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Severe Weather Pelts the South Plains Again This Week

Rob Snyder — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:16:24 +0000

Another round of severe weather brought hail and tornadic activity to the South Plains

Clovis Police Capture Escaped Inmate Ruben Hernandez

Cole Shooter — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:07:55 +0000

Forty-year-old Ruben Hernandez ran out of the Clovis Municipal Court Tuesday morning.

TxDOT to Add New Traffic Tools For Safety; Including Flashing-Yellow, Left-Turn Arrows

Rob Snyder — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:55:42 +0000

The new innovations will be implemented throughout the state and improve safety for motorists and roadside workers

Clovis Police Search For Escaped Inmate Ruben Hernandez

Cole Shooter — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:44:37 +0000

Hernandez was being held in the Curry County Detention Center on charges of Robbery and Illegal Possession of a Firearm. He also had outstanding charges in Clovis Municipal Court.

Levelland Wine And Music Festival to be Held This Weekend [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:18:26 +0000

On Tuesday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Sean Kirkpatrick from the Levelland Economic Development Corporation talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about an upcoming event for wine and music lovers.

Severe Weather Brings Baseball Size Hail and Tornadic Activity to Amarillo

Rob Snyder — Wed, 29 May 2013 07:52:05 +0000

Severe weather caused damage on Tuesday in both the South Plains and Texas Panhandle.

Bill Authored by State Rep. Charles Perry Signed into Law on Final Day of 83rd Legislature

Rob Snyder — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:59:33 +0000

A bill helping select veterans with some property tax relief was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry

Governor Rick Perry Calls for Special Session of the Texas Legislature

Rob Snyder — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:42:17 +0000

Texas legislators will have to stay in Austin for awhile longer as a special session is now underway

Governor Rick Perry Vetoes Senate Bill 346

Rob Snyder — Sat, 25 May 2013 22:44:00 +0000

Governor Rick Perry vetoed a controversial bill concerning political donations on Saturday

Interim President Named for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso

Rob Snyder — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:40:43 +0000

Texas Tech University System officials continue the process of transitioning TTUHSC at El Paso to a free-standing institution

Texas Task Force 1 Deployed to Oklahoma

Rob Snyder — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:37:38 +0000

The State of Texas is lending a helping hand to their neighbors to the North

Homemade Pipe Bomb Found Near Landfill in Clovis, New Mexico

Cole Shooter — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:17:19 +0000

Clovis police were called to the 2800 block of East Brady Avenue, just adjacent to the City of Clovis Regional Landfill around 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Statewide Amber Alert Issued for Two Missing Sisters

Rob Snyder — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:04:44 +0000

The Amber Alert was issued Thursday afternoon

Xcel Energy Settles With Consumer Groups For Electric Rate Increase

Cole Shooter — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:36:39 +0000

Xcel says the increase will help cover the cost of critical investments in new power lines, substations, and generating facilities to meet growing regional demand.

Amarillo Anesthesiologist Edgar Lockett, Jr. Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges

Cole Shooter — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:54:45 +0000

An indictment alleges that Lockett has not filed income tax returns since 1999, except for a joint return filed with his spouse for 2007.

Man Stabs Four at Albuquerque Church, Suspect Thought Choir Leader Was a Freemason

Cole Shooter — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:59:04 +0000

Capener has reportedly told investigators he believes that Masons are part of a conspiracy.

Skeletal Remains Found Those of Colorado City, Texas Teen Hailey Dunn

Cole Shooter — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:20:33 +0000

The teenager’s skeletal remains were identified by DNA and dental records.

Wayland Baptist University Dismisses CFO

Allen Corbin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:24:37 +0000

Wayland Baptist University has dismissed one of its executive staff members.

The Plainview based university suspended CFO James E. Smith back on March 13 of this year while an investigation took place into concerns about financial mismanagement according to the Plainview Daily Herald and WBU.

WBU also filed a civil lawsuit against Smith an

UPDATED: Missing Lockhart Girls Found

Rob Snyder — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:46:50 +0000

The Amber Alert was issued at 1:45p, Wednesday afternoon for the missing girls

Bill Curnow Of American Red Cross Says Overabundance Of West, Texas Donations May Create New Disaster [AUDIO]

Ariel Walden — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:32 +0000

On Monday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Bill Curnow of the American Red Cross talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about the latest going on with the recovery efforts in West, Texas.