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.
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.
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.
Twenty-One Year-Old Chace McAlister Killed in Monday Night Wreck
Chace McAlister wrecked his truck into a building occupied by a dry cleaner business and a computer repair shop in the 5200 block of 82nd Street just after 10 p.m.
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to Host Richard Perez as Speaker of Cinco de Mayo Luncheon
Perez served as Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from 1998 to 2001, and was elected to the San Antonio City Council for District 4 in 2004.
Texas Tech Men’s & Women’s Track and Field Keep Top 20 Rankings
The Red Raiders have been ranked at 16th and the Lady Raiders placed 15th, marking the fourth consecutive week this season that both squads have been ranked in the top 20.
Texas Tech Officials to Meet With Nigerian Officeholders, Representatives from The Technical University
The meeting will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Chancellor’s Office, as Hance and Ajimobi will sign a memorandum of understanding to explore future partnership opportunities between the two universities.
Code Administration to Search Heart of Lubbock Neighborhood
Inspectors will be in the area between 19th Street and 34th Street on the north and south, and Avenue Q and University Avenue on the east and west.
Lubbock Police Searching for Missing Person Kris Michael Boivin
A press release from LPD says that Boivin is believed to be endangered.