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Sunday, August 23, 2026

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    Photos of Texas Tech soccer's home opener against Boise State - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

    Texas Tech soccer kicked off its home season against Boise State on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the John Walker Soccer Complex. This non-conference match brought the Red Raiders to their familiar turf, with head coach Tom Stone directing the team from the sidelines.

    local · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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    Another Hot day for the South Plains - KCBD

    Lubbock hit 102 degrees Tuesday, and Wednesday could be worse, with forecasters warning the South Plains may see a record high of 105 degrees. KCBD's weather team has designated Wednesday a First Alert Weather Day because of the forecast.

    local · via KCBD

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    Lubbock County Democratic Party condemns Young Republicans post; LYR says post not a racial reference - fox34.com

    The Lubbock County Democratic Party issued a statement condemning a social media post by the Lubbock Young Republicans that critics say contained offensive racial rhetoric, after the group deleted the post hours after publishing it Saturday. The Young Republicans shared the photo on Facebook while campaigning door-to-door in Lubbock neighborhoods.

    local · via FOX34

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    Arise Church partners with South Plains Food Bank to fight food insecurity - KCBD

    Arise Church has spent 24 years fighting food insecurity in Lubbock, and its Heaven Manna Ministry now distributes groceries twice a week through a partnership with the South Plains Food Bank. What started as the church simply buying its own food has grown into something much larger.

    food · via KCBD

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    Leditt Butler Turns 48: 25 Years Building Hub City Y1000

    Twenty-five years ago, Leditt Butler decided Lubbock kids needed somewhere to belong. Today his program mentors up to 150 of them a year, and it doesn't stop when they turn 18.

    community · via Hub City Y1000

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    New prediction for powerhouse program to land one of the top offensive linemen in the 2028 class

    Texas Tech is now considered a strong contender to land Austin Attalah, a top offensive lineman from California in the 2028 class, who has placed the Red Raiders in his final three programs. Attalah, a highly-touted prospect for the 2028 recruiting cycle, also lists the University of Texas and USC among his top college choices.

    sports · via On3 Red Raider Sports

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