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Former FBI official Timothy Carpenter lectured at Texas Tech University about the importance of recovering stolen cultural artifacts and helping communities reclaim their heritage.
While binge drinking among college students decreased to approximately 20% by 2025, addiction specialists expressed concern over the rising prevalence of nicotine vaping. Select
Officials in Lubbock, Texas, are monitoring potential heavy rain and flash flooding while a voluntary evacuation order is in place for parts of Ruidoso, New Mexico, due to landslide risks.
September is National Preparedness Month, and Lubbock emergency management officials are reminding families to have a plan before an emergency happens.
Texas Tech University is seeing record enrollment this semester, but as the campus grows so does the strain on student wallets. Soaring inflation and higher living costs are forcing more Red Raiders t
Texas Tech University reached a record enrollment of 46,296 students this fall, prompting plans for new infrastructure including a parking garage and residence hall scheduled to open in November 2028.
This season, Texas Tech is trying a new way to get more students into athletic events.
A Lubbock woman received citations for an unvaccinated and unlicensed stray cat she rescued, though the fines were later waived.
A woman named Sandra Wimberly hopes that historical bricks commemorating the 1970 Lubbock tornadoes will be preserved or reused as the city begins removing them from Broadway.
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, Tracie Manthei of the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office clarified that the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline provides direct access to counselors rather than aut
Several Texas Tech students said finding a parking spot on campus has become a daily challenge as record enrollment increases demand in certain areas.
Texas Tech University is implementing new weapons detection technology and various logistical changes, including traffic adjustments and a student loyalty program, to enhance safety and efficiency at
Two college students created an app called Classed to combat campus loneliness and will look to expand the platform to more universities across the country.
The Lindsay Clancy trial has brought national attention to postpartum psychosis, prompting local mothers to share their mental health experiences and experts to emphasize the importance of recognizing
Texas Tech directors are adjusting marching band rehearsal schedules and implementing safety measures to protect students from extreme summer heat.
For families that travel hours to Lubbock for their child’s cancer treatment, finding a place to stay can be one more thing to worry about.
LUBBOCK, Texas -- As thousands of students are returning to campus, Texas Tech Police say they are prepared for the rush, but there are simple things students can do to keep themselves and property sa
Students returning to Frenship High School on Wednesday will see a newly renovated section of the campus.
The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for more volunteers as the new school year gets underway in Lubbock.
The first day of school is officially in the books, as the school year got underway for thousands of Lubbock ISD students.
As students prepare to return to class, Lubbock ISD is highlighting the role fine arts programs play across the district.
LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock mother is sharing her son’s story in hopes of warning other families about the potential dangers of kratom. Shannon Coulter’s 19-year-old son, Nathan, died in July 2022. His
LUBBOCK, Texas — The nonprofit Hope for Minds is inviting the community to take part in its annual Color Run later this month, raising money to support families caring for children with brain injuries
Parents, teachers and other community members in Abernathy donated more than $1,000 to help a fifth-grade student get ready for school while his mom battles kidney cancer.
A Littlefield man is trying to rebuild his life after investigators say a woman intentionally set fire to a trailer parked on his property, causing flames to spread and destroy his home.
A West Texas widow is seeking public assistance to locate a potential witness following her husband's fatal hit-and-run accident in Midland County.
Lubbock teenager Lanie Wagner published a children's book about her experience with bilateral hip dysplasia and will study physical therapy at Lubbock Christian University.
LUBBOCK, Texas-- Foster care agencies in the Lubbock area are calling for more families to open their homes as a shortage of placements continues to impact children across the South Plains. Agency lea