Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Lubbock community, Texas Tech students hold vigil for Nepal flood victims - KCBD
Lubbock community members and Texas Tech students gathered Wednesday night at Memorial Circle on the Texas Tech campus to remember victims of recent flooding in Nepal. The Nepal Students Association hosted the vigil, honoring those who lost their lives in the floods two weeks ago and families now facing profound hardship in Nepal.
crime · via KCBD
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Texas Tech graduate returns home after competing in Sydney Marathon
Texas Tech graduate Sophia Martinez is back home in Lubbock, fresh off competing in the Sydney Marathon, her first time ever running the race and her initial journey across the world. Martinez embarked on a significant trip to Australia to participate in the Sydney Marathon, a truly global undertaking and a massive journey for the former Red Raider.
local · via EverythingLubbock
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Michigan Man Arrested in Cameron Following Child Predator Sting - KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
Geevar Varghese, a 58-year-old Michigan man, was arrested in Cameron, Texas, after traveling over a thousand miles to meet someone he allegedly believed was a 14-year-old girl.
community · via KLBK
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US, Mexico target cartel money as prosecutors expand cases in West Texas - KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
The United States and Mexico are expanding efforts to target cartel money, with prosecutors broadening cases specifically in West Texas. The strategy, outlined by U.S.
crime · via KLBK

On the calendar

8:00 AMAugust Reconciliations DUELubbock, TX 79401
9:30 AMMusic Connections4011 University AvenueLubbock, TX 79401
10:00 AMZumba Gold2004 Oak Avenue<br>(2 Separate Buildings)Lubbock, TX 79404
10:30 AMHub City Book Club3200 Amherst StLubbock, TX 79415
12:30 PMBingo - Mae Simmons2004 Oak Avenue<br>(2 Separate Buildings)Lubbock, TX 79404
1:00 PMLubbock Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - 1:00 p.m.Lubbock, TX 79401
1:00 PMBingo - LAAC2001 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79401
5:30 PMCommunity Development & Services Board (CDSB) Regular Meeting1708 Crickets AveLubbock, TX 79401

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