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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Archived edition, assembled from what the 806 Wire published that day.

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    Joey McGuire on Texas Tech's 35-24 Win at Oregon State

    Texas Tech beat Oregon State 35-24 on the road Saturday, giving head coach Joey McGuire his first true non-conference road win since taking over the program and pushing the Red Raiders to 2-0. McGuire talked with Chris Level of Double-T 97.3 right after the game and didn't waste time bragging on his own team first.

    sports · via On3 Red Raider Sports

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    Oregon State shows Texas Tech football's true defensive weakness - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

    Texas Tech's football secondary has a real problem, and Oregon State exposed it in week two after the Red Raiders' 33-10 win over Abilene Christian masked the same issue a week earlier. Veteran safety Brenden Jordan, who was supposed to anchor the defensive backfield and call coverages for his teammates, hasn't been available.

    local · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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    More than 1,000 Mustangs depart Lubbock for Route 66 drive - KCBD

    More than 1,200 Mustangs and classic cars rolled out of Lubbock this week, headed for a stop on Route 66 timed to the highway's 100th birthday. The Lubbock Mustang Car Club organized the run, with 1,215 cars making the trip northwest to Adrian, the official midpoint of Route 66.

    local · via KCBD

  4. 4

    Lubbock runners raise more than $20,000 at inaugural 5K - fox34.com

    Runners and walkers raised $20,685 at the inaugural High Point Hustle 5K and fun run at High Point Village, blowing past the nonprofit's fundraising goal. Lubbock residents laced up their shoes to support neighbors with intellectual disabilities.

    local · via FOX34

  5. 5

    Monterey vs Lubbock - Boys Varsity Basketball 12/15/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand - NFHS Network

    Lubbock High School and Monterey High School's boys varsity basketball teams are scheduled to compete on December 15, 2026.

    sports · via NFHS Network

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    Workforce Solutions hosts Quality Day of Play for families

    Workforce Solutions South Plains Child Care Services hosts a free Quality Day of Play this Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m.

    local · via EverythingLubbock

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