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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....
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls Accused Of Stolen Valor
A Texas Congressman is taking a defiant tone against claims of stolen valor. Congressman Troy Nehls of Texas is no longer wearing the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) that he often wears on his lapel after accusations of stolen valor. Accusations Nelhs claims are false and an attack on him from political opponents.
These Are The Best Waterparks In Texas
Do you love the thrill of a ride or want to cool off? Waterparks are the place to do that. There are the must-see waterparks across Texas you will want to check out this year!. The Lone Star Glamp Inn is the hottest lodging facility with the new indoor glamping concept.
Lubbock Needs These 16 Food Spots
People say Lubbock has a lot of food or too many options but I do not agree. There are a lot of places we still need. From mom-and-pop to chain restaurants the Hub City has a lot to offer with good food. We take a look at what places around Lubbock people think we still need.
Texas Don’t Play These Numbers If You Want To Win Big Lotto Bucks
According to probability, all lotto numbers should be pulled equally, right? In reality, it just doesn't work that way. Historically, some numbers have been pulled significantly less than others in both the Powerball and Megamillions, two games that are both available to play in Texas. Justgamblers, an online directory for...
A “Cool Down” Is Coming To Lubbock This Weekend, It Will Still Be Hot
Good news for those of you who are sick of the triple digit heat, cooler temperatures are heading our way for the weekend. The bad news? The "cooler" temperatures just mean slightly below 100-degrees and only if we are lucky. But first, brutally hot temperatures will be here the rest...
Four Ancient Websites That Are Still Up and Running
It's funny when you come across a website for a business (or anything else really) and their website just looks 'old'. It has flash animations and typically uses Comic Sans fonts all over the place. As a matter of fact, there are several sites that are still around from the...
Survey Says: Texas Is Tops For A Summer Road Trip
I frequently drive across Texas from Lubbock to Austin or Dallas and I find it to be one of the things I look forward to the most. Texas has reasonably well kept highways (and interstates) and reasonable speed limits. Those roads have also been populated with bigger and better travel stops that add a lot of fun and relief to the long drives.
What is the Fastest-Growing Career In Texas?
Texas is the land of opportunity. You can't travel more than 5 miles without seeing a small business or large corporation selling everything from oil changes and car washes to high-end investment advice. But what, I wonder, is the career in the Lone Star State that is seeing the most growth?
The Truth About Texas Brown Tarantulas and Why You Shouldn’t Kill Them
Have you noticed all of the tarantulas out and about lately? I think they're pretty neat. I was having drinks for friends when I saw a couple of them walking around the backyard. One of my friends immediately freaked out and started looking for a way to kill the poor little guys. Arachnophobia runs deep with her, and she was not impressed. I moved them to a different area so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable. I reminded her that tarantulas have no idea when they are invading your space, and are not AT ALL intent on biting your hand OR creeping you out.
What’s the Big Deal with the Baseball Head Coach at Texas A&M?
I'm sure you've heard of some shenanigans happening over at College Station involving their baseball coaching staff. Hopefully, I can clear some things up for you as you get bombarded with news from this way and that. The crux of the drama involves the Texas A&M baseball head coach, Jim...
The Six Most Annoying Cookout Couples
There's only one thing worse at a cookout than some idiot acting like a jerk and ruining it for everyone else...and that's TWO idiots who are MARRIED to each other. Here's a list of the six most annoying couples at a cookout, from MSN Living... 1. The Grill Masters. They're...
After 25 Years, Texas Cold Case Solved After Grim Discovery
A family in Texas finally has answers after a cold case was cracked earlier this month. Kimberly Langwell went missing on July 9, 1999 in Beaumont, Texas. At the time, she was 34 years old and had called her daughter about meeting her for dinner. That dinner meeting that was supposed to happen at 6:30pm, never happened. Authorities later found her car, but there was no trace of Kimberly Langwell. She had vanished.
Other States are Getting Older while Texas is Getting Younger
Although the US population under the age of 20 has decreased by more than 13% since 1970, Texas is actually getting younger. While the birthrate remained relatively steady in the early 2000s, between 2007 and 2020, the birthrate decreased to nearly 1 million fewer babies. The birth rate even decreased by around 4% between 2019 and 2020.
Double Up Bucks Do Double Good For Lubbock Farmers & The Community
It can be difficult to eat healthy, especially if your family is on a tight budget. The truth is, that highly processed "junk" food is less expensive, has a long shelf life, and doesn't require much prep or cooking. But consider the long-term cost- your health. What can you do...
Texas is Leading the Bee-Saving Mission Thanks to This Bill
If you are mindful about our environment in Texas, then you are likely familiar with the need to support bees and keep their population from dwindling. Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem with their primary function being pollinators for native plants. They go from flower to flower, gathering pollen and passing it along so more plants can grow and thrive.
Lubbock Owners Of Arandas Taqueria Open New Restaurant This Week
In Lubbock If you don't know what Arandas Taqueria is you are missing out. It is an authentic Mexican restaurant that has been loved for a long time. They also have a new restaurant in Lubbock called Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill that opened up last year. Now they are expanding and opening a 3rd location under a new name.
Remember This Movie? ‘The Arroyo’ Starred Familiar Lubbock Faces
"2,000 miles of unprotected border. One man draws a line." The Arroyo, a modern western movie set against the lawlessness of America’s Southern border, is now available nationwide on iTunes and Amazon. Ben Sharpio writes, ‘As the fallout continues from Rep. Eric Cantor’s (R-VA) defeat in his primary at...
Texas’ Biggest Earthquake: 93 Years of Remembrance
August 16, 1931 saw Texas' largest recorded earthquake rock its foundations near Valentine, TX. With a magnitude reaching 6.5 on the Richter scale, this natural disaster left its mark in history books. Richter scale measurements. Although Charles Richter, the creator of the Richter scale, didn't release his measuring device until...
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