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Why Texas cotton farmers want you to look for natural fabrics
Texas cotton farmers are joining the call for Americans to avoid ‘fast fashion’ and opt for natural fabrics. It not only helps Texas, it’s better for the environment.
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Lubbock teenager near end of 1,600-mile walk to advocate for social security reform
If all goes as hoped, a teenager from Lubbock will arrive in the nation’s capital around noon on Wednesday, August 21. It’s a journey of more than 1,600 miles, and Eliseo Jimenez is pounding the pavement to get there. The 17-year-old is walking to Washington, D.C. to make a point about social security and advocate for reform. He’s watched...
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Teen walks from Texas to Washington DC for social security reform
Eliseo Jimenez will arrive in Washington, D.C. today in hopes of meeting with congressional representatives.
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Southwest jet cancels takeoff, returns to Lubbock terminal after engine fire
Federal officials are investigating a reported engine fire that forced a Southwest Airlines plane to cancel takeoff and return to the gate at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Thursday.
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Texas Tech pitcher out for season due to an injury that left him in the hospital for almost two weeks
After spending almost two weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for a head injury sustained after being struck by a batted ball during a workout, Texas Tech pitcher Brady Trombello has been declared out for the season.
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Lubbock prison fails to meet state's standard, loses Tarrant County contract
Tarrant County will end its contract with the Dalby Correctional Facility due to its failure to meet Texas jail standards. The county was not informed about this and plans to cut ties in 2022. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard shows what comes next.
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Grief remains over North Texas mother, daughter killed in Lubbock car crash
An outpouring of grief continued Tuesday for the North Texas mother and daughter killed in a West Texas highway accident over the weekend.
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High school hosts memorial service in honor of North Texas mother, daughter
An outpouring of grief continues for a North Texas mother and daughter killed in a West Texas highway accident over the weekend. The mom was a teacher at a Grapevine school where classes were canceled in the aftermath Monday. But school resumed Tuesday morning with a memorial service. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff has the story.
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Police in Lubbock fatally shot a man who officers say charged them with knives
Officers investigating a domestic disturbance fatally shot a man who they said ran at them with knives in West Texas, police said Saturday.
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Texas counties trying to prevent people from using roads to get an abortion grows
A Texas county near New Mexico — where abortion is legal — has banned helping people traveling to get an abortion.