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It's been a busy couple of days in Lubbock, TX as several El Paso area runners advanced to the UIL state cross country meet. The UIL state cross country meet will be on November 1-2 in Round Rock, TX.

Three Lubbock ISD cross country runners advanced to the UIL state meet, including two on the girls' side. Monterey's Sydney ...

The Shark Tank approved Cousins Maine Lobster is staying in the Lubbock area, thanks to a franchise agreement. Here's the ...

Interest rates are more than a full percentage point lower than they were this time last year. Interest rates are sitting ...

Makaly Peña owns Kaly's Cakes and Sweets and has overcome many challenges in recent years in order to see her business thrive ...

Mano Negra Brewing Co. announced on social media Tuesday its last day open at its location will be December 15. “As Cactus ...

The Decatur Lady Eagles claimed a pair of state berths and ran their way into the top 5 at the 4A Region I championships ...

A Lubbock family is left to plan two funerals after a North Lubbock crash on Saturday, October 19. Briana Arredondo, the ...

UT Tyler’s men’s basketball team was picked 14th in the Lone Star Conference Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll, the league ...

Sunrise and sunset pictures from across Lubbock, the South Plains, and West Texas as captured by Lubbock-area listeners. The ...

Testimony is underway in the murder trial of Julio Gutierrez. He’s accused of shooting and killing his close friend Thomas ...