Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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   Five-Star Class of 2028 Outfielder Commits to Texas Tech Softball

   Texas Tech softball just secured its first commitment for the 2028 class, landing five-star California outfielder Star Gutierrez, who ranks among the top 12 players nationally. This is a significant win for the Red Raiders, bringing in a premier prospect early in her recruiting cycle.

   sports · via On3 Red Raider Sports

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   Lubbock city council passes non-binding resolution regarding data centers within city limits - kcbd.com

   Lubbock City Council passed a non-binding resolution concerning data centers on Tuesday, choosing a softer approach than a binding 18-month moratorium within city limits.

   politics · via KCBD

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   As scammers get more creative, LCSO urges public to stay alert

   Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is constantly issuing new alerts as scammers grow increasingly creative, leveraging information readily available on the internet to target residents. People across Lubbock are urged to stay vigilant due to these evolving threats.

   local · via EverythingLubbock

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   Texas Tech football gears up for Oregon State passing attack - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

   Texas Tech football, ranked No.

   sports · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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   Near Record Heat Continues Tuesday

   Lubbock hit a high of 98 degrees Tuesday, September 8, with lows only dropping to 74 overnight, according to KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez. That kind of split, a scorching afternoon and a night that barely cools off, is the pattern pushing Lubbock toward near record heat this week.

   weather · via EverythingLubbock

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   Game of the Week | Liberty gets another shot at Midland Greenwood - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

   Lubbock-Cooper Liberty hosts Midland Greenwood Friday at 7 p.m.

   sports · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

On the calendar

That day in Lubbock

• 12:00 AMRegular City Council Meeting, September 8, 20261314 Avenue KLubbock, TX 79401
• 10:00 AMCornhole - Copper Rawlings213 40th StreetLubbock, TX 79401
• 10:00 AMExecutive Committee of the Electric Utility Board Meeting- 10:00 AMLubbock, TX 79401
• 10:00 AMCornhole - Mae Simmons2004 Oak Avenue<br>(2 Separate Buildings)Lubbock, TX 79404
• 10:00 AMCornhole - Trejo3200 Amherst StLubbock, TX 79415
• 10:00 AMCotton & Beyond 2026: Regenerative Agriculture in the Texas High PlainsLubbock, Texas, USA
• 10:30 AMFood Truck InspectionLubbock, TX 79401
• 11:30 AM2026 - State of the Texas Tech System LuncheonOverton Hotel & Conference Center 2322 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401

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