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A cleaning woman. A scalpel. A locked building on a Texas college campus. This 1967 Lubbock murder case left an entire city looking over its shoulder.

Lubbock police are seeking tips and offering a $1,000 reward for info on a July 5 shooting on East 17th Street that left multiple people injured. A suspect has been arrested in a separate fatal shooting that occurred the same night.

Somewhere between a camel ride and a giant snake presentation, CritterFest at the Science Spectrum turns a regular July weekend into something Lubbock kids will talk about for years.

Three Texas Tech women's golfers—Maja Ambroziak, Cameron Freund, and Danique Stokmans—were named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team for maintaining exceptional GPAs while dominating on the green.

Somewhere on Slide Road Wednesday afternoon, a burger-eating contest between military branches is about to settle something that drills and deployments never quite could.

Turns out, Lubbock has some very specific opinions about what makes a bad neighbor — and a few of them might hit a little close to home.

There's a certain kind of Lubbock person who can walk outside, sniff the air, and tell you exactly when the rain's coming. No app required.

Her friends said she had no enemies. No drama. No reason anyone would want to hurt her. That detail makes what happened on Memorial Day 2000 even harder to make sense of.

Sixteen years in, and Vamos a Pescar still draws a crowd before sunrise — free fishing, free lunch, and a lake full of catfish waiting at Buddy Holly Lake.

The Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show returns to the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on July 25-26. Featuring 400 tables of gear, ammo, and knives, this radio station is giving away pairs of free admission tickets online right now.

Lubbock ISD kicks off the 2026-2027 school year on August 12. From GOALS Day in October to extended winter and spring breaks, here is the complete guide to every holiday, teacher workday, and early dismissal date.

The happiest people in Lubbock probably aren't who you'd expect — and it has nothing to do with what's in their driveway or their bank account.

Somewhere in a Lubbock home right now, there's a USB cable from 2008 sitting next to a birthday candle shaped like the number 8. Nobody knows why. Nobody's throwing it out.

Three women who've led hospitals, school districts, and startups are sitting down together in Lubbock next week — and the conversation is already worth showing up for.

The Bureau of Land Management has placed more than 280,000 wild horses and burros into homes since 1973 — and Clovis is next on that list.

Thick-cut and hand-battered versus thin and flaky — turns out Lubbock has strong opinions about how its onion rings should be done.

Gov. Abbott has deployed state emergency resources, including rescue boats and helicopters, across West Texas as slow-moving storms threaten severe flash flooding, large hail, and damaging winds this week.

Four Texas Tech Red Raiders were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighted by Logan Hughes going 17th overall to the Astros. Caden Ferraro, Kyeler Thompson, and Matt Quintanar are also headed to the big leagues.

Lubbock ISD is making school registration a one-stop deal this July, and if you've got kids at multiple campuses, that part alone might be worth showing up for.

Those little moments in Lubbock that just go right — no fanfare, no prize money, just a quiet feeling that today might actually be your day.

Saturday is 7-Eleven Day, and that means free Slurpees — no catch, no purchase, just walk in and grab one between 11 and 7.

Turns out, knowing how to back up a trailer says a lot about a person in Lubbock.

Turns out what looks like a tangled mess of branches in your backyard tree might actually have a pretty fascinating name — and an even more interesting origin story.

Lubbock ISD is hosting a town hall on July 22 to gather community input on naming three new elementary schools and facilities funded by the 2025 bond. Residents can submit recommendations online until August 1.

Lubbock County is trying to stack up 60 pallets of bottled water for first responders — and they're not quite halfway there yet.

Texas Tech Athletics has announced its legendary eight-member 2026 Hall of Fame class. Featuring greats like Eric Gutierrez and Bradley Adkins, the icons will be officially inducted during the weekend of September 26.

They're cute, they stand upright, and they've apparently been casing your picnic for years. Lubbock's prairie dogs might be more organized than they look.

Texas leads the nation in animal-related deaths by a massive margin, recording 726 fatalities between 1999 and 2024. Learn why the Lone Star State tops the list and how you can stay safe during your next outdoor adventure.

The City of Lubbock is conducting its monthly Outdoor Warning System test this Friday. Learn the exact schedule, see where the sirens are located, and find out what actually triggers a real emergency alert.

A restaurant in Foster City just went viral — not for its food, but for what it now expects from the youngest guests at the table.