Texas Tech defeats Texas for the first time in Austin since 1996. 

Texas Tech defeats Texas for the first time in Austin since 1996. 

Over the last few months property owners have had enough of thieves breaking into their cars. 

Over the last few months property owners have had enough of thieves breaking into their cars. 

Some fifth graders got the opportunity to explore the medical field as doctors for the day. They counter-standardized, went through E.R and other simulations to peak their interests. 

Some fifth graders got the opportunity to explore the medical field as doctors for the day. They counter-standardized, went through E.R and other simulations to peak their interests. 

A car crashed into a home in the 5500 block of Richmond Ave. Friday afternoon after a short police chase. 

A car crashed into a home in the 5500 block of Richmond Ave. Friday afternoon after a short police chase. 

Amidst reports of the Trump administration considering diverting disaster funding to border security, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn voiced his opposition at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin Friday afternoon.

Amidst reports of the Trump administration considering diverting disaster funding to border security, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn voiced his opposition at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin Friday afternoon.

Texas officials have voted to remove a 60-year-old Confederate plaque in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. 

Texas officials have voted to remove a 60-year-old Confederate plaque in the state Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War. 

Moonlight Musicals – Moonlight Arts Academy is now registering for spring classes. For more information contact Frank Rendon at fjrmoonlight@gmail.com or Justin Duncan at jldmoonlight@gmail.com.

Moonlight Musicals – Moonlight Arts Academy is now registering for spring classes. For more information contact Frank Rendon at fjrmoonlight@gmail.com or Justin Duncan at jldmoonlight@gmail.com.

Communities In Schools of the South Plains is pleased to announce it has achieved all Communities In Schools Total Quality System (TQS) requirements for national reaccreditation and has been reaffirmed as a Nationally Accredited Affiliate Organization by the National Communities In Schools (CIS) office.

Communities In Schools of the South Plains is pleased to announce it has achieved all Communities In Schools Total Quality System (TQS) requirements for national reaccreditation and has been reaffirmed as a Nationally Accredited Affiliate Organization by the National Communities In Schools (CIS) office.

The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions starts June 1, 2019, and the deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 18, 2019.

The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions starts June 1, 2019, and the deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 18, 2019.

This building will go up over the next year across from the DPS building in northeast Lubbock. With 161,000 square feet, it could serve as a data center, a manufacturing plant or a distribution facility.

This building will go up over the next year across from the DPS building in northeast Lubbock. With 161,000 square feet, it could serve as a data center, a manufacturing plant or a distribution facility.

In Lubbock one of the departments affected by the partial government shutdown, and likely to miss checks, is the National Weather Service.

In Lubbock one of the departments affected by the partial government shutdown, and likely to miss checks, is the National Weather Service.

Lubbock City Council started off the year with an ideological controversy. 

Lubbock City Council started off the year with an ideological controversy. 

A 30-year-old mother living outside Lubbock County, Maegan Hembree was last seen Feb. 26, 2013, and there has been no trace of her since. 

A 30-year-old mother living outside Lubbock County, Maegan Hembree was last seen Feb. 26, 2013, and there has been no trace of her since. 

A study from the American Medical Association indicated six percent of 15,000 young adults become addicted to opioids within the first year after getting their wisdom teeth out. 

A study from the American Medical Association indicated six percent of 15,000 young adults become addicted to opioids within the first year after getting their wisdom teeth out. 

In the midst of a three-week government shut-down, many Americans find themselves facing the reality that they will not receive a paycheck tomorrow. 

In the midst of a three-week government shut-down, many Americans find themselves facing the reality that they will not receive a paycheck tomorrow. 

South Plains College will offer a five-week Certified Nurse Aide course from Jan. 28 through Feb. 27 in Room 120 of the Technical Arts building. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

South Plains College will offer a five-week Certified Nurse Aide course from Jan. 28 through Feb. 27 in Room 120 of the Technical Arts building. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.

A driver escaped with only moderate injuries after a crash on the North Loop near Avenue Q Wednesday evening.

A driver escaped with only moderate injuries after a crash on the North Loop near Avenue Q Wednesday evening.

Lubbock Police arrested four juveniles and recovered stolen munitions from overnight car burglaries. PD confiscated four rifles, eight pistols, magazines and one suppressor.

Lubbock Police arrested four juveniles and recovered stolen munitions from overnight car burglaries. PD confiscated four rifles, eight pistols, magazines and one suppressor.

Improvements include a larger physical therapy center with state-of-the-art equipment as well as a new 3,000-square-foot performance zone.

Improvements include a larger physical therapy center with state-of-the-art equipment as well as a new 3,000-square-foot performance zone.

Two people have been hospitalized with serious injuries from a crash on U.S. 84 near the southeastern city limits.

Two people have been hospitalized with serious injuries from a crash on U.S. 84 near the southeastern city limits.

West Texans are no stranger to hot, dry conditions. 

West Texans are no stranger to hot, dry conditions. 

A Snyder man riding a motorcycle died in a one-vehicle crash north of Big Spring Monday.

A Snyder man riding a motorcycle died in a one-vehicle crash north of Big Spring Monday.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved a source of funding to keep Reagor-Dykes open for the next few weeks.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved a source of funding to keep Reagor-Dykes open for the next few weeks.

A suspect on the Texas Anti-Gang Center’s top 10 most wanted gang fugitives list is now jailed.

A suspect on the Texas Anti-Gang Center’s top 10 most wanted gang fugitives list is now jailed.

As chair of the House Republican Caucus, Lubbock Representative Dustin Burrows nominated Angleton Republican Dennis Bonnen as House Speaker. He won unanimous support.

As chair of the House Republican Caucus, Lubbock Representative Dustin Burrows nominated Angleton Republican Dennis Bonnen as House Speaker. He won unanimous support.

Attorneys for Reagor-Dykes and Ford Credit spent hours in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Tuesday arguing essentially the future of the Auto Group. Ford Credit filed a motion to allow it to take possession of vehicles and other collateral.

Attorneys for Reagor-Dykes and Ford Credit spent hours in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Tuesday arguing essentially the future of the Auto Group. Ford Credit filed a motion to allow it to take possession of vehicles and other collateral.

The former chief financial officer of the Reagor-Dykes Auto Group wants a delay before he must answer to discovery requests in a civil lawsuit because of the possibility of a criminal investigation.

The former chief financial officer of the Reagor-Dykes Auto Group wants a delay before he must answer to discovery requests in a civil lawsuit because of the possibility of a criminal investigation.

In a motion for summary judgment filed late Monday, attorneys for Ford Motor Credit ask a federal judge to order Bart Reagor and Rick Dykes to pay $112,041,555.36 plus interest and expenses in damages, as part of its ongoing lawsuit against the Reagor Dykes Auto Group.

In a motion for summary judgment filed late Monday, attorneys for Ford Motor Credit ask a federal judge to order Bart Reagor and Rick Dykes to pay $112,041,555.36 plus interest and expenses in damages, as part of its ongoing lawsuit against the Reagor Dykes Auto Group.

LPD is asking for you help in its investigation of a crash between a semi-truck and a car Monday evening. 

LPD is asking for you help in its investigation of a crash between a semi-truck and a car Monday evening. 

A Lubbock grand jury indites 25-year-old Carlos Rodriquez for the murder of Zoe Campos back in Nov. 2013. 

A Lubbock grand jury indites 25-year-old Carlos Rodriquez for the murder of Zoe Campos back in Nov. 2013. 

Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday afternoon, focusing on what is next for Lubbock. 

Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope delivered his annual State of the City address Tuesday afternoon, focusing on what is next for Lubbock. 

Lubbock Fire Rescue is warning of scammers calling Lubbock residents asking for monetary donations to LFR.  

Lubbock Fire Rescue is warning of scammers calling Lubbock residents asking for monetary donations to LFR.  

Former Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury is finalizing a deal to join the Arizona Cardinals (3-13) as head coach, FOX Sports’s Peter Schrager reported Tuesday afternoon.

Former Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury is finalizing a deal to join the Arizona Cardinals (3-13) as head coach, FOX Sports’s Peter Schrager reported Tuesday afternoon.

Lubbock Police were called to east 19th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at 6:08 p.m., Monday following reports of a semi-tractor trailer colliding with a pick-up truck. The driver of the pick-up, 75 year-old Levolla Jackson, was transported to UMC by ambulance with serious injuries. At last check, Jackson was in stable condition.

Lubbock Police were called to east 19th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at 6:08 p.m., Monday following reports of a semi-tractor trailer colliding with a pick-up truck. The driver of the pick-up, 75 year-old Levolla Jackson, was transported to UMC by ambulance with serious injuries. At last check, Jackson was in stable condition.

The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Bandera Ventures, a real estate development company from Dallas, will break ground on a speculative building in the Lubbock Business Park. The ground breaking will begin construction of the speculative building which will be 161,000 square feet. 

The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) and Bandera Ventures, a real estate development company from Dallas, will break ground on a speculative building in the Lubbock Business Park. The ground breaking will begin construction of the speculative building which will be 161,000 square feet. 

Plains Star, LLC, a subsidiary of Lawley’s Inc., recently purchased the ADM Milling Plant, located at 1208 N. Columbia Street, for their production of animal nutrition products. Initially the plant will bring five new jobs to Plainview and plans to have more than 20 employees within the next few years. Rehabilitation of the plant is scheduled to take six months. 

Plains Star, LLC, a subsidiary of Lawley’s Inc., recently purchased the ADM Milling Plant, located at 1208 N. Columbia Street, for their production of animal nutrition products. Initially the plant will bring five new jobs to Plainview and plans to have more than 20 employees within the next few years. Rehabilitation of the plant is scheduled to take six months. 

As we reported, four separate Lubbock small businesses were broken into and burglarized early Saturday morning.

As we reported, four separate Lubbock small businesses were broken into and burglarized early Saturday morning.

With the serious shortage of low income housing in the United States, and more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day nationwide, aging on the streets is on it’s way to reaching epidemic proportions.  

With the serious shortage of low income housing in the United States, and more than 10,000 people turning 65 every day nationwide, aging on the streets is on it’s way to reaching epidemic proportions.  

Lubbock State Representative Dustin Burrows will chair the Texas House Republican Caucus.

Lubbock State Representative Dustin Burrows will chair the Texas House Republican Caucus.

Tuesday may bring quite the showdown in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Ford Credit and Reagor-Dykes have lofted serious accusations in court documents. 

Tuesday may bring quite the showdown in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Ford Credit and Reagor-Dykes have lofted serious accusations in court documents. 

Attorneys for Reagor-Dykes have filed with the Bankruptcy Court a summary of the plan to reorganize the Auto Group, one day before the next scheduled court hearing.

Attorneys for Reagor-Dykes have filed with the Bankruptcy Court a summary of the plan to reorganize the Auto Group, one day before the next scheduled court hearing.

The boil water notice issued last week for the community of Wilson has been dropped.

The boil water notice issued last week for the community of Wilson has been dropped.

Lubbock-area Allstate agency owners recently joined Allstate volunteers across the state to secure Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grants to benefit 15 Texas nonprofit organizations who serve domestic violence survivors. This includes a $1,000 grant for Women’s Protective Services. The nonprofit will use the funding to support survivors and advance the work of the organization.

Lubbock-area Allstate agency owners recently joined Allstate volunteers across the state to secure Allstate Foundation Helping Hands® grants to benefit 15 Texas nonprofit organizations who serve domestic violence survivors. This includes a $1,000 grant for Women’s Protective Services. The nonprofit will use the funding to support survivors and advance the work of the organization.

“Reagor-Dykes is not dead”, reads part of the Auto Group’s response to Ford Credit’s motion to take vehicles and other forms of its collateral. 

“Reagor-Dykes is not dead”, reads part of the Auto Group’s response to Ford Credit’s motion to take vehicles and other forms of its collateral. 

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball is ranked No. 8 in this week’s AP Poll. 

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball is ranked No. 8 in this week’s AP Poll. 

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) today, showing the state is projected to have approximately $119.1 billion in revenue available for general-purpose spending during the 2020-21 biennium. The revenue estimate represents an 8.1 percent increase from the amounts available for the 2018-19 biennium. 

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) today, showing the state is projected to have approximately $119.1 billion in revenue available for general-purpose spending during the 2020-21 biennium. The revenue estimate represents an 8.1 percent increase from the amounts available for the 2018-19 biennium. 

According to the Lamesa Press-Reporter, first responders were called to a one-vehicle rollover accident about three miles north of Lamesa on Highway 87 shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday. Three individuals were transported by medical helicopter. Ambulances from both Dawson County Hospital District and Lynn County Hospital District assisted in treating the victims.

According to the Lamesa Press-Reporter, first responders were called to a one-vehicle rollover accident about three miles north of Lamesa on Highway 87 shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday. Three individuals were transported by medical helicopter. Ambulances from both Dawson County Hospital District and Lynn County Hospital District assisted in treating the victims.

(Press Release) The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Bailey County maintenance crew is scheduled to make road repairs to US 70/SH 214 (N. 1st Street) in Muleshoe beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2. 

(Press Release) The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Bailey County maintenance crew is scheduled to make road repairs to US 70/SH 214 (N. 1st Street) in Muleshoe beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2. 

There is something to be said about history being cyclical. Back in 1979, agricultural activists rode tractors cross-country at 15 miles per hour, no more than a hundred miles a day, to take their pleas to Washington.  

There is something to be said about history being cyclical. Back in 1979, agricultural activists rode tractors cross-country at 15 miles per hour, no more than a hundred miles a day, to take their pleas to Washington.  

Lubbock Police confirm a child was struck by a vehicle at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 98th and Frankford.

Lubbock Police confirm a child was struck by a vehicle at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 98th and Frankford.

For the first time Red Raider fans were able to sit back and enjoy a beer at the United Supermarkets Arena. 

For the first time Red Raider fans were able to sit back and enjoy a beer at the United Supermarkets Arena. 

Lubbock Police are investigating a string of burglaries overnight. Police report four businesses were targeted early Saturday morning.  

Lubbock Police are investigating a string of burglaries overnight. Police report four businesses were targeted early Saturday morning.  

With Democrats in control of the house, It is clear Speaker Nancy Pelosi will have her hands full. The government is still partly shut down and Lubbock Congressman Jodey Arrington said it is up to the new House Majority to compromise and work with the President.  

With Democrats in control of the house, It is clear Speaker Nancy Pelosi will have her hands full. The government is still partly shut down and Lubbock Congressman Jodey Arrington said it is up to the new House Majority to compromise and work with the President.  

The number of total drug overdoses has jumped 54 percent each year between 2011 and 2016. 

The number of total drug overdoses has jumped 54 percent each year between 2011 and 2016. 

The USDA is delaying key crop reports because of the partial government shutdown.

The USDA is delaying key crop reports because of the partial government shutdown.

Since a sale of the Auto Group didn’t happen and a plan of reorganization has yet to be filed, Ford Credit is now asking the bankruptcy judge to allow it to take possession of its vehicles and all other collateral. 

Since a sale of the Auto Group didn’t happen and a plan of reorganization has yet to be filed, Ford Credit is now asking the bankruptcy judge to allow it to take possession of its vehicles and all other collateral. 

City of Wilson water service is down Friday afternoon after a main was hit.

City of Wilson water service is down Friday afternoon after a main was hit.

Three people died and three others were injured in a crash in the eastern Panhandle Thursday morning, when snow was on the Interstate.

Three people died and three others were injured in a crash in the eastern Panhandle Thursday morning, when snow was on the Interstate.

Former Coronado High School teacher Scott Hall, who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student, has violated conditions of his pretrial release. 

Former Coronado High School teacher Scott Hall, who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former student, has violated conditions of his pretrial release. 

At 8:30 a.m. the Olton Fire Department was on scene of a two-car wood-frame garage fire in the 200 block block of Avenue C.  According to the Olton Enterprise, an early 80’s pickup was inside the garage and was destroyed.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office in Lubbock has been asked to investigate the cause.

At 8:30 a.m. the Olton Fire Department was on scene of a two-car wood-frame garage fire in the 200 block block of Avenue C.  According to the Olton Enterprise, an early 80’s pickup was inside the garage and was destroyed.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office in Lubbock has been asked to investigate the cause.

Tonight LPD will be hosting a ‘Meet the Recruiter’ night for any individuals interested in applying to become a Lubbock Police Officer. Recruiters and LPD Academy staff will be on standby to answer any questions about the requirements, what it’s like to be an officer, what it takes mentally and physically and the application process. 

Tonight LPD will be hosting a ‘Meet the Recruiter’ night for any individuals interested in applying to become a Lubbock Police Officer. Recruiters and LPD Academy staff will be on standby to answer any questions about the requirements, what it’s like to be an officer, what it takes mentally and physically and the application process. 

Benchmark Mortgage will host two classes, Military Mortgage Boot Camp and Military Relocation Professional, to help Realtors and builders understand the needs of Veterans in the home buying process. 

Benchmark Mortgage will host two classes, Military Mortgage Boot Camp and Military Relocation Professional, to help Realtors and builders understand the needs of Veterans in the home buying process. 

All north and southbound lanes of North Zenith Avenue are shut down between East Baylor Street and East 1st Street due to a crash. 

All north and southbound lanes of North Zenith Avenue are shut down between East Baylor Street and East 1st Street due to a crash. 

The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crime Unit partners detectives from Lubbock Police Department and the Lubbock County’s Sheriff Office to solve ongoing cases. Part of their mandate is unsolved murders and disappearances dating back decades.

The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crime Unit partners detectives from Lubbock Police Department and the Lubbock County’s Sheriff Office to solve ongoing cases. Part of their mandate is unsolved murders and disappearances dating back decades.

A free download on smartphones, Aira works through augmented reality. This allows a user to call an expert on the app, letting the agent see and communicate the user’s surroundings.

A free download on smartphones, Aira works through augmented reality. This allows a user to call an expert on the app, letting the agent see and communicate the user’s surroundings.

A silver tsunami is rapidly approaching. The baby boomer generation is retiring, and the rate of Texans over 65 will double by 2030.  

A silver tsunami is rapidly approaching. The baby boomer generation is retiring, and the rate of Texans over 65 will double by 2030.  

A pickup crashed from US 87 onto the embankment below at 98th Street.

A pickup crashed from US 87 onto the embankment below at 98th Street.

Class 2018-1 went 10-8 into service Thursday night. The ceremony ended the first probationary year on the job. They’re no longer rookies, they’re actual hosemen.

Class 2018-1 went 10-8 into service Thursday night. The ceremony ended the first probationary year on the job. They’re no longer rookies, they’re actual hosemen.

An auto leasing company that did business with Reagor-Dykes has filed a motion in bankruptcy court asking the administrative and legal teams to turn over information it needs.

An auto leasing company that did business with Reagor-Dykes has filed a motion in bankruptcy court asking the administrative and legal teams to turn over information it needs.

A man leads troopers and police on a chase through Lubbock, Thursday morning, hitting multiple cars along the way. 

A man leads troopers and police on a chase through Lubbock, Thursday morning, hitting multiple cars along the way. 

The average is $1.82 this week in Lubbock, though many stations are selling today below $1.80. A year ago the average was $2.23.

The average is $1.82 this week in Lubbock, though many stations are selling today below $1.80. A year ago the average was $2.23.

Texas’ economy continued roaring in December, with sales tax receipts up 4.7 percent compared to the same month in 2017.

Texas’ economy continued roaring in December, with sales tax receipts up 4.7 percent compared to the same month in 2017.

As of mid-day Thursday the northbound I-27 exit ramp to the Marsha Sharp Freeway is closed because of a crash. Also, the eastbound Marsha Sharp Freeway access road at I-27 is down to one lane. 

As of mid-day Thursday the northbound I-27 exit ramp to the Marsha Sharp Freeway is closed because of a crash. Also, the eastbound Marsha Sharp Freeway access road at I-27 is down to one lane. 

South Plains College will offer the Texas License to Carry a Handgun class on Jan. 12 (Saturday) in the Law Enforcement Technology building on the Levelland campus. The class will begin at 8 a.m. with breaks every hour as well as a one-hour lunch break. Students need to register and pay in advance. Space is limited. 

South Plains College will offer the Texas License to Carry a Handgun class on Jan. 12 (Saturday) in the Law Enforcement Technology building on the Levelland campus. The class will begin at 8 a.m. with breaks every hour as well as a one-hour lunch break. Students need to register and pay in advance. Space is limited. 

On Tuesday Jan. 1, Gaines County Deputies were contacted regarding a deceased male located in a pasture in the Whiterock area of far northwestern Gaines County.  The male was identified as Manuel Morales Martinez Jr., 30, from Lubbock. The cause of death is not know. At this time, no foul play is suspected.

On Tuesday Jan. 1, Gaines County Deputies were contacted regarding a deceased male located in a pasture in the Whiterock area of far northwestern Gaines County.  The male was identified as Manuel Morales Martinez Jr., 30, from Lubbock. The cause of death is not know. At this time, no foul play is suspected.

Eastbound lanes of 82nd Street from Utica to Orlando will be closed for utility work beginning Thursday. 

Eastbound lanes of 82nd Street from Utica to Orlando will be closed for utility work beginning Thursday. 

Dogs are a part of our society. For many they bring unity and joy, but they can also do much more. People with disabilities or even those seeking comfort, turn to canines.  

Dogs are a part of our society. For many they bring unity and joy, but they can also do much more. People with disabilities or even those seeking comfort, turn to canines.  

Stacy McKenzie began her role as the City of Lubbock’s library director Wednesday. 

Stacy McKenzie began her role as the City of Lubbock’s library director Wednesday. 

According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, a patient was smoking inside a room on the third floor, while taking an oxygen treatment.

According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, a patient was smoking inside a room on the third floor, while taking an oxygen treatment.

Civil asset forfeiture allows the seizing of property related to a crime. It’s used by law enforcement agencies to fight and deter crime, but opponents say innocent people often end up losing their belongings.

Civil asset forfeiture allows the seizing of property related to a crime. It’s used by law enforcement agencies to fight and deter crime, but opponents say innocent people often end up losing their belongings.

The South Plains College will provide Professional Truck Driving School starting Jan. 28. New classes will begin every two weeks. The cost is $4995. Classes will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch break from 11 a.m. to noon. 

The South Plains College will provide Professional Truck Driving School starting Jan. 28. New classes will begin every two weeks. The cost is $4995. Classes will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch break from 11 a.m. to noon. 

January is a month filled with new goals, resolutions and hopeful beginnings. It is also National Blood Donor Month, and Vitalant is paying tribute to its dedicated donors and encouraging people to save the lives of others by donating blood throughout the month.

January is a month filled with new goals, resolutions and hopeful beginnings. It is also National Blood Donor Month, and Vitalant is paying tribute to its dedicated donors and encouraging people to save the lives of others by donating blood throughout the month.

Even though the families of Roman Pinner and McClain Maes didn’t expect the New Year’s baby to be theirs, January 1 will be more than just a holiday to them.

Even though the families of Roman Pinner and McClain Maes didn’t expect the New Year’s baby to be theirs, January 1 will be more than just a holiday to them.

As we begin a new year, we’re taking a look back at the top stories of the past year.

As we begin a new year, we’re taking a look back at the top stories of the past year.

Lubbock Police have arrested a 16-year-old girl for stabbing and nearly killing a woman early Christmas morning in east Lubbock. 

Lubbock Police have arrested a 16-year-old girl for stabbing and nearly killing a woman early Christmas morning in east Lubbock. 

Lubbock County’s new county judge is on the job, after being sworn into office.

Lubbock County’s new county judge is on the job, after being sworn into office.

It is likely that you have made a list of resolutions but it is just as likely that you will break those resolutions by the end of the month. 

It is likely that you have made a list of resolutions but it is just as likely that you will break those resolutions by the end of the month. 

Curtis Parrish will be sworn in as Lubbock County Judge New Year’s Day and plans to “hit the ground running” at the next commissioners court meeting Wednesday, Jan. 2. Parrish won the Republican party primary runoff race in May, carrying 54 percent of the votes.  

Curtis Parrish will be sworn in as Lubbock County Judge New Year’s Day and plans to “hit the ground running” at the next commissioners court meeting Wednesday, Jan. 2. Parrish won the Republican party primary runoff race in May, carrying 54 percent of the votes.  

Law Enforcement will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers.  

Law Enforcement will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers.  

The stock market ended a miserable year on a positive note but still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade. After setting a series of records through the late summer and early fall, major U.S. indexes fell sharply after early October, leaving them all in the red for the year on Monday. 

The stock market ended a miserable year on a positive note but still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade. After setting a series of records through the late summer and early fall, major U.S. indexes fell sharply after early October, leaving them all in the red for the year on Monday. 

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball remains ranked #11 in this week’s AP Poll, following a 71-46 win against UT-Rio Grande Valley. Duke, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kansas also remain as the top five teams in the country. Big 12 conference play for the Red Raiders begins in Morgantown against West Virginia on Wednesday.

Texas Tech Men’s Basketball remains ranked #11 in this week’s AP Poll, following a 71-46 win against UT-Rio Grande Valley. Duke, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kansas also remain as the top five teams in the country. Big 12 conference play for the Red Raiders begins in Morgantown against West Virginia on Wednesday.

In a reply to the State’s request of $2 million for bail, Thomas Michael Dixon’s attorneys are reiterating their request of $100,000 for bail in a motion filed in the the 7th Court of Appeals.

In a reply to the State’s request of $2 million for bail, Thomas Michael Dixon’s attorneys are reiterating their request of $100,000 for bail in a motion filed in the the 7th Court of Appeals.

While New Years Eve is all about celebration, it can actually be tough for some veterans, especially those coping with even mild post traumatic stress. 

While New Years Eve is all about celebration, it can actually be tough for some veterans, especially those coping with even mild post traumatic stress. 

Lubbock Police responded to reports of a shooting on the 4700 hundred block of 29th street Saturday evening.  

Lubbock Police responded to reports of a shooting on the 4700 hundred block of 29th street Saturday evening.  

Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a fire at University Medical Center just before 9 p.m. Saturday.

Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a fire at University Medical Center just before 9 p.m. Saturday.

Stray pets wrap up most of the resources of Lubbock Animal Services.  “I can go just across the loop over here and find at least 15 of them out right now,” said Kristi Keene, a dog 

Stray pets wrap up most of the resources of Lubbock Animal Services.  “I can go just across the loop over here and find at least 15 of them out right now,” said Kristi Keene, a dog 

In an effort to increase transparency for patients, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals to post their standard prices online.

In an effort to increase transparency for patients, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals to post their standard prices online.

More and more people are giving CBD or Cannabidiol a go. The industry is projected to gain even more hype in 2019, especially after the Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing it from the Controlled Substance Act.  

More and more people are giving CBD or Cannabidiol a go. The industry is projected to gain even more hype in 2019, especially after the Farm Bill legalized hemp by removing it from the Controlled Substance Act.  

Court filings indicate Joe Frank Rodriguez went into the vault multiple times to remove various amounts of cash for personal use.

Court filings indicate Joe Frank Rodriguez went into the vault multiple times to remove various amounts of cash for personal use.

El Paso police say a Fort Bliss soldier has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack that killed a woman and wounded two other soldiers. 

El Paso police say a Fort Bliss soldier has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack that killed a woman and wounded two other soldiers. 

According to court documents, the State has requested bail be set at $2 million pending a retrial of Thomas Michael Dixon.

According to court documents, the State has requested bail be set at $2 million pending a retrial of Thomas Michael Dixon.

The DPS reports an unlicensed juvenile is responsible for the wreck yesterday on Highway 114 just outside Smyer.

The DPS reports an unlicensed juvenile is responsible for the wreck yesterday on Highway 114 just outside Smyer.

A family member says the nation’s oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be oldest living man in the U.S. has died in Texas. Richard Overton was 112. Shirley Overton, whose husband was Richard’s cousin, says the Army veteran died Thursday evening at a rehab facility in Austin.

A family member says the nation’s oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be oldest living man in the U.S. has died in Texas. Richard Overton was 112. Shirley Overton, whose husband was Richard’s cousin, says the Army veteran died Thursday evening at a rehab facility in Austin.

By Texas Education Agency standards, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy in East Lubbock is a failing school and has been for the last five years. The TEA is now forcing Lubbock ISD to take action.

By Texas Education Agency standards, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy in East Lubbock is a failing school and has been for the last five years. The TEA is now forcing Lubbock ISD to take action.

An attorney prosecuting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on criminal securities fraud charges is asking the state’s highest court to reconsider a ruling that has left the future of the case uncertain.  

An attorney prosecuting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on criminal securities fraud charges is asking the state’s highest court to reconsider a ruling that has left the future of the case uncertain.  

To say the stock market has been volatile this month may be an understatement. In fact, the DOW has either gained or lost more than 350 points in eight of the past nine trading sessions. 

To say the stock market has been volatile this month may be an understatement. In fact, the DOW has either gained or lost more than 350 points in eight of the past nine trading sessions. 

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a series of regional public workshops to gain insight from the public regarding the federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. A Lubbock workshop is scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 9, at the Lubbock County Courthouse Annex building, First Floor Lobby, 916 Main Street. 

The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a series of regional public workshops to gain insight from the public regarding the federal Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. A Lubbock workshop is scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, January 9, at the Lubbock County Courthouse Annex building, First Floor Lobby, 916 Main Street. 

A federal judge has granted Ford Motor Credit’s request to separate its claims against the bankrupt Reagor-Dykes Auto Group entities and will allow Ford’s original multi-million dollar federal lawsuit to proceed against separately-named co-owners Bart Reagor and Rick Dykes.

A federal judge has granted Ford Motor Credit’s request to separate its claims against the bankrupt Reagor-Dykes Auto Group entities and will allow Ford’s original multi-million dollar federal lawsuit to proceed against separately-named co-owners Bart Reagor and Rick Dykes.

A man is dead after being shot by a homeowner last night just before 10:00 p.m., near 38th Street and Joliet Ave. 

A man is dead after being shot by a homeowner last night just before 10:00 p.m., near 38th Street and Joliet Ave. 

The IRS reported a 60 percent increase in phishing email scams this year. Criminals will pretend to be someone else and try to take advantage of your giving spirit.

The IRS reported a 60 percent increase in phishing email scams this year. Criminals will pretend to be someone else and try to take advantage of your giving spirit.

With it being the busiest holiday shopping season in six years, it can be difficult to keep a budget in the middle of this spending spree.  Financial Planner Jeff Nicholas said the most common problem during this time of year is people spending over their limit and not worrying about it until after the holiday season. In fact, almost 3 in 10 shoppers are still paying off holiday debt from last year. “It’s easy to get behind the eight ball on this deal, so when you start t…

With it being the busiest holiday shopping season in six years, it can be difficult to keep a budget in the middle of this spending spree.  Financial Planner Jeff Nicholas said the most common problem during this time of year is people spending over their limit and not worrying about it until after the holiday season. In fact, almost 3 in 10 shoppers are still paying off holiday debt from last year. “It’s easy to get behind the eight ball on this deal, so when you start t…

AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) – President Donald Trump, who is visiting Iraq, says he has “no plans at all” to remove U.S. troops from the country.    Trump is making his first presidential trip to a troubled region in the wake of his recent decision to pull U.S. forces from neighboring Syria.

AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) – President Donald Trump, who is visiting Iraq, says he has “no plans at all” to remove U.S. troops from the country.    Trump is making his first presidential trip to a troubled region in the wake of his recent decision to pull U.S. forces from neighboring Syria.

The Salvation Army reports it raised more than $251,000 in it’s Red Kettle campaign.  This year’s campaign goal was $250,000.

The Salvation Army reports it raised more than $251,000 in it’s Red Kettle campaign.  This year’s campaign goal was $250,000.

A big reason for this high beef demand is the increased popularity in Texas barbecue and its signature meat product of brisket. 

A big reason for this high beef demand is the increased popularity in Texas barbecue and its signature meat product of brisket. 

Since 2000 the rate of opioid overdose deaths has skyrocketed, with nearly 700 thousand victims since. The U.S. has the highest rate of drug overdoses in the world and the American Red Cross is launching an educational campaign to help slow down the opioid epidemic. Every 12 minutes an American dies from an opioid overdose. 

Since 2000 the rate of opioid overdose deaths has skyrocketed, with nearly 700 thousand victims since. The U.S. has the highest rate of drug overdoses in the world and the American Red Cross is launching an educational campaign to help slow down the opioid epidemic. Every 12 minutes an American dies from an opioid overdose. 

A witness described a man’s leg as “exploding” when he was shot Monday afternoon near the intersection of the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Avenue Q. 

A witness described a man’s leg as “exploding” when he was shot Monday afternoon near the intersection of the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Avenue Q. 

The Salvation Army of Lubbock reported it’s short about $30,000 in this year’s Red Kettle Campaign Monday, the final day of the campaign. The campaign and its $250,000 goal is the Army’s largest and most iconic fundraiser.

The Salvation Army of Lubbock reported it’s short about $30,000 in this year’s Red Kettle Campaign Monday, the final day of the campaign. The campaign and its $250,000 goal is the Army’s largest and most iconic fundraiser.

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter point, the fourth increase this year. Financial adviser Jeffrey Nicholas says it could be pretty significant in a number of ways. 

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter point, the fourth increase this year. Financial adviser Jeffrey Nicholas says it could be pretty significant in a number of ways. 

To the men and women of the Lubbock Police Department, Steven Winters will now go by Chaplain. 

To the men and women of the Lubbock Police Department, Steven Winters will now go by Chaplain. 

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