborn babies up to 60 days old can be surrendered...
Living in the Limelight: Here’s the U.S. Presidential Line of Succession
I remember thinking, as a kid, how crazy it is that somewhere waaaaay down the line, I am next to be president... Ignoring the fact that everyone would have to be either gone or dead in America for me to become president by default, there IS a structured line of succession for presidency set in place.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
New To Lubbock: The Savage Secrets Of Incoming Soggy Dog Bar
Savage Tavern is keeping its new concept close to the chest. A few tantalizing details have been released, while Savage remains coy about others. If you've never been to Savage Tavern, you're missing out on fantastic food, inexpensive drinks, and a very comfortable atmosphere indoors and out on the patio.
Photogs, Witches, and Astrologers Unite: Buck Moon this Weekend
This weekend is a special one for those that love the moon, because we will have a ‘buck moon’ reaching peak illumination on Sunday morning. The full moon in July has been given the special name of ‘buck moon’ for a rather self-explanatory reason. The Old Farmer’s Almanac states that Native American tribes began calling the July full moon the ‘buck moon’ due to that being the time when male deer, aka ‘bucks’, grow their new antlers.
Halfway To Rude: Texas Tanks In Most Polite States Survey
My truck driving father-in-law had this to say about people from the north and east, "They wake up every day and act like they stubbed their toe". It's a weird analogy, but somehow it works. Let's also say as far as the region goes, he's not that far off base, but there are rude states all around the U.S.
Summer Splash-Andres’s Backyard Orchestra and Pyrosapiens!
Join us at Buffalo Springs Lake for NINE straight days of food, fun, refreshments, fishing and camping during the 'Summer Splash' July 11th through the 20th!. Tonight at Texas Twister at the Marina it's Andres's Backyard Orchestra with a special performance by Pyrosapiens!. Remember to enter to win a $50...
DINING DEALS! Your Resource For Unbelievable Deals For Lubbock’s Local Businesses!
Good. Because we've got all the special deals for all the special local businesses in Lubbock that you won't want to miss. Each week, we bring YOU an opportunity to experience the best that Lubbock can offer at just a fraction of the price. Each week, we bring YOU a different business, so you'll have to move quick or miss out.
FCC Proposal Offers Freedom of Choice with Your Mobile Service Provider
The FCC has just announced that they are proposing a 60-day unlocking requirement for all mobile service providers. Customers purchasing new cell phones would have 60 days to change their service provider before being locked. What does it mean if my phone is "locked" by a provider?. If your phone...
Lubbock Last-Minute Plans: Battle of The Bands, Shopping, & More
As the weekend arrives and Lubbock decompresses from the work week, we all want to find some way to unwind. Whether you like to relax at home, get together with friends, or spend quality time with your family, the weekend is always a great time to hang out and do what you enjoy.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
South Plains: When Do Lubbock Area Schools Go Back To School?
Can you believe summer is over and it is almost time to go back to school?. A lot of schools around the area kick off back to school at different times. Here is a look at when the schools go back to school and what you need to know for this next year.
Texas Taco Shop Voted #2 Best Fast Casual Restaurant
Torchy’s Tacos has officially been voted the #2 Best Fast Casual Restaurant in USA Today's 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Annually, travel experts appointed by USA Today nominate the top 20 contenders across categories including food, lodging, and travel destinations. The public then votes to determine the 10 best, making this accolade particularly significant for the team at Torchy’s Tacos.
Convenient Products to Help Beat the Texas Heat
Texas summers are no joke when it comes to the heat. It can be almost unbearable to be outside for extended periods of time, so most of us end up hiding away in the air conditioning until fall finally arrives. As someone who can’t stand getting hot but loves spending...
Look Out: Texas Police Offer Huge Reward For H-E-B Fraudster
Police in New Braunfels, Texas are searching for a woman who has allegedly committed multiple fraudulent credit/ debit card purchases. Luckily, the H-E-B Plus! grocery store located on FM 306 in New Braunfels captured clear, color images of the woman, including a distinctive cross tattoo on the back of her neck.
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