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Wednesday morning top stories: Lubbock ISD town hall on naming of 3 new elementary schools
Lubbock ISD will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the naming of three new elementary schools.
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Morning Talk of the Town: Beyond the Walls Outreach's Back to School Bash
Beyond the Walls Outreach and Neighborhood Credit Union are hosting the second annual Back to School Bash in partnership with the Sherman Police Department to help local families prepare for the school year.
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Let's Talk About It: Roushell Hamilton Jr. and Ro4Sho Productions
A documentary about Palo Duro High School football coach Eric Mims Sr. premieres at Amarillo College on July 25.
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Be prepared: Outdoor Warning System test, Friday July 10
The City of Lubbock will test its Outdoor Warning System sirens for 3 minutes on Friday, July 10 at 9:30 a.m.
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Lubbock ISD asks for community input on naming of 3 new elementary schools
Lubbock ISD is seeking community input on naming three new elementary schools being constructed as part of the 2025 bond, with a town hall meeting scheduled for July 22.
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Fannin County courthouse feud continues with new investigative filing, lawsuit possible
Two Fannin County commissioners and two others filed a petition to investigate dropped felony theft charges that could lead to a lawsuit against former county officials.
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Amarillo Netplex 'Leagues after Dark' starts next week
The Amarillo Netplex announces its 'Leagues After Dark' competitive adult sports program running Friday nights from July 31 through August 28.
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Lubbock family honors Caprock Jazz Festival founder, Eric Strong
The Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council hosted its annual Caprock Jazz Festival featuring performances by local and regional artists.
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11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive surpasses 500-unit goal in Lubbock
Lubbock's 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive between law enforcement and fire rescue exceeded its goal of 500 units donated.
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'We're drowning': Sherman nonprofit seeks funds for dedicated vet facility
A Sherman nonprofit is raising funds to build a dedicated veterinary facility for its trap-neuter-release program focused on managing feral and stray cat populations in the Texoma area.
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Talarico's 'Frontera Tour' addresses border issues, affordability in El Paso
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, launched his 'Frontera Tour' with a town-hall meeting in El Paso to discuss immigration reform, education, and border issues.
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Lubbock nonprofit uses horses to help people heal through therapy
Refuge Services, a Lubbock nonprofit, offers equine-assisted therapy programs including hippotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy to help people improve their physical, emotional, and mental health.
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Matador woman spent a year relearning to walk after 2024 Fourth of July health scare
A Matador woman spent a year relearning to walk after experiencing a rare health condition that began on Fourth of July weekend 2024, affecting roughly 1 in 100,000 people.
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Denison-Cognac youth exchange program brings French students to Texas
French exchange students from Cognac are completing a youth ambassador program in Denison as part of a sister-city relationship dating back to the 1800s.
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Lubbock veterans honored at Senior Link Magazine cover photo shoot
Dozens of veterans gathered in Lubbock for the 12th annual Senior Link Magazine cover photo shoot, where a local quilt group honored 32 veterans with handmade quilts of valor.
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Two arrested in Sherman, accused of racing on Texoma Parkway
Two men were arrested in Sherman on Monday for racing on Texoma Parkway.
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Grand jury indicts former Frenship ISD aide on voyeurism charge
A former Frenship ISD aide was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury on voyeurism charges after admitting to inappropriate conduct with a seven-year-old student in May.
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Accident involving truck, tractor in Fannin County leaves two drivers injured
Two drivers were injured in a collision between a sand truck and farm tractor on US-82 in Fannin County, Texas on Monday afternoon.
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Community Coverage: Matador and Roaring Springs-where tradition runs deep
KCBD explores the small town of Matador, Texas, located 80 miles northeast of Lubbock, highlighting its Spanish architectural heritage, population of 570, and the historic Matador Ranch spanning 60,000 acres.
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Denison first responders approved for free one-year drone trial
Denison City Council approved a free one-year trial of a BRINC first responder drone to provide additional aerial support for emergency operations across multiple city agencies.
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Family-owned Thacker Jewelry has called Roaring Springs home since 1979
Thacker Jewelry, a family-owned business in Roaring Springs, has operated from a former bank building since 1979, with owner Joe Thacker continuing the jewelry manufacturing tradition in his hometown.
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Man faces several charges after US 75 incident involving gun, narcotics
A man was arrested in Howe after police say he drew a gun near US 75, fired a round, and fled into the woods before being taken into custody.
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Canadian couple revives Hotel Matador following life long dream of running historic bed & breakfast
A Canadian couple purchases and reopens the historic 8-room Hotel Matador as a bed and breakfast, fulfilling their long-held dream of owning a heritage property.
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Van Alstyne library reopens after 8-month renovation
The Van Alstyne Public Library reopened Saturday after eight months of renovations, adding a children's zone, meeting rooms, and expanded internet access to accommodate the city's growth.
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