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Before the career came the first job. For generations of Lubbock residents, that meant starting in a kitchen or behind a counter.

United Supermarkets is making it easy to support families fighting muscular dystrophy. Just add a few dollars at checkout through their new Aisles of Smiles campaign.

As college football kicks off, Texas DPS reminds Texas Tech fans to tailgate safely and avoid drunk driving as campus welcomes a record 45,000 students.

Most Lubbock restaurant hiccups can be fixed on the spot if you speak up calmly and clearly about what went wrong.

Lubbock is celebrating Buddy Holly's birthday with a free party on Friday, Sept. 4 at Rave On Lounge. Enjoy live music, classic cars, food, and a drive-in screening of La Bamba starting at 6 p.m.

Lubbock friends keep saying they'll hang out, then life gets in the way. Somehow nobody's mad about it.

Brown sugar cookie dough and pumpkin pie are back at Dairy Queen. Fall flavors are here through late September at Texas locations.

Forty local makers are setting up shop at Nightmare On 19th Street for a spooky craft fair that's free to browse.

Crystals Event Center, a cornerstone of Lubbock's music and events scene for decades, is now on the market for 1.3 million dollars.

Golf Channel ranked Texas Tech No. 5 in its preseason poll, leading all Texas programs. Backed by three World Amateur Top 30 stars and All-American selections, the Red Raiders prepare for their season opener on Sept. 13 in Toledo.

Sometimes the best nights out happen when you go alone, and you might surprise yourself with what you discover.

Hazing at Texas Tech is strictly forbidden by university policy and illegal under Texas state law. Students face severe legal consequences, including felony charges for failing to report life-threatening incidents.

New buildings are popping up all over town, and residents are tired of guessing what they're for

Local nonprofit FosterALife is running a raffle with two $2,000 prizes to support kids in foster care across the region.

Lubbock's bus system is expanding to keep up with how the city's growing, and it starts September 28th.

Slaton Bakery bakes up an incredibly sweet tribute to Dolly Parton.

The City of Lubbock has installed a blue light emergency phone outside police headquarters. The system offers 24/7 direct contact to officers while allowing LPD to adjust lobby hours and put more personnel on patrol.

Lubbock city offices, public libraries, and landfills will close for Labor Day on September 7. Trash pickup moves to Tuesday and Wednesday, while the Buddy Holly Center stays open for his 90th birthday celebration.

Lubbock's got a learning curve, especially if you're used to walking everywhere. You'll need a car and some patience with those confusing exits.

Lubbock's water strategy relies on both ancient groundwater and modern reservoirs to ensure the city has enough for the next century.

Texas Tech in-state tuition averages around $11,800 per year. Compared to Texas' highest tuition at SMU ($67,000) and lowest at Alvin Community College ($3,100), Tech sits closer to the state average than you think.

Working at Buc-ee's sounds cushy until you talk to former employees. Turns out competitive pay comes with some pretty demanding expectations.

Four fashion shows, live music, and local wedding pros all in one place this Sunday. The Hub City Wedding Expo keeps things relaxed and fun.

Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer discussed proposed budget changes on KFYO, including shifting firefighters to a 24/72 schedule and adding 10 police officers. He also addressed a pending 18-month moratorium on high-resource AI data centers.

Looking for quality trees and shrubs without the weekday pro crowds? Wolfe Nursery Direct has Saturday morning hours for you.

Local ranchers around Lubbock are selling beef straight to families, from individual cuts to whole animals if you've got the freezer space.

Stuck at home this weekend? Lubbock's got plenty of free ways to keep yourself entertained without spending much.

Small Sliders is coming back to Lubbock, and this time the plans are way bigger. Two local entrepreneurs are opening at least three locations across West Texas over five years.

With Texas Tech University hitting a record enrollment of over 45,000 students, business leads as the most popular degree path at 21%, while education and social sciences sit at the bottom with 4% each.

Hundreds of carved pumpkins light up a trail through Lubbock parks this October, and your jack-o-lantern could be part of it.