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Monday, September 7, 2026

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    Texas Tech Milestone Day on Pitch + Football Hiding Their Bag?

    Texas Tech soccer beat San Diego State 2-1 at John Walker Soccer Complex, marking the program's 125th win at the venue and the first time all season the Aztecs allowed two goals from the run of play. Kylie Bahr scored her first career goal in the win.

    sports · via On3 Red Raider Sports

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    Mack Leftwich, Texas Tech football hunt for key to open up red zone - lubbockonline.com

    Texas Tech football finished last season with the second most made field goals in the FBS, and coaches want that number to shrink in 2026. The Red Raiders tied for the eighth most touchdowns in the country last year, a solid mark on its own.

    local · via lubbockonline.com

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    There’s still time to celebrate what would have been Buddy Holly’s 90th birthday - KCBD

    The Buddy Holly Center is throwing a free birthday bash Monday to mark what would have been the Lubbock legend's 90th birthday, with music, trivia, tours, and giveaways running from 10 a.m.

    local · via KCBD

  4. 4

    Driver suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound after pursuit in south Lubbock - fox34.com

    A pursuit of a stolen vehicle in south Lubbock ended Monday afternoon when the driver fled on foot and suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near the 8900 block of Highway 87. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is assisting the Buffalo Springs Police Department after the chase concluded around 1:15 p.m.

    local · via FOX34

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    People of Hope Interactive Museum will be rolling in to Lubbock for the first time at Catholic Charities - KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com

    The People of Hope Interactive Museum rolls into Lubbock for the first time this year, setting up at Catholic Charities as a free event open to the public. The traveling museum aims to raise awareness about ways neighbors can support each other, according to organizers.

    local · via KLBK

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    Summer Heat Continues for Labor Day

    Lubbock hits 96 degrees for a Labor Day high Monday, with the mercury dropping to 73 overnight, according to KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez. Temperatures will ease off slightly Monday compared to recent days.

    weather · via EverythingLubbock

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