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LPD delivers for Lubbock Meals on Wheels
LPD delivers for Lubbock Meals on Wheels

For the third year in a row, the Lubbock Police Department teamed up with Lubbock Meals on Wheels staff to deliver a hot lunch to homebound people.

LPD continues to seek information on Level Nightclub homicide
LPD continues to seek information on Level Nightclub homicide

Lubbock Police is offering up to $5,000 for any information leading to the identification and arrest in the interest of the January 1st Level Nightclub shooting.

Bre Jackson
City of Lubbock dog parks short term closure
City of Lubbock dog parks short term closure

The City of Lubbock Dog Parks will close for maintenance on Thursday, May 14, 2020, for herbicide treatment to control noxious weed species.

Bre Jackson
Texas JBS meatpacking plant rejects state effort to test workers
Texas JBS meatpacking plant rejects state effort to test workers

Despite a growing coronavirus outbreak tied to the massive JBS Beef meatpacking plant north of Amarillo, the company has rejected the state's offer to test all of its employees.

South Plains College to honor 11 retirees
South Plains College to honor 11 retirees

South Plains College will say goodbye to 11 employees who retired in spring 2020.

Bre Jackson
Meals on Wheels receives grant from Communities Foundation of Texas, COVID-19 response
Meals on Wheels receives grant from Communities Foundation of Texas, COVID-19 response

Lubbock Meals on Wheels today announced it was awarded a $2,500.00 grant by the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) through funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to help with COVID-19 relief efforts.

Bre Jackson
Texas Tech's School of Veterinary Medicine adds accomplished assessment and curriculum expert
Texas Tech's School of Veterinary Medicine adds accomplished assessment and curriculum expert

Schmidt will work with faculty and administrators to analyze how the admissions and educational practices in place impact student learning and development.

Bre Jackson
Monte Dean Cluck to receive 2020 National Golden Spur award
Monte Dean Cluck to receive 2020 National Golden Spur award

Monte Dean Cluck, the fourth generation in his family to ranch and farm in the Texas Panhandle, has been named recipient of the 2020 National Golden Spur Award recognizing accomplishments by a single individual in the ranching and livestock industries.

Bre Jackson
Good Day Lubbock: Wednesday, May 13
Good Day Lubbock: Wednesday, May 13

Here is what's on Good Day Lubbock this morning 5-9 a.m. on FOX34. 

 

Kristin Carol
Man inducted on multiple counts of abusing children
Man inducted on multiple counts of abusing children

A Lubbock grand jury indicted a man with a history of sexually abusing children.

City council holds first meeting at Citizens Tower
City council holds first meeting at Citizens Tower

During its first meeting, council members approved accepting a grant for more than $600,000 to support the police department.

Businesses starting to recover after economic slowdown
Businesses starting to recover after economic slowdown

Businesses are reopening under new regulations, and some are already recovering from the economic slowdown. Since reopening on May 1, business has really picked up at HobbyTown.

Tori McGee
Staying a step ahead of the virus
Staying a step ahead of the virus

Meet the team working behind the scenes to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in its tracks.

Blair Sabol
Man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend's boyfriend indicted on new charges
Man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend's boyfriend indicted on new charges

The Lubbock grand jury has indicted a murder defendant for a related burglary.

Texas Office of Court Administration falls victim to ransomware
Texas Office of Court Administration falls victim to ransomware

The Texas court system is the latest victim in a string of cyber attacks amid the pandemic.

TTU Chancellor discusses healthcare beyond COVID-19 in Chamber webinar
TTU Chancellor discusses healthcare beyond COVID-19 in Chamber webinar

Texas Tech Chancellor Dr. Tedd Mitchell says the nation must do an autopsy of its response to the coronavirus.

Texas Tech climatologists hosts discussion during virtual 'Science by the Glass'
Texas Tech climatologists hosts discussion during virtual 'Science by the Glass'

During a discussion hosted by world renowned Texas Tech climatologist Katharine Hayhoe, she predicted the coronavirus pandemic is going to have an effect on the environment.

Man indicted for injuring one in a crash while driving under the influence
Man indicted for injuring one in a crash while driving under the influence

A Lubbock grand jury indicted a man for causing a crash while driving under the influence last June.

Tuesday: Lubbock at 605 COVID-19 cases; 227 active; 328 recoveries and 50 deaths
Tuesday: Lubbock at 605 COVID-19 cases; 227 active; 328 recoveries and 50 deaths

The City of Lubbock health department reported seven additional cases of the novel coronavirus among the county's residents Tuesday.

Gov. Abbott extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties
Gov. Abbott extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

Stephen Joseph Gifts t-shirt sales help support Lubbock Meals on Wheels
Stephen Joseph Gifts t-shirt sales help support Lubbock Meals on Wheels

Lubbock strong and Texas strong t-shirts are on sale for $10. $5 from the sale of each shirt will go in support of Lubbock Meals on Wheels.

Walmart COVID-19 drive-thru testing site updates hours
Walmart COVID-19 drive-thru testing site updates hours

Until Wednesday, May 13, the drive-thru location will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Starting Friday, May 15, the testing site will be open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays weekly from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Texas man sentenced to 60 years for sexually abusing child
Texas man sentenced to 60 years for sexually abusing child

A man from Water Valley, Texas, was sentenced today to serve 60 years in prison for producing hundreds of videos and images of himself sexually abusing a child.

5 teens charged after police chase in stolen vehicle
5 teens charged after police chase in stolen vehicle

The Major Crash Unit is investigating an early morning crash following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.

Gov. Abbott announces more than $1B in pandemic food benefits for TX families
Gov. Abbott announces more than $1B in pandemic food benefits for TX families

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission received approval to provide more than $1 billion in food benefits to families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or discounted school meals.

DOIN' GOOD: Highlighting local nurse during National Nurses Week
DOIN' GOOD: Highlighting local nurse during National Nurses Week

Nursing is one of a number of professions now referred to as essential workers. The fact is, nurses have always been, from every big city to every little rural town, absolutely essential.

Rachael Reagan