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A Lubbock man faces multiple charges including evading arrest and aggravated assault after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into another car. The incident highlights the strict penalties Texas enforces for fleeing law enforcement.

A local tattoo institution is saying goodbye to its longtime home. Ghostriders is closing temporarily after losing its lease, but customers can still get inked before they go.

Former Texas Tech Sports Information Director and U.S. Army veteran Joe Hornaday has passed away at age 79. Texas Tech will honor his 30-plus years of service with a moment of silence at the Sept. 18 game at Galaxy Stadium.

Lubbock's baking up something sweet this Monday to fight Alzheimers, and they need your help spreading the word about their October walk.

That first chill of the season has us reaching for fuzzy socks and hot cocoa like we're heading into a real winter, not just a weekend break.

Lost your spare key? Several Lubbock shops handle duplication quickly, from big box stores to neighborhood locksmiths who know their stuff.

Lubbock is observing Suicide Prevention Month with local support services, including counseling from the Lubbock Public Health Department, and the upcoming 2026 Lubbock Walk on October 24 at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

Amarillo's hosting a major reptile expo soon. Hundreds of animals, supplies, and experts all in one place for two days.

Lubbock and Texas Tech are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with special events, including a free Texas Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert and the annual first responder flag display in Henry Huneke Park.

Lubbock used to have way more places open at 3 am. Now the late-night dining scene has shrunk down to just a handful of spots.

Texas Tech requires freshmen to live on campus, citing better grades and retention. But the price tag for housing and dining alone tops nine thousand dollars.

Lubbock's about to host something you've never seen before. Power Slap 23 brings professional slap fighting to the Texas Tech campus this September.

Two iconic 90s bands are teaming up for a free concert that'll bring back all those nostalgic feels.

Governor Greg Abbott visited Lubbock to unveil a comprehensive affordability plan, proposing a 50% property tax cut, discounted college degrees, lower health care expenses, and new regulations on data center energy use.

Texas Tech is bringing total nostalgia to homecoming with a free concert featuring the Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup on October 16. The night includes a parade, pep rally, and bonfire.

Lubbock's got plenty of chicken fingers and tacos, but what about other important categories of cuisine?

Foreigner's bringing fifty years of rock history to Buddy Holly Hall this October, and they're not just running through the hits.

Velvet Taco's Lubbock and Waco locations have quietly closed their doors after years of serving the community. Both spots are now marked as temporarily closed online.

Passport ready? Lubbock County and Texas Tech both handle applications, and the process is easier than you'd think.

Lubbock's chicken game is strong, but we might be reaching a breaking point with so many wings and tenders competing for the same customers.

Hundreds of flags will transform Huneke Park this week, honoring those who served and remembering September 11th.

As KFYO celebrates 99 years on the air, a look back at 1927 newspaper ads reveals how much Lubbock life has changed, from $10 shoes to 13-cent gas.

Texas hosts 537 data centers statewide, but Lubbock County is home to three major facilities—including a massive new $4.5 billion TeraWulf AI campus driving local growth.

That anonymous post you're about to share? Group admins can see who wrote it. Here's what you need to know before hitting send.

Abilene's Dexter and the Moonrocks new album drops soon, and they are celebrating with a free show in Lubbock.

Sleeping in your car isn't automatically illegal in Lubbock, but where you park makes all the difference.

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.