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HB 1451 Rules Being Outlined to Cut Back on Texas Puppy Mills [AUDIO]

meeee-245x215 By Julie Fisher August 12, 2011

A committee is being formed to outline regulation in a new bill intended to prevent puppy mills in the state of Texas. Read more and listen to an interview with Texas Humane Legislation Network Executive Director Monica Hardy after the jump.

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Dublin Dr. Pepper Responds to Lawsuit by Dr. Pepper Cooperation

meeee-245x215 By Julie Fisher August 10, 2011

The small-town producer of Dr. Pepper has released it's response to a lawsuit from Dr. Pepper Snapple.

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2011 Drought Second Worst Drought in Texas History

meeee-245x215 By Julie Fisher August 9, 2011

Surprise, surprise! This year's drought is quickly climbing up the ranks to take its place as the worst drought on record.

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Category: Lubbock News, Regional News, State News
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AWOL Soldier Naser Abdo Indicted on Three Federal Charges for Fort Hood Scheme

meeee-245x215 By Julie Fisher August 9, 2011

The AWOL soldier who was found with a bomb near Fort Hood, Texas has been indicted.

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Clock Ticking For Farmers Wanting to Purchase Noninsurable Crop Coverage

meeee-245x215 By Julie Fisher August 9, 2011

The closing date for purchasing coverage for your noninsurable crops is quickly approaching. Read more for information on qualifying for FSA assistance.

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Category: Lubbock News, Regional News, State News
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Warren Jeffs Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentence

100_0639 By Robert Snyder August 9, 2011

Polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs was sentenced by a Tom Green County jury this morning after being convicted of two sexual assault counts against him last week.

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Texas Town Shuts Off Water in the Middle of Massive Drought

100_1239 By Ariel Walden August 9, 2011

Take a look around Lubbock and you can see the effects this drought has been having on us. It's pretty bad here, but it could be a lot worse. We still have water, which is more than I can say for another Texas town.

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Category: Opinion, State News
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Man That Shot Pistol on Texas Capitol Steps Pleads Guilty in Plea Agreement

100_0928 By Cole Shooter August 8, 2011

Cardenas stood on the steps of the Texas Capitol on January 21st, 2010, and shot a pistol into the air multiple times, before being tackled by nearby State Troopers. The incident prompted around $3 million in security upgrades for the Capitol.

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Lubbock ISD, Other Area School Districts Fail to Meet Federal Progress Standards

100_0928 By Cole Shooter August 5, 2011

The most common reasons for Texas schools missing AYP targets were students missing required mathematics and reading passing rates in the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test.

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Polygamist Sect Leader Warren Jeffs Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Two Girls

100_0928 By Cole Shooter August 4, 2011

The 55-year-old Jeffs faces a maximum sentence of life in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault of a child Thursday afternoon.

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