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LUBBOCK, Texas -- If you have a military background, have experienced homelessness, are a veteran service organization, work for Veterans Affairs (VA) or have an interest in helping those who once ser
October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Middle-aged and older women mainly are diagnosed with the disease, but health experts are discovering it in women under 50.
Citibus has launched the first phase of a five-year service plan featuring new and remodeled routes designed to improve efficiency and decentralize connections away from downtown Lubbock.
Retired truck driver John Nelson earned a first-place blue ribbon for his segmented bowl in the Crafts & Hobbies division at the South Plains Fair's Women's Building competitions.
Meals on Wheels is preparing 1,800 emergency meal kits for its homebound, elderly, and disabled clients in Lubbock, which will be delivered starting Tuesday, September 29.
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock American Business Club will participate in the South Plains Fair for its third year and since July, members of the non-profit have been working on the dine-in booth since
Reithoffer Shows is implementing a multi-tier inspection process to ensure safety for the upcoming South Plains Fair, which begins on Friday, September 25.
Texas Tech assistant athletic director Marissa Gendron is preparing to run the New York City Marathon on November 1 after being selected through a virtual lottery system.
The 109th South Plains Fair is scheduled to begin next Friday, September 25, featuring various attractions including 37 rides, livestock shows, and special promotional deals.
Retired judge Charlie Baird and attorney Kevin Glasheen reflect on the legacy of Tim Cole, an Army veteran whose wrongful conviction was overturned four decades ago.
Texas Tech graduate student Pallavi presented her research on developing a novel genetic transformation tool for sorghum at the Global Sorghum Conference.
High Point Village secured $200,000 through a donation from Lubbock AMBUCS and an anonymous donor to begin construction on its first residential home for adults with intellectual disabilities, which i
Ranchers across the United States are considering the implementation of virtual fencing technology to improve pasture management and mitigate the effects of drought.
Two men were honored and laid to rest the morning of Friday, September 11, at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
25 years ago on September 11, 2001, the nation watched in horror, sadness and fear of the unknown as terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York.
The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery is scheduled to hold unaccompanied burials for United States Marine Corps veteran Clinton Eugene Canfield and United States Army veteran Dalton Sellinger on Thur
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Sophia Martinez has returned to the Hub City after she traveled to Australia to compete in the Sydney Marathon for the first time. Martinez had never been across the other side of th
New innovations and tools have been making their way onto ranches for a while now, which helps ranchers around their land, livestock and overall daily tasks.
Today marked rock-and-roll legend, Buddy Holly's 90th birthday and the Buddy Holly Center honored him with a free birthday bash for the community, but it was not just for folks from Lubbock.
A four-year-old girl fighting leukemia at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock hopes to receive words of encouragement or a meeting from country singer Ella Langley ahead of the artist's upcoming t
September is known as Suicide Prevention Awareness month, dedicating 30 days to honor and remember those lost to suicide, and Lubbock and Amarillo Veteran Affairs Clinic staff are working together to
Looking for something to do Saturday morning that involves free food and a chance to mingle with members of the community? Martin Luther King Jr. SDA-Church in East Lubbock is hosting a 'Family and Fr
16 days later, Navy veteran Rusty Dailey finished a long but meaningful journey around 23 states for the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on August 18, traveling over 11,000 miles for Down syndrome
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Juvenile crime has decreased 42% from 2023 to 2025 in the Hub City, according to the Lubbock Police Department's latest annual crime report, but a Rabbi who grew up in Lubbock feels
Lubbock is projected to reach a population of half a million due to ongoing infrastructure investment, job availability, and expansion into suburban and outlying areas.
The Lubbock VA Clinic's Whole Health Department held its fourth drive-thru food pantry in partnership with South Plains Food Bank to combat food insecurity among veterans.
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Have you heard of 'Flock Cameras'? It is an automatic license plate reader where it takes a photo of every single car that drives past one. In 2025, the City Council voted unanimousl
Texas Tech graduate, Sophia Martinez will be running in one of the biggest marathons in the world, 'The Sydney Marathon' in Australia on August 30, 2026.
Little Red Nursery is scheduled to host its sixth annual Lavender Festival on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, featuring approximately 100 local vendors, food trucks, and live music.
Forster Construction Company installed a new black roof for Navy veteran Fabian Martinez after he won their veteran giveaway following hail damage to his previous home.
The non-profit RealDealCares and IHOP store #1330 will host a free 'Backpacks & Flapjacks' event on August 3, 2026, to provide Lubbock students with school supplies and meals.
Lucinda 'Nana' Ward is a 70-year-old Lubbock woman, and she has made it her mission to serve and help children in need around the Hub City.
There is an opportunity to dress up fancy and take the time to celebrate our youth in the community at Lubbock's NAACP Annual Scholarship Dinner this Saturday, August 1.