State News

A 15-year-old boy died Saturday after falling from a pickup truck's running board on Avenue W. This marks the second fatal accident involving a fall from a moving vehicle in Lubbock within a single week.

Texas Tech Spirit Program is celebrating a historic run as the Pom Squad takes gold at the ICU World Championships and Cheer secures their second straight national title. Both teams dominated the competition in Orlando.

The Seventh Court of Appeals ruled that Gary Boren must be on the Lubbock District 4 ballot. The court found the city charter's residency rules take precedence over state law in this special election case.

Lubbock SWAT and DPS arrested three people at the Executive Inn after finding fentanyl, meth, and a handgun. Markquis Tates, Valerie Torres, and Joe Ramirez face multiple charges following the April 22nd raid.

The winning lotto ticket matched all six numbers on April 20.

Texas Speaker Dustin Burrows has launched an interim charge to protect minors online after a Uvalde shooting simulation was found on Roblox. The move aims to evaluate safety protocols on major gaming platforms.

About 26 years ago an idea was floated about passenger rail service. The routes were planned, but then what happened?

14 across Texas and New Mexico were indicted.

Lubbock is hosting four public meetings starting April 23 to gather input on the Arnett Benson Neighborhood Plan. Topics include safety, housing, and development. Residents are encouraged to attend at Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

Texas Tech has officially named Sofie Jones as the 65th Masked Rider. The Houston native will ride the new horse, Matador, as the university also transitions to new student hosts for the iconic Raider Red mascot.