Major Crash Unit investigators with the Lubbock Police Department responded to a crash in the 4500 block of East Slaton Highway just before 2 a.m. on April 5. The vehicle traveling eastbound collided with a pedestrian, 68-year-old Dorothy Nash, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, stated Lubbock police. This case remains under investigation.
Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit investigating Saturday shooting
April 4, 2020 by
The Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a case after the Lubbock Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of 49th street before 2 a.m. on Saturday April 4. According to Lubbock police, officers found two victims that were pronounced deceased at the scene Mia Altamirano, 17, and Michael Bean, […]
Texas Tech President issues update on refunds, commencement
March 27, 2020 by
At about 10 a.m., the Office of the President sent out an email that included a video. In the video, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec spoke about housing and dining-buck refunds, online courses and graduation. The refund for on-campus housing will be prorated from the time after spring break until the end of the semester. […]
Texas Tech University has Moved to Online Classes After Spring Break
March 12, 2020 by
Texas Tech President Lawrence Shovanec sent out a coronavirus update March 12 at 8:41 a.m. to students regarding classes. In the update, he announced that classes following spring break on the week of march 23 through the 27 will be cancelled, and will resume March 30 via online. Students may stay on campus during […]
Suspect in Pharmacy Robbery reported Thursday Morning Found
March 5, 2020 by
Lubbock Police officers responded to a call about a robbery at 10:15 a.m. at Highland Pharmacy located at 2424 50th St., according to Lubbock Police Department news release. Police report the suspect entered the pharmacy with a weapon and demanded pharmaceutical narcotics – the pharmacist complied, and the suspect then fled the building. The […]
Lubbock Police Searching for Two Persons of Interest Related to a Shooting
March 5, 2020 by
The Metropolitian Special Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Arthur Swain and Katika Sharron Wilson, who believed to be involved in a Jan. 10 shooting, according to Lubbock police news release. Arthur Swain is described as a 54-year-old black male, about 6-feet tall and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, […]
Super Tuesday Texas: campaign comparison of Presidential, Senatorial, House candidates
March 2, 2020 by
Before any candidate can claim Texas’ 38 Electoral College votes on Nov. 3, the Republican and Democratic parties will conduct their primaries on March 3. Roughly one-third of all delegates to the presidential nominating conventions can be won on “Super Tuesday”, more than any other day during election season. The results of the Democratic presidential primary on Super Tuesday will be a solid indicator of who will likely […]
Lubbock Police arrest gang member for two assaults, armed robbery
February 27, 2020 by
By Sabrina Hoover Law enforcement officials have made an arrest in connection to two assaults which turned into an armed robbery on Dec. 14, according to a Lubbock Police Department news release. In cases stemming from separate incidents on the same day, LPD officers and United States Marshals arrested 27-year-old Matthew Benites for two aggravated […]
Yellow Caped Raiders and Canine Companions for Independence raise puppies that make a difference
February 17, 2020 by
By Tyler Poda Disciplined, compassionate and intelligent, service animals are a common part of everyday life for many disabled United States citizens. The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 established guidelines that prevent businesses, government agencies and other organizations from specifically prohibiting service dogs on their premises. Service animals, most commonly dogs, are specially trained to […]
Lubbock rapper sentenced to 25 years in prison after lyrics, social media posts admitted as evidence
January 27, 2020 by
By Corey May Editor’s note: An appeal was filed in the Seventh District of Texas Court of Appeals in Potter County on Dec. 05, 2019. Further movement in the case is still pending. On April 22, 2019, Treshon “Parkway Tee” Stokes, charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver in the […]
