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Sharp Decline in Illegal Crossings at Texas Border: Where Have All the Migrants Gone?
Federal authorities in charge of Texas' border had some unusual news to report as the month of June came to a close. Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas reported a total of 30,771 migrants apprehended between ports of entry--a sharp decline from 45,139 in May. Not only...
41 Inmates Charged With Murder Remain in Lubbock County Detention Center
Although homicides decreased in Lubbock in 2023, there are still quite a few people booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on murder or manslaughter charges. Some have been sentenced and are awaiting transportation to prison. Others are stuck in a lengthy legal limbo with the case against them. Murder...
This Texas Town Is One Of The Hardest To Pronounce In America
We all know Texas is big and we all know that there are many different towns and cities across the state of Texas that are difficult to pronounce correctly. For many, one of the signs that you grew up in Texas is if you can say all the towns and yes, counties the right way. Being in the media, you absolutely hear it from people when someone mis-pronounces the name of a city in Texas.
Conn’s HomePlus Files For Bankruptcy, These Texas Locations Will Close
Another big national retailer has hit a rough patch. Conn's HomePlus is a 134-year-old furniture and electronics store has filed for bankruptcy. Conn's currently has 170 locations throughout the United States, but according to a report from CNN, nearly half of its stores will be closing. And more job losses...
Here’s When The First Day of School Is For Lubbock-Area School Districts
It may have been a long, hot summer, but the first day of school is just around the corner and for many South Plains families, it will be here before you know it. That also means you will start seeing more back to school events happening in and around Lubbock.
Check Your Registration: Some Texans Have Been Removed From Voter Rolls
Some Texans have come forward to tell how they have been purged from voter rolls, meaning they must either re-register or resolve an issue before they can vote in November's presidential elections. In the popular r/Texas Reddit message board, Texans are encouraging others to check their registration status now, to...
Live in a Fantasy World in This Texas Hobbit Hole Airbnb
Sometimes you want to get away from your everyday life, and escape to somewhere like the books and movies you love. If you are a fantasy lover, then one of the places you likely would love to experience in real life is that of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ or ‘The Hobbit’. Magic, dragons, elves, dwarves, and everything in between, you can’t tell me you haven't thought about escaping to the world J.R.R. Tolkien created.
55 Awesome Places In Lubbock Where You Can Get Free Stuff For Your Birthday
Your birthday is your special day that only comes around once a year, right?. Why not make the anniversary of your grand entrance into the world a special one? There's plenty of places around Lubbock that would be more than happy to spoil you with a little something. You just have to know where to go and what to ask for.
Lubbock’s Hottest Season is Seeing a Major Cooldown
Mid July and August are typically the hottest part of the year here in Texas. We regularly see 100+ degree days, little rain, and it leaves us all wanting the cooler seasons to come faster. If you are the type that hates the heat, then you are in luck, because...
President Biden, Kamala Harris Heading to Texas
President Biden was scheduled to travel to Austin, TX last week to speak at the LBJ Library. His trip was temporarily halted following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on July 13th. Biden will now resume his plans to travel to Austin on Monday, July 29th. The purpose...
National Tequila Day: Texans Drink it More Than Anybody!
If you needed an excuse to get blitzed on a Wednesday, here it is. Happy National Tequila Day!. According to KXAN Austin, "Restaurant-goers in Texas consumed the most tequila. In fact, they consumed 119% more tequila than diners in any other state." That's a LOT of tequila! I don't drink...
Texas Woman Sentenced For Scamming Over $100m From US Army
57-year-old San Antonio Native Janet Mello scammed the United States Army out of over $100 million in one of the largest cases of fraud they've ever encountered, and will now be spending the next 15 years behind bars as a result. The former financial manager at Fort Sam Houston turned...
Lubbock City Council Strips Funding For First Friday Art Trail Over Drag Show Event
First Friday Art Trail is a staple of Lubbock and is an event attending by thousands of people each month. On Tuesday, the Lubbock City Council voted to strip funding from the event. Lubbock City Councilman David Glasheen proposed an amendment to prohibit First Friday Art Trail from receiving $30,000...
Lubbock Residents Perplexed by Lost Deer Roaming Neighborhood
Several residents have spotted a deer (or more than one?) roaming the streets of Lubbock and looking quite lost. 48th and Gary isn't usually a hot spot for deer sightings...and neither is 81st and Vernon... 57th and Hartford...or anywhere else that isn't near an open field. It's unusual, and the...
Historic And Once Abandoned Hotel In Texas Aims To Re-Open, but When?
A historic and at one time forgotten about piece of Texas history is being restored to host people one again. It's a hotel that once brought in high profile celebrities like Clark Gable and Judy Garland. The Baker Hotel will soon have new life in the city of Mineral Wells.
Texas Tips: How to Remove Permanent Marker from Everything
As a Texan that loves to craft and make art, I am all too familiar with the struggle of getting permanent marker on something and struggling to remove it. Whether you are also crafty, you have kids, or you simply tend to be a bit clumsy at times, we can all relate to using a sharpie and ending up with a mark on your clothes, counter, wall, floor, furniture, or any other surface, and struggling to get it out.
Top 4 National Parks A Short Drive Road Trip From Lubbock
Texas has many national parks, including parks with geological features, parks with diverse species, and parks with historical significance. There are two national parks in Texas, Big Bend and the Guadalupe Mountains. However, Texas has 14 protected areas that fall under the National Park Service. These include parks, historic sites, preserves, and the like.
Final Judgement: The Texas Counties That Sentence The Most People To Death
Here in Texas, if you are about to commit a capital crime, you might want to see how far you are from the county line. While death penalty sentences are on a steady decline here in Texas and across the U.S., there are still some areas of Texas that are more likely to hand down the most severe of punishments.
Lubbock’s The Ducks Are Performing At Jakes For A Very Special Night
Lubbock's The Ducks know how to rock AND how to party- I mean, just look at them* below!. *real members of The Ducks are human, but just as adorable. The Ducks will perform this Saturday, July 27 at Jake's Backroom (50th & Slide). They do tend to pack the place, so get there early for the best spot (and to get your delicious Jake's drinks- try their Long Island Iced Tea if you're feeling frisky!)
Passenger Railways May Be On The Horizon For Texans
What do you think about skipping cruddy traffic and opting for a ride on a passenger train to get across Texas instead? It doesn't sound half bad and it might be on the horizon for us. Some Texas policymakers are mulling over the idea of adding passenger railways to help curb the chronic congestion on Texas highways.
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