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Monday, September 14, 2026

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  1. 1

    TxDOT names new Littlefield area engineer - Plainview Herald

    Alex Mendoza, P.E., took over as TxDOT's new area engineer for the Littlefield office on Sept.

    local · via Plainview Herald

  2. 2

    Red Raiders Post Strong Results in Fall Season Opener - Texas Tech Red Raiders

    Texas Tech men's tennis duo Niksa Arsic and Thiago Guglieri won the doubles title at the Midland Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational this weekend, kicking off the fall season with a statement. The No.

    sports · via TexasTech.com

  3. 3

    Texas Tech researcher develops infrared imaging technology for battlefield triage - KCBD

    Joshua Tropp, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Texas Tech, has developed infrared imaging technology that could let medics triage battlefield injuries without a CT or MRI machine in sight. Tropp recently presented the research at the Military Health System Research Symposium.

    local · via KCBD

  4. 4

    Lubbock County commissioners question pay for Precinct 2 seat amid legal dispute - KCBD

    Lubbock County has been paying two different people for the same Precinct 2 commissioner seat, after Mark Meurer was appointed to the post late last year only for a district court to issue a temporary order keeping Jason Corley in the job instead. Meurer is still drawing a paycheck for a position estimated at about $70,000 a year, even though the court order has Corley sitting in the seat.

    local · via KCBD

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    Scoggin-Dickey donates engines to South Plains College automotive program - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

    Scoggin-Dickey Chevrolet-Buick handed over four General Motors 5.3L V8 engines to South Plains College's automotive program on Sept.

    education · via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

  6. 6

    Landmark Bar & Kitchen Opens Monday At Loop 289, Bringing Cold Drinks And Bold Flavors To Lubbock - KFYO

    Landmark Bar & Kitchen opens its doors at 5802 W Loop 289 on Monday, September 28, at 11 a.m., taking over the spot Joe's Crab Shack left empty in July 2024. The Lubbock location joins Landmark's existing spots in Addison and Fort Worth, marking the brand's first push into West Texas.

    community · via KFYO

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