Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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

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Houston Cougars at Texas Tech Red Raiders odds, picks and predictions - The Holland Sentinel
No. 23 Houston and No. 12 Texas Tech meet Friday night at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, both teams undefeated at 2-0 heading into the Big 12 opener.
sports · via The Holland Sentinel
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TTU research says 49% of people fear losing their job to AI - fox34.com
Texas Tech research found that 49% of people surveyed now fear losing their job to AI, up from about 16.6% when the study started in 2016.
local · via FOX34
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Mother shares son’s story to help others struggling in silence - KCBD
Renee Ross is sharing the story of her son Riley Reding, a 21 year old who wanted to be a firefighter, in hopes of helping others in Lubbock who are struggling in silence.
local · via KCBD
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A ‘miracle vibe’: Lubbock family credits UMC Children’s Hospital NICU for daughter’s care - KCBD
Kyle and Anne Rutherford, Lubbock natives, credit the NICU at UMC Children's Hospital with saving their premature baby girl.
local · via KCBD
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Dry Days Before Weekend Rain - KCBD
Lubbock will stay dry and hot through Thursday before rain chances move in this weekend, according to KCBD.
local · via KCBD
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Spotlight Reignited: The Wallace Theater's triumphant anniversary weekend
The Wallace Theater in Levelland celebrates its first anniversary since reopening with a three-day event running September 18 through September 20.
local · via EverythingLubbock

On the calendar

9:30 AMMusic Connections4011 University AvenueLubbock, TX 79401
9:45 AMStrength & Stretch - Maxey4020 30th StreetLubbock, TX 79410
10:00 AMZumba Gold2004 Oak Avenue<br>(2 Separate Buildings)Lubbock, TX 79404
10:00 AMZumba Gold - Copper Rawlings213 40th StreetLubbock, TX 79401
10:00 AMZumba Gold - Trejo3200 Amherst StLubbock, TX 79415
10:30 AMKnot Your Average Crochet Class - Mae Simmons2004 Oak Avenue<br>(2 Separate Buildings)Lubbock, TX 79404
10:30 AMMusic Connections - Hodges4011 University AvenueLubbock, TX 79401
11:00 AMRibbon Cutting - Lubbock Association of Realtors

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