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Loop 88 construction continues as work on Phase 3C begins

LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Next week, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is scheduled to continue work to transform FM 1585 into Lubbock’s second major state loop, Loop 88. Williams Brothers Construction Co, Inc., of Houston, Tx, is scheduled to begin construction along the Phase 3C Loop 88 project limits
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Ruidoso Downs moving Triple Crown races to Texas in 2027

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Thursday, the owners of the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announced that the Triple Crown races and other operations will be moving to Grand Prairie, Texas, in 2027. According to a news release, Johnny and Jana Trotter have agreed on a framework with Global...
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What Salary Do I Need To Afford a House in Lubbock in 2026?

The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has continued to set new monthly highs nearly every month since, pric
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South Plains producers turn to new technology to sustain ranching legacy

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Farmers and ranchers met at the National Ranching Heritage Center for the Ranching Technology Summit on Wednesday. Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Heritage Center, said the industry needs new innovation. “We focus here at the Ranching Heritage Center on the heritage of ranching. And
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BBQ, boutiques, Lowe’s among 29 Lubbock business shifts in August

August saw a boom of business openings and closings, along with new restaurants and upcoming announcements. From a place for hard-to-find treats to the closures of two decades-old Mexican restaurant s in Lubbock, here's what happened in August 2026. In 2023, August saw 30 business announcements reported by the A-J. Aug
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Fast tracking success: Texas looking to create 3-year degree programs

As Texas works toward establishing three-year degree programs at its public universities, some students like Kendra Burton have successfully accelerated their education through dual credits and online coursework.
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Woman killed in multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY —One person died in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred just after 1:30p.m. Wednesday in Leavenworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Chevy Malibu driven by Jayden Ramirez, 19, Shawnee, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just west of Bonner Springs approaching heavy traffic. The car s
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‘Check Your Facts’ — USC Legend Rips Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire for ‘Talking...

Keyshawn Johnson fires back at Joey McGuire after the Texas Tech head coach mocked USC’s home-opener attendance.
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Near Record Heat for Second Day of September, Stray Showers Possible

LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for September 2, 2026. Today’s High – 98° Tonight’s Low – 73° Today: A slightly warmer day is expected across the area Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s. Winds will be from the southwest
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Reward increased in 2017 Fatal Hit-and-Run

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say the reward connected to a 2017 fatal hit-and-run has been increased in hopes to generate fresh leads in the case. On February 10, 2017, at 12:36 a.m., a Lubbock Police Officer was flagged down by a motorist regarding an individual walking in the middle of the street on the eas

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