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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso to Become Full University

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:49 +0000

El Paso is home to the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine and the Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing, and the TTUHSC at El Paso is also home to a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Lorenzo Flores and Lonnie Marquez Arrested For Vehicle Burglaries in Lubbock's Tech Terrace

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:40 +0000

The suspects fled the scene northbound until they crashed the vehicle at 19th street and Canton, and then attempted to flee on foot.

Christopher Escobar and Kenneth Devroe Arrested by Lubbock Police on Burglary Charges

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:38 +0000

On Friday, May 17th, Lubbock police officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Fast Stop, located at 7302 4th Street.

Portion of Eastbound 34th Street to Close During Overnight Hours

Cole Shooter — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:30 +0000

The work is part of the ongoing 34th Street Rehabilitation Project. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes.

Candace Whitaker Named Lady Raider Basketball Head Coach

Allen Corbin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:28:11 +0000

Texas Tech has named Candace Whitaker as new head coach of the Lady Raider Basketball program.

Immunization Clinics Scheduled For Week of May 20th

Cole Shooter — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:22:39 +0000

The cost for children’s vaccines is $10 for one dose and $15 for two or more. Prices for adult vaccines vary.

Texas Tech Regents Vote to Not Increase Tuition, Fees For Upcoming Academic Year

Cole Shooter — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:17:28 +0000

This marks the second time that Texas Tech has not raised tuition and mandatory fees since December 2006.

Texas Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged, Lubbock's Rate Drops

Cole Shooter — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:40 +0000

Hale County's economic woes continue with an unemployment rate of 12.3 percent, signaling major problems following the closing of the Cargill Meat Processing Plant in Plainview.

Micro-Surfacing Work on Lubbock Streets Begins Tuesday

Cole Shooter — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:18 +0000

The City warns that there will be construction activity at different times during the process where the roadway could be blocked off without workers present.

KFYO Announces the Winner of the LSG Tactical "You Can Bear It" Contest

Rob Snyder — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:35:13 +0000

The winner was announced on Thursday's edition of Lubbock's First News on KFYO

Gas Prices Remain High in Lubbock and the Lone Star State

Allen Corbin — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:08:30 +0000

Fuel prices for motorists in Lubbock and the Lone Star State remain high. According to the weekly KFYO News Gas Price Survey, the average retail price of regular unleaded fuel in the Hub City is $3.35 per gallon, an increase of two cents from last week and the third straight week of price increases. At [...]

Former Bank of America Executive Sentenced to 37 Months for Embezzling Church Funds

Allen Corbin — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:59 +0000

53 year-old Donnie Wright will serve a 37 month federal prison sentence for embezzling money from a church.

Chad's Morning Brief: Benghazi Emails Released, Dewhurst Wants Probe of Texas Abortion Doctor, Economic Development in Lubbock, & More

Chad Hasty — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:57 +0000

The Chad Hasty Show airs 8:30-11am on 790AM KFYO.

Group to Hold Rally to Encourage Local Boy Scouts of America Representatives to Vote Against Allowing Openly Gay Members

Cole Shooter — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:39 +0000

The South Plains Council of the Boy Scouts of America has not disclosed how their national delegate votes will be cast at the group’s upcoming meeting on May 23rd in Grapevine, Texas.

Code Administration to Search East Lubbock Neighborhoods

Cole Shooter — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:54:44 +0000

The boundaries of the search are MLK Boulevard and I-27 on the east and west, and Regis Avenue and North Loop 289 on the North and South.

Texas Tech Announces Spring 2013 Graduation Schedule

Cole Shooter — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:38 +0000

The commencement speaker for Friday’s ceremonies will be Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Speaking at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies will be U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer.

Xcel Energy Seeks Fuel Cost Increase From Texas Customers

Cole Shooter — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:02:36 +0000

Under the proposed new fuel cost factor, an average increase of $5.87 per month could be expected for a customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

Imagine Lubbock Together Unveils Community Report to Supporters and Skeptics

Rob Snyder — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:55:19 +0000

Lubbock County Commissioner Patti Jones had some pointed words for those not on board with Imagine Lubbock Together's vision for the future of Lubbock

Second Lawsuit Filed in Deadly Wreck Involving 17-Year-Old Jessica Traylor

Cole Shooter — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:48:53 +0000

This lawsuit targets Traylor, her father, and the apartments at which Traylor was allegedly drinking prior to the wreck.

John Cornyn Calls on IRS Commissioner Steven Miller to Resign

Cole Shooter — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:55:00 +0000

The IRS is under fire from some U.S. politicians and watchdog groups after news broke of agents targeting tea party groups and other conservative organizations when they applied for tax exempt status.