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Lubbock musician Mike Pritchard dies at 69

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Lubbock musician Mike Pritchard dies at 69

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated 5 hrs ago

Family and friends mourn the death of Lubbock blues icon Mike Pritchard.

Advocates call for more organ donors during National Donate Life Month

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Advocates call for more organ donors during National Donate Life Month

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated Apr 20, 2021

The Texas organization LifeGift is bringing awareness to the importance of organ donations this month.

Police: Ex-Texas deputy wanted in deaths of 3 is arrested

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Police: Ex-Texas deputy wanted in deaths of 3 is arrested

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Apr 19, 2021

Police in Texas say they’ve arrested a former sheriff’s deputy wanted in the shooting deaths of three people.

EMS: 3 adults fatally shot in Austin, no suspect in custody

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EMS: 3 adults fatally shot in Austin, no suspect in custody

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Updated Apr 19, 2021

Emergency responders say three people have been fatally shot in Austin and that no suspect is in custody.

Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst arrested on domestic violence charge

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Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst arrested on domestic violence charge

BY PATRICK SVITEK
Apr 14, 2021

Dewhurst ran against Ted Cruz for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate and was ousted from his No. 2 spot in Texas government by Dan Patrick.

Police identify victim in shooting that killed 1, injured 5 at Texas business

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Police identify victim in shooting that killed 1, injured 5 at Texas business

KBTX staff
Apr 9, 2021

Authorities have identified the person who died in a mass shooting Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company.

TEA on STAAR Test problems: 'What happened today is completely unacceptable'

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TEA on STAAR Test problems: 'What happened today is completely unacceptable'

KCBD Staff
Apr 6, 2021

On the first day of the STAAR test for fourth and seventh graders in Texas, the online testing platform experience connectivity issues and cau…

First day of STAAR testing canceled for thousands of students experiencing technical issues across Texas

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First day of STAAR testing canceled for thousands of students experiencing technical issues across Texas

BY DUNCAN AGNEW AND NEELAM BOHRA
Apr 6, 2021

Texas officials mandated that students take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness in person this year at monitored test sites, …

State lawmakers move to make alcohol-to-go permanent

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State lawmakers move to make alcohol-to-go permanent

Blair Sabol
Updated Mar 24, 2021

It began as a saving grace for the restaurant industry, now it's changing the game.

Texas company behind huge electricity bills seeks bankruptcy

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Texas company behind huge electricity bills seeks bankruptcy

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Updated Mar 16, 2021

The company that drew attention after sending huge electricity bills to customers after last month’s blackout-causing winter storm in Texas ha…

Gov. Abbott launches third week of Save our Seniors in 28 counties

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Gov. Abbott launches third week of Save our Seniors in 28 counties

KCBD Staff
Updated Mar 16, 2021

The state has allocated over 18,000 vaccine doses for the third week of the initiative, which the state will use in partnership with local off…

At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia

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At least 57 people died in the Texas winter storm, mostly from hypothermia

BY SAMI SPARBER
Updated Mar 16, 2021

The deaths occurred in at least 25 counties. And 25 of the fatalities occurred in Harris County. Some Texas deaths were caused by carbon monox…

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Texas Senate scrambles to advance bill that would force ERCOT to reprice energy charges from winter storm

By Shawn Mulcahy, Texas Tribune
Updated Mar 15, 2021

Senate Bill 2142, sponsored by state Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, had not even been filed when the day started Monday, but lawmakers suspende…

Mask mandate ends as businesses allowed to open 100%

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Mask mandate ends as businesses allowed to open 100%

Michael Cantu
Updated Mar 10, 2021

For the first time since March of 2020 businesses in Texas will be allowed to fully re-open.

Rep. Arrington reintroduces Ports-to-Plains highway legislation

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Rep. Arrington reintroduces Ports-to-Plains highway legislation

Blair Sabol
Updated Mar 9, 2021

The Lubbock representative and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) are pushing congress to pass the infrastructure bill, a project more than a decad…

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Texas correctional facilities to resume in-person visits

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated Mar 9, 2021

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced Tuesday it will resume in-person visitation at all units statewide starting Monday, March 15.

Concerns over uncertain outcomes with new state mandates

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Concerns over uncertain outcomes with new state mandates

Blair Sabol
Updated Mar 3, 2021

Dr. Craig Rhyne, of Covenant Health, says we won't see the real effects of the governor's order for 10 to 21 days after it goes into effect.

Vaccine eligibility now includes Texas teachers, child care workers

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Vaccine eligibility now includes Texas teachers, child care workers

KCBD Staff
Updated Mar 3, 2021

Texas teachers and child care workers are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …

Lubbock Alamo Drafthouse still planning reopening

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Lubbock Alamo Drafthouse still planning reopening

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated Mar 3, 2021

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a year of uncertainty for movie theaters across the nation.

Missing 10-year-old from Carrollton found safe, father charged with murder

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Missing 10-year-old from Carrollton found safe, father charged with murder

By KOSA staff
Updated Mar 3, 2021

10-year-old Rosemary Singer from Carrollton, Texas, has been found safe.

Spark Advisors aims to help seniors navigate healthcare

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Spark Advisors aims to help seniors navigate healthcare

Updated Mar 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with changes to medicare could leave many seniors confused about their healthcare benefits and their own care, bu…

Gov. Greg Abbott withdraws executive order, Texas open 100%

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Gov. Greg Abbott withdraws executive order, Texas open 100%

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated Mar 2, 2021

Effective Wednesday, March 10, all businesses of any type are allowed to fully reopen. Gov. Abbott also ended that statewide mask mandate.

AG sues Texas utility over customers’ sky-high energy bills

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AG sues Texas utility over customers’ sky-high energy bills

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Updated Mar 1, 2021

Texas’ attorney general said Monday he’s suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month’…

New bill calls for pay protection of quarantined first responders

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New bill calls for pay protection of quarantined first responders

Blair Sabol
Updated Feb 25, 2021

H.B. 2073, introduced by Rep. Dustin Burrows, was inspired by countless stories of first responders sacrificing sick leave and money out of th…

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IRS extends tax deadline for Texans

Michael Cantu
Updated Feb 23, 2021

Texans now have until June 15 to pay or file taxes because of a postponement by the Internal Revenue Service. The normal April 15 deadline was…

Texas officials block electricity providers from sending bills, disconnecting utilities for nonpayment

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Texas officials block electricity providers from sending bills, disconnecting utilities for nonpayment

BY CASSANDRA POLLOCK
Updated Feb 22, 2021

Texans are reporting receiving exorbitant electric bills despite not having power during the storm. One Texan, according to The New York Times…

Animals at primate sanctuary freeze amid Texas power outage

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Animals at primate sanctuary freeze amid Texas power outage

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Updated Feb 18, 2021

A chimpanzee, several monkeys, some lemurs and an uncounted number of birds have died after a nonprofit San Antonio-area wildlife sanctuary lo…

Texas blackouts fuel false claims about renewable energy

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Texas blackouts fuel false claims about renewable energy

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Updated Feb 17, 2021

Conservative commentators on Tuesday shared a false narrative that wind turbines and solar energy were primarily to blame for power outages ac…

LP&L on track ERCOT, despite concerns over winter storm outages

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LP&L on track ERCOT, despite concerns over winter storm outages

Blair Sabol
Updated Feb 16, 2021

Lubbock, which has been on the Southwest Power Pool grid, will switch to ERCOT, the state's largest provide, in June.

United Family adjusts store hours due to winter weather concerns

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United Family adjusts store hours due to winter weather concerns

KCBD Staff
Updated Feb 16, 2021

All United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street stores in Texas will close at 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the exception of 24-hour locations.

Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item

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Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item

KCBD Staff
Updated Feb 16, 2021

The Governor is calling on the legislature to investigate ERCOT and ensure Texans never again experience power outages on the scale they have …

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Houston Texans part ways with J.J. Watt

Harrison Roberts
Updated Feb 12, 2021

The Houston Texans and defensive end J.J. Watt have parted ways after Watt requested a release from the organization.

Comptroller Glen Hegar distributes $1.05 billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

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Comptroller Glen Hegar distributes $1.05 billion in monthly sales tax revenue to local governments

KCBD Staff
Updated Feb 10, 2021

Lubbock’s sales tax revenue received in February is nearly the same as the amount Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s office sent in February 2020. The …

Gov. Abbott announces statewide COVID-19 rental relief program

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Gov. Abbott announces statewide COVID-19 rental relief program

Chelsea Collinsworth
Updated Feb 9, 2021

Program provides over $1 billion in rent, utility assistance for qualifying households.

Houston rodeo canceled over COVID-19 concerns

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Houston rodeo canceled over COVID-19 concerns

Harrison Roberts
Updated Feb 4, 2021

The 2021 Houston rodeo’s competitions, concerts, entertainment and carnival have been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston L…

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Planned Parenthood files emergency lawsuit to try to stop Texas from kicking it off Medicaid

BY SHANNON NAJMABADI
Updated Feb 3, 2021

The state gave Planned Parenthood patients until Feb. 3 to find new doctors after the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Texas offic…

Texas Senate bill aims to establish Buddy Check Day for veterans

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Texas Senate bill aims to establish Buddy Check Day for veterans

Updated Feb 2, 2021

One of the bills awaiting a hearing at the State Legislature is aimed at veteran's mental health.

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for February 2021

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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for February 2021

Chelsea Collinsworth
Feb 2, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $300 million in eme…

Progress in the fight against the coronavirus is coming, but Texas is a long way from herd immunity

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Progress in the fight against the coronavirus is coming, but Texas is a long way from herd immunity

BY KAREN BROOKS HARPER AND ANNA CANIZALES
Feb 1, 2021

Medical experts say the state will struggle to immunize enough Texans to halt the chain of transmission through vaccination. But they hope to …

DPS closing Capitol Grounds in Austin, citing fear of armed protests

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DPS closing Capitol Grounds in Austin, citing fear of armed protests

Updated Jan 16, 2021

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing the closure of the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds out of an abundance of ca…

Texas first state to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines

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Texas first state to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines

Updated Jan 14, 2021

The State of Texas has administered more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine—making Texas the national leader in vaccinations.

Texas woman who posted about taking part in Capitol riot arrested

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Texas woman who posted about taking part in Capitol riot arrested

By Scott Pickey
Jan 13, 2021

The FBI has arrested Jenny Cudd for rioting at the Capitol last Wednesday, KOSA has learned.

Texas House elects Dade Phelan speaker as 2021 legislative session gets underway

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Texas House elects Dade Phelan speaker as 2021 legislative session gets underway

BY CASSANDRA POLLOCK
Jan 12, 2021

Phelan’s election to the gavel was one of the House’s first order of business Tuesday, when the Legislature kicked off the 2021 legislative session.

The Texas Legislature convenes for its 2021 session Tuesday. Here are 5 things to watch.

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The Texas Legislature convenes for its 2021 session Tuesday. Here are 5 things to watch.

BY ALEX SAMUELS, CASSANDRA POLLOCK AND PATRICK SVITEK
Updated Jan 12, 2021

Much about the session — including how it will be conducted during a pandemic — remains uncertain.

Lubbock legislators discuss budget deficit ahead of 87th session

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Lubbock legislators discuss budget deficit ahead of 87th session

Blair Sabol
Updated Jan 11, 2021

Texas will have about half a percent less than what was made available last legislative session. Though it means less money to work with, lawm…

Pandemic leaves Texas with $1B deficit, could trigger cuts

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Pandemic leaves Texas with $1B deficit, could trigger cuts

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press
Jan 11, 2021

The economic damage in Texas from the coronavirus pandemic has left a nearly $1 billion deficit in the state budget.

Texas closes its Capitol building after Trump supporters storm U.S. Congress

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Texas closes its Capitol building after Trump supporters storm U.S. Congress

Updated Jan 6, 2021

“The Capitol and Capitol Complex are closed to the public effective immediately,” Freeman Martin, the agency’s deputy director of homeland sec…

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Austin won’t be allowed to restrict dining-in at restaurants, Texas Supreme Court says

Updated Jan 1, 2021

Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown sought to restrict dine-in food and beverage service both indoors and outdoors fro…

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Texas hits new record high of COVID-19 hospitalizations

By ACACIA CORONADO - Associated Press
Updated Dec 29, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state con…

Abbott sets special election for House seat vacated by Drew Springer

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Abbott sets special election for House seat vacated by Drew Springer

Updated Dec 28, 2020

From Governor Greg Abbott Press Office:

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Fans in full support in new basketball head coach

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Fans in full support in new basketball head coach

Blair Sabol
Updated Apr 6, 2021

Texas Tech's Skyviews Restaurant reveals new renovations

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Texas Tech's Skyviews Restaurant reveals new renovations

Blair Sabol
Updated Apr 5, 2021

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TTUHSC students celebrate Match Day

Blair Sabol
Updated Mar 19, 2021

Texas Tech baseball increasing stadium capacity, starting Friday

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Texas Tech baseball increasing stadium capacity, starting Friday

Blair Sabol
Updated Mar 8, 2021

TTU system 'playing defense' this legislative session

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TTU system 'playing defense' this legislative session

Blair Sabol
Updated Jan 13, 2021

Texas Tech files motion to dismiss Stollings' lawsuit

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Texas Tech files motion to dismiss Stollings' lawsuit

Updated Dec 28, 2020

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