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Texas Tech police highlight safety technology
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KCBD News
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Traffic increased in Lubbock and Levelland Monday as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College began their fall semester. Drivers were advised to watch for increased traffic on 19th Street and Highway 114 heading toward Levelland. Texas T...
Key takeaway Drivers were advised to watch for increased traffic on 19th Street and Highway 114 heading toward Levelland.
Why this matters in The Lubbock
The start of the fall semester at Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and South Plains College brings a surge in traffic to the area, particularly on 19th Street and Highway 114. As students settle back into campus life, the Texas Tech Police Department's reminder about safety technology is timely. The blue light emergency phones located across campus provide a direct line to dispatch and a GPS locator, offering students a sense of security. The department's effort to build stronger connections with students is also crucial, as it encourages students to reach out to officers if they have concerns or feel scared. Given that Texas Tech police have jurisdiction in any county where the university owns property, students can rely on their help even when they are off campus, which is particularly relevant in a city like Lubbock where the university's presence is widespread.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Traffic increased in Lubbock and Levelland Monday as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College began their fall semester. Drivers were advised to watch for increased traffic on 19th Street and Highway 114 heading toward Levelland. Texas T...
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