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Early voting opens today in Lubbock County. Before heading to the polls, voters should ensure they have a valid photo ID and review key Texas polling place rules regarding cell phones, political apparel, and firearms.

Election day is November 3rd. Lubbock voters can cast ballots early at several supermarket locations throughout the city.

Small-town charm meets good food in Slaton, where a local bakery and restaurant combo makes for an easy afternoon getaway.

Texas Tech remains undefeated at 6-0 following a dominant 53-25 Homecoming victory over Arizona State. The Red Raiders moved up significantly in national polls, landing at No. 5 in the Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the AP Poll.

Snyder's throwing its first beer and music festival this October, twelve hours of live music with zero cover charge downtown.

Texas Tech's Red Raiders are undefeated and ranked eighth nationally, but skeptics wonder if this team can handle real competition when it matters most.

That free couch by the dumpster might cost you two hundred bucks if you're not careful.

Local bands are playing live while people compete for cash prizes in costumes. Saturday night at Jakes is where Halloween gets real in Lubbock.

Four Texas Tech alumni piloting Texas Army National Guard aircraft will perform a homecoming flyover and visit UMC Children's Hospital patients before Saturday's game against Arizona State.

Lubbock Police Department needs emergency dispatchers. These folks answer the call when residents need help most, staying calm while guiding first responders to the scene.

As a freeze watch approaches Lubbock and West Texas, local drivers must prepare their vehicles. Experts recommend inspecting tires, checking antifreeze, testing car batteries, and verifying heaters before freezing temperatures hit.

Finally, Lubbock's hitting that sweet spot where a fireplace and fuzzy socks actually make sense again.

Turns out asking women about their reproductive plans is just as rude as it sounds, and it needs to stop.

Ragweed pollen is spiking in Lubbock right now, and it's triggering some seriously uncomfortable headaches for allergy sufferers across the area.

As Texas Tech prepares to face Arizona State for Homecoming 2026, a look back at Red Raider football history since 2000 reveals a surprising 54% win rate across 26 homecoming matchups.

TxDOT has scheduled overnight lane closures along US 87 at FM 41 south of Woodrow from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday. Drivers should plan for delays and follow posted detours as crews install new bridge decking.

Lubbock's violent crime is down 29 percent over the past year, even if the crime map makes it look worse than it actually is.

After surveying over three thousand miles of Texas roads, wildlife experts are giving hunters the green light for a promising season ahead.

You've probably judged someone for losing it over something small. Chances are they're carrying way more than you realize.

Lubbock residents complain about older kids trick-or-treating, but those teenagers could be doing way worse things on Halloween night.

Lubbock gets hit by tornadoes more often than you'd think. Here's what you actually need to do to stay safe.

West Texas drivers keep their vehicles loaded with layers, sunscreen, and dust protection because the weather here refuses to cooperate.

Lubbock's got a chocolate spot that puts those waxy mass-market bars to shame with creamy, velvety pieces worth savoring.

TxDOT is seeking feedback from local cyclists on the new Lubbock District Bicycle Plan. The proposed updates span multiple counties to improve road safety, and riders can submit input via an online map survey through Nov. 6.

Lubbock just celebrated the movers and shakers keeping our community thriving. Six standout businesses and individuals earned recognition for their impact.

Grand Central Station Antiques occupies the old Lubbock Bowling Club building, and the history runs deeper than you'd expect.

TxDOT is celebrating its mapping site's 20th anniversary with a new "Phantom Layer" featuring haunted spots across Texas. In Lubbock, the historic Lubbock Cemetery—home to Buddy Holly's grave—made the official list.

On Chad Hasty's birthday, KFYO and Texas Tech's Free Market Institute highlight ways to support the Chad Hasty Memorial Scholarship, empowering future leaders in political science and economics with $1,000 awards.

Lubbock's beloved pumpkin trail is back this fall, but Mother Nature just changed the game plan. Check before you go.

Those Western movie tumbleweeds you picture rolling across dusty plains actually show up most in winter, not summer. Right now, they're already piling up around town.