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A female teacher sits in a chair reading a book to a diverse group of elementary students seated on a colorful solar system rug in a classroom. A projector screen behind her displays "Read Aloud Expectations," including "Eyes on the teacher," "Heads up," and "Voices off."
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Texas Finally Launches the ‘Public School Hunger Games’—May the Vouchers Be Ever in Your Wealthy Favor

Pack your bags, kids! We’re heading to the promised land of private education, provided your…

February 4, 2026
A large group of students at Memorial High School in San Antonio walking out of the building in protest. Several students are holding handmade signs with messages such as "No Decent Human Has a Heart Made of ICE" and "Gritamos por los que no pueden!" while one student prominently displays a Mexican flag.
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TEA to Schools: Keep the Kids in Their Desks or We’re Taking the Keys

Well, pack it up, kids. Our fearless leaders in Austin have decided that the most…

February 4, 2026
Texas Tech Chancellor Brandon Creighton, wearing a blue blazer and light blue checkered shirt, speaks at a podium during a Turning Point USA event. A white backdrop with the Turning Point USA logo is visible behind him.
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Tech Students Play Fun New Game of “Redact the Syllabus” as Chancellor Creighton Fixes Problems That Didn’t Exist

Lubbock is famously known for its dust, its wind, and its unwavering commitment to the…

February 4, 2026
City of Lubbock and CRMWA personnel wearing protective gear and using heavy equipment to remove and bury dead geese at the North Water Treatment Plant.
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The Water Treatment Plant: Now Serving Goose Gravy?

In a move that’s definitely not a scene from a low-budget horror movie, the City…

February 3, 2026
Texas Tech University administration building with “Tech Thrive” banner in foreground on a sunny day in Lubbock, Texas.
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Tech Health Sciences Center Discovers “Open Inquiry” Is Bad for the Brand (And the Budget)

In a shocking display of spine-strength usually reserved for overcooked spaghetti, the Texas Tech University…

February 2, 2026
Statue of a cowboy tipping his hat in front of the Texas State Capitol dome in Austin.
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Hell Freezes Over in Fort Worth: Can Someone Check the Temperature in Lubbock?

In a turn of events that has local GOP chairs clutching their pearls and checking…

February 2, 2026
A diverse group of elementary students in a Texas classroom interacting at tables while a teacher in a black shirt leans over to assist a student with instructional materials.
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Jesus, Take the Red Pen: Texas Education Agency Finds 4,200 ‘Oopsies’ in Bible-Heavy Curriculum

Well, folks, it turns out that when you’re busy trying to turn Texas elementary schools…

January 31, 2026
A grid of 19 mugshots featuring individuals arrested during a month-long multi-agency human trafficking operation in Lubbock, Texas. The individuals include Daniel Forgione, Son Hoang Tran, Diego Arrendondo, Francisco Romero, Ray Herrera, Samuel Wing, Gabor Plosz, Oluwaseye Oyetade, Angel Contreras-Fuentes, Justin Mathis, William Terrell, Veronica Chavez, Griselda Chavira, Jason Rachels, Wesley Walker, Jeffrey McClanahan, Tsamarte Ryan, Jamil Willis, Fu Gao, and Biwu Liu.
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Hub City Hospitality: Where the ‘Service Industry’ Takes on a Whole New Meaning

Well, pack it up, everyone. National Human Trafficking Awareness Month is officially over, and the…

January 30, 2026
Mugshot of Christian Castro, 30, following his 12-year federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution in Lubbock, Texas.
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Lubbock’s Favorite Informant/Entrepreneur Snags 12 Years of Government-Funded Housing

Lubbock’s own Christian Castro—a man who treats the local judicial system like a frequent flyer…

January 30, 2026