Local News

The event was organized by The 100 Black Men of West Texas. Lubbock Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope and Police Chief Floyd Mitchell were among those who spoke to the crowd, with Mayor Pope speaking about a message of unity and peaceful protests.

Earlier this week, former Texas Congressman Sam Johnson passed away. He fought in two wars and was instrumental in creating the Vietnam Center Archive at Texas Tech, which was renamed in his honor three years ago.

The accident occurred Thursday, May 28, on Lake Brownwood just southwest of Fort Worth. 4 women and 3 men were on the boat when it struck a concrete jetty.

There are some positive signs, but not all is clear just yet.

The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.8 percent in April. Lubbock's unemployment rate increased to 9.9 percent. Similar increases were seen all over West Texas, including El Paso's 14.8 percent and Odessa's 13.5 percent

On Thursday, May 21st, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order terminating air travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UIL State tournaments were canceled shortly after the NCAA started canceling spring events. Then came baseball, softball, and every other spring sport or event scheduled to take place in the last two months.
Now, after Governor Abbott's announcement that Texas will be moving into phase two of reo…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced the details of Phase II to re-open Texas businesses and schools in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.

UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson and Director of Athletics Jim Senter joined SportsTalk on Monday to provide updates on how the school is operating amid the pandemic and coming up with contingency plans as the 2020-21 academic year approaches.

Time to eat!