Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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   Texas Tech president touts record enrollment, research growth in State of the University address - KCBD

   Texas Tech University now has more than 46,000 students enrolled, President Lawrence Schovanec told a full Maedgen Auditorium during his State of the University address Wednesday afternoon.

   local · via KCBD

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   Department of Physics and Astronomy - Texas Tech University

   Debatri Chattopadhyay joins Texas Tech's Department of Physics and Astronomy as an assistant professor in 2026, bringing a research focus on neutron stars and black holes to the Texas Tech campus.

   education · via Texas Tech University

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   Lubbock Chamber Announces 2026 Hub City BBQ Cookoff Award Winners - KCBD

   Sixty cook teams competed for barbecue bragging rights at the 27th annual Hub City BBQ Cookoff, and Houston Tents and Events walked away with first place in the Chilton category.

   business · via KCBD

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   Red Cross urging families to prepare for weather, emergencies early - kcbd.com

   The American Red Cross is telling South Plains families to build emergency plans now, after Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources through the Texas Division of Emergency Management this week.

   local · via KCBD

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   Lubbock, What Would You Like To See In The Old Hooters Building?

   The former Hooters at 4950 S Loop 289 in Lubbock has sat empty since mid-2024, and neighbors are being asked what should move into the space.

   local · via KFYO Lubbock News Talk

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   Cilantro named newest Texas Superstar plant - AgriLife Today

   Cilantro just earned Texas Superstar status, a title handed out by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to plants that thrive across the state with little fuss.

   local · via AgriLife Today

On the calendar

That day in Lubbock

• 8:30 AMLubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc, ("LEDA") Board of Directors Regular MeetingLubbock, TX 79401
• 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 AMMusic Connections - Hodges4011 University AvenueLubbock, TX 79401
• 11:00 AMTTU College of Engineering Job FairsLubbock, TX 79401

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