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Near triple-digit heat and another Heat Advisory on Wednesday
It’s the last day of July and there are still about seven more weeks to go before we see the next decent cold front through North Texas. More heat advisories are in place Wednesday, and most likely through Saturday.
Coach Hayes says goodbye to Lubbock ISD swimming
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD’s former aquatics director and head swim coach is saying goodbye to Lubbock. Trey Hayes has moved to the metroplex to accept a position in Arlington, Texas. Coach Hayes has taught thousands of athletes over the past 27 years, including me. Whether it was...
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.
Hazy Skies and Heat Dominate Southeast Texas Weather
Houston, TX – Hazy skies and high temperatures are set to dominate the weather in Southeast Texas through the end of the week and into the weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Houston-Galveston, temperatures tonight will drop to the mid-to-upper 70s, with areas like Conroe and Huntsville experiencing haze. Thursday will see a significant rise in temperatures, with highs expected to reach the mid-90s across the region. Areas such as College Station and Huntsville could see temperatures peaking at 96°F.
Kenedy FFA Chapter members receive high honors at Texas FFA Convention
The Kenedy FFA Chapter received the prestigious Gold Emblem rating at the 96th Annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 8-12. They were selected as one of 25 chapters in the state of Texas to advance to the national level to be judged for the National FFA Chapter Contest. Chapters that received the Gold Emblem rating actively implemented the FFA mission and strategies. These chapters improve their operations by using a Program of Activities, which emphasizes student, chapter, and community development.
Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Announces Neutral Matchup with Texas Tech
FORT WORTH – The Texas A&M men’s basketball team renews its rivalry with former conference foe Texas Tech as the second game of the 2024 US LBM Coast-to-Coast Challenge double-header on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena. The Aggies and Red Raiders are set for a 2 p.m. tipoff after the conclusion of the morning matchup between TCU and Vanderbilt (11:30 a.m. start).
HRC asks Lubbock City Council to reconsider denying funds for First Friday Art Trail
The Human Rights Campaign has sent a letter to the Lubbock City Council asking it to reconsider pulling funding from the First Friday Art Trail. The letter, obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Tuesday, cited First Amendment protections for drag performances.
Vote for the best linebacker in Lubbock area entering 2024 high school football season
We released our list of top linebackers in the Lubbock area, and now we want to hear from readers. Vote below for your choice of the South Plains' best linebacker. Position rankings: Top 5 defensive backs in the area entering 2024 The poll will remain open for five days. ...
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.
Lubbock businesses offering discounts to teachers ahead of back-to-school
Teachers in the Hub City are gearing up for back-to-school in August. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of places offering discounts to teachers to show their appreciation just in time for back-to-school.
Expo Visit Inspires Bindery Upgrades at Texas In-plant
When the three-person team from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Printing Center walked the show floor last year at PRINTING United Expo, they were blown away by the variety of equipment they saw. “The sheer number of vendors was amazing,” remarks Jordan Marlar, unit manager of the Lubbock,...
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