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Governor Greg Abbott announced $1.7 million in Texas Veterans Commission grants for six West Texas organizations, delivering direct financial, housing, counseling, and transit support to nearly 1,800 local military veterans.

Texas DPS is stepping up highway patrols for Labor Day weekend through Operation CARE to curb speeding, drunk driving, and Move Over law violations statewide.

We all scroll past plenty of posts that make us cringe. Local folks are sharing what really gets under their skin on social media.

Texas Tech football is back, and here's what you need to know before heading to Galaxy Stadium this season.

A Navy vet's bringing something special to Red Raider football this fall with performances that honor active duty and veterans alike.

Thirteen thousand years ago, mammoths roamed where Lubbock now stands. The land has transformed completely since then.

Ditching a mattress the wrong way costs the city real money and frustrates your neighbors.

Three days of live music coming to The Garden this September, with local bands battling it out for bragging rights.

Texas Tech fans heading to Galaxy Stadium this season face several game day updates. Key changes include road closures on Drive of Champions, upgraded security scanners, mobile ticket entry, pregame drone shows, and new grab-and-go options.

Front yard parking on grass is a no-go in Lubbock. The city takes it seriously enough to issue citations.

Antiques and florals might seem like an odd pairing, but this 50th Street shop makes it feel completely natural.

Lubbock Police are seeking answers in two separate cases. A $5,000 reward is offered for a fatal 2017 hit-and-run, while officers also investigate a tragic shooting and suicide that left two neighbors injured and dead on Tuesday morning.

Lubbock residents have over a dozen local spots to grab a fishing license, from Walmart to Bass Pro Shop to smaller gun shops.

Buddy Holly coffee mugs, prairie dog statues, and local art prints start appearing in every corner of your home.

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.