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Lubbock County officials and advocates are weighing a formal mental health diversion program that would route qualifying offenders into treatment instead of jail.

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Two Men Killed Friday in Lubbock County Crash at FM 179 and FM 2641

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A two-vehicle collision near Shallowater killed two men Friday afternoon, according to KCBD News. The wreck happened around 4 p.m. at FM 179 and FM 2641.

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Two Men Killed Friday in Lubbock County Crash at FM 179 and FM 2641

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H-E-B rolled into Lubbock on Saturday, partnering with the South Plains Food Bank to hand out groceries and free school supplies to families in need.

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Lubbock juvenile arrest numbers are trending down after monthly totals exceeded 100 in 2023, according to Lubbock Police Department data.

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