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What's new in Lubbock September 2026? See shops, restaurants, more

What's new in Lubbock September 2026? See shops, restaurants, more

September 2026 in Lubbock brought several moves in and out of the business community. Here's what happened.
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Lubbock Light Park will not return in 2026 holiday season, here's why

Lubbock Light Park will not return in 2026 holiday season, here's why

The popular Lubbock Light Park drive-thru Christmas display will not return to the South Plains Mall this season.
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Caprock and Plains credit unions complete merger, here's what to know

Caprock and Plains credit unions complete merger, here's what to know

Caprock and Plains credit unions have merged. Members should see no immediate changes to their accounts.
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Lubbock-based Food4Troops non-profit supports active-duty military

Lubbock-based Food4Troops non-profit supports active-duty military

Military parent Jeff Brown launched Food 4 Troops as a non-profit offering meal money and resources, such as gift cards, to active-duty military.
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Trauma charge nurse credits South Plains College for career readiness

Trauma charge nurse credits South Plains College for career readiness

Tending to severe medical cases as a trauma charge nurse is a responsibility Bret Jett fulfills using the skills and values she gained at SPC.
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Citibus adds new route, changes to help Lubbock stay connected

Citibus adds new route, changes to help Lubbock stay connected

A new Citibus "Pink Route" and changes aim to give residents across Lubbock better access to stores like H-E-B and improve overall service.
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Lubbock letter writer questions politicized debate on sports, gender

Lubbock letter writer questions politicized debate on sports, gender

In this letter to the editor, a Lubbock reader questions the ongoing state and national political debate on gender and youth sports.
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Here are the Week 6 standings for Lubbock-area high school football

Here are the Week 6 standings for Lubbock-area high school football

Take a look at the high school football standings ahead of Week 6 games around Lubbock.
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Austin Romaine had two pick-6s. Here we rank Texas Tech football's most memorable ever

Austin Romaine had two pick-6s. Here we rank Texas Tech football's most memorable ever

Austin Romaine secured his place in Texas Tech football lore with back-to-back pick-sixes. Here are a baker's dozen more such memorable moments.
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StarCare unveils Sunrise Canyon Hospital, Hope Center expansion

StarCare unveils Sunrise Canyon Hospital, Hope Center expansion

State leaders joined with officials from StarCare for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expanded Sunrise Canyon Hospital and Hope Center.
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Murder charge dismissed for man in deadly Lubbock quinceañera shooting

Murder charge dismissed for man in deadly Lubbock quinceañera shooting

A man held at the Lubbock County jail since 2025 no longer faces a murder charge in connection with a deadly shooting at a Lubbock quinceañera.
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Week 6 schedule for Lubbock-area high school football

Week 6 schedule for Lubbock-area high school football

Here's the complete schedule for Week 6 games involving Lubbock and the South Plains. Games start Thursday evening and finish Friday. Check times and locations here.