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Gov. Abbott has deployed state emergency resources, including rescue boats and helicopters, across West Texas as slow-moving storms threaten severe flash flooding, large hail, and damaging winds this week.

Four Texas Tech Red Raiders were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighted by Logan Hughes going 17th overall to the Astros. Caden Ferraro, Kyeler Thompson, and Matt Quintanar are also headed to the big leagues.

Lubbock ISD is making school registration a one-stop deal this July, and if you've got kids at multiple campuses, that part alone might be worth showing up for.

Those little moments in Lubbock that just go right — no fanfare, no prize money, just a quiet feeling that today might actually be your day.

Saturday is 7-Eleven Day, and that means free Slurpees — no catch, no purchase, just walk in and grab one between 11 and 7.

Turns out, knowing how to back up a trailer says a lot about a person in Lubbock.

Turns out what looks like a tangled mess of branches in your backyard tree might actually have a pretty fascinating name — and an even more interesting origin story.

Lubbock ISD is hosting a town hall on July 22 to gather community input on naming three new elementary schools and facilities funded by the 2025 bond. Residents can submit recommendations online until August 1.

Lubbock County is trying to stack up 60 pallets of bottled water for first responders — and they're not quite halfway there yet.

Texas Tech Athletics has announced its legendary eight-member 2026 Hall of Fame class. Featuring greats like Eric Gutierrez and Bradley Adkins, the icons will be officially inducted during the weekend of September 26.

They're cute, they stand upright, and they've apparently been casing your picnic for years. Lubbock's prairie dogs might be more organized than they look.

Texas leads the nation in animal-related deaths by a massive margin, recording 726 fatalities between 1999 and 2024. Learn why the Lone Star State tops the list and how you can stay safe during your next outdoor adventure.

The City of Lubbock is conducting its monthly Outdoor Warning System test this Friday. Learn the exact schedule, see where the sirens are located, and find out what actually triggers a real emergency alert.

A restaurant in Foster City just went viral — not for its food, but for what it now expects from the youngest guests at the table.

Fifteen years of showing up for local kids — and this year, six South Plains school districts are part of the kickoff happening Monday morning in Lubbock.

Texas Cottage Food Law has a detail a lot of home bakers miss — and it could mean the difference between a side hustle and a legal headache.

If the job applications keep going out but nothing's coming back, it might not be the market — it could be something a lot closer to home.

An Ector County traffic stop took a grim turn when deputies found a bullet hole and blood in a Tahoe, leading driver Usbaldo Carrasco to confess to the murder of Maria Ramirez.

Five former Texas Tech basketball stars are heading to Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League from July 9-19. See which of your favorite Red Raiders will be taking the court this summer.

West Texas could be looking at a wetter fall and winter, but what comes after that has some climate experts genuinely concerned about what follows the rain.

Somewhere between the gas station and a U-turn for fresh tortillas, a simple Saturday errand in Lubbock turned into something else entirely.

Lubbock locals have a gift for suffering in silence — and grocery store checkout lines might be where that skill gets its biggest workout.

Lubbock actually has a handful of restaurants where you can bring your own bottle — and some of them have been quietly doing it for years.

Turns out that chocolate bar might actually be doing something good — and there's a spot in Lubbock making it worth every bite.

Heading out in Lubbock? TxDOT's interactive map shows major construction delays on South Loop 289 and FM 1585. Here is what local motorists need to know about lane closures and project timelines before hit the road.

Lubbock city code inspectors are sweeping Tech Terrace tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Clean up overgrown plants, low tree limbs, and junked vehicles now to avoid a friendly fine. A free dumpster is available at 31st and Elgin.

Somewhere between the jet ski races and the Fourth of July cookouts, Buffalo Springs Lake quietly became one of the most talked-about spots in the 806.

Texas summers have a dark history — and some of the state's most haunting criminal cases share the same season in common.

Internationally trained guitar brothers Noah and Josh Thompson are bringing Roman Street's stunning flamenco-jazz fusion to Lubbock's Buddy Holly Hall this Friday. Tickets are still available for the show.

Summer has a way of turning backyards and parks into places where the fun can go sideways fast — and doctors in pediatric ERs know it better than anyone.