Texas Tech Announces Name of Masked Rider Horse, New Masked Rider
The new horse, formerly named Hollywood at Dusk or “Woody,” now carries the moniker “Fearless Champion.”
Cole Shooter
Cole Shooter, a Lubbock native, attended Lubbock High School and holds a degree in Political Science from Texas Tech University, where he minored in music performance, specifically voice, organ, and carillon. He hopes to attend the Texas Tech School of Law following an MBA from Wayland Baptist University.Cole has led numerous political organizations around Lubbock and Texas Tech, in addition to being the former president of Tech's Zeta Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the nation's oldest men's music fraternity, and the Tech Guild of Carilloneurs.He was an opinions columnist for Tech's Daily Toreador from August 2006 to December 2010, and Cole's columns have been featured in Gwen Ifill's Washington Week, the Jewish Collegiate Weekly, as well as other publications.Cole has been a news anchor at KFYO since February 2007.
Texas Unemployment Rate Remains Steady, Lubbock Rate Climbs Slightly
Locally, the unemployment rate for Lubbock was up slightly for March 2013 at 5.3 percent, up from February’s 5.1 percent, but still down from March 2012’s 5.8 percent.
Texas Tech Baseball Plays Kansas in Three-Game Series
Texas Tech baseball is in action at home this weekend against Kansas.
The Red Raiders Host the Jayhawks in a three game series beginning at 6:37 p.m. Friday, April 19th at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.
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Two Legislative Initiatives by John Frullo Move Through Texas Legislature
“Last session, we passed Alicia’s Law to give law enforcement more tools to stop perpetrators from committing crimes against children on the internet,” said Frullo. “This session, we are continuing that work.”
Texas Tech Named to Most Affordable Colleges List
Affordable Colleges Online founder Dan Schuessler said “In a time when the cost of college continues to skyrocket and student debt balloons, it is important to promote more affordable options.”
Lubbock Police to Hold Promotions Ceremony Friday
The promotion ceremony will be held at the Lubbock Police Department’s second floor auditorium on Friday, April 19th at 3:15 p.m.
John Cornyn Introduces National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation
Cornyn’s amendment would allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines and within other states that also have concealed carry laws.
New Masked Rider, New Raider Reds to Begin Friday
The Passing of Guns will take place at 2 p.m. and the Transfer of Reins will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, April 19th at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center on the Texas Tech campus.
Communities in Schools South Plains to Hold Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament
More than 90 teams, 1,000 competitors, and 200 spectators came out to last year’s event.
Texas Tech and Rice Universities Cancel Midweek Baseball Game
The Red Raiders will host Kansas this weekend in a three-game series at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. Game one begins on Friday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m.