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Texas Tech basketball earns commitment from 2026 high school recruit

The Texas Tech basketball team added another member to its 2026 high school recruiting class Thursday. The Red Raiders received a commitment from Treaton Hall out of North Crowley in Fort Worth, he ...

Texas Tech, state leaders tout progress on critical security institute

Work on Texas Tech's Critical Infrastructure Security Institute in Lubbock is moving forward. Here's what to know about the ...
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Jasmyn Burns, Texas Tech softball turning a corner at crucial time

Being a few generations older than his players has a few drawbacks for Texas Tech softball head coach Gerry Glasco. Growing up in the Midwest, Glasco said it's sometimes hard to connect with players ...
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Lubbock judge, a Texas Tech alum, files to recuse in Sorsby lawsuit

A Lubbock district judge is recusing from Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit in which Sorsby is seeking eligibility for the 2026 Texas Tech football season. District Judge Phillip Hays, a Texas Tech University ...

Texas Tech baseball season ends with Big 12 tournament loss to BYU

BYU blasted five home runs among 12 extra-base hits and sent the Texas Tech baseball team to a first-round loss in the Big 12 ...

Warrant sheds light on charges for Lubbock police officer, firefighter

A Lubbock police officer and her firefighter boyfriend falsified her son's birth documents to keep away the child's ...

LPD investigating North Lubbock crash that left 1 dead

Lubbock police are investigating a Saturday night crash that killed a pedestrian they beleived was walking in the main lanes ...

Lubbock man indicted on murder charge in former rival's shooting death

A 44-year-old man charged with murder in a deadly shooting in April has been indicted by a Lubbock County grand jury.
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Texas Tech budget grows by $10M with George Strait partly to thank

The Texas Tech athletics budget for fiscal year 2026 recently grew by $10 million. Red Raiders have George Strait, Joey McGuire, his Texas Tech football team, and donors to thank. Tech's fiscal years ...
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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby files injunction vs NCAA in gambling probe

Lawyers for Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction to grant the would-be Texas Tech football quarterback eligibility for the 2026 season. The 514-page suit was filed in Lubbock County on Monday, May 18, ...
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Burlington announces second Lubbock store coming soon, here's where

A new Burlington will open in Lubbock this spring, according to a company news release. Burlington Stores, Inc., announced that a new location will open soon. Here's what to know about the upcoming ...
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Police officer, firefighter accused of falsifying child's birth record

A Lubbock police officer and a firefighter were arrested Tuesday afternoon, accused of falsifying a child's birth record. April Marie Mora, 38, and Jonathan Forkner, 39, were booked into the Lubbock ...