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Thursday, August 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Lubbock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lubbock City Council approved a new three-year lease for the Godeke Branch Library after extensive public input, aiming to find a permanent location during this period. KCBD
- ➤ Lubbock city engineers explain the organized grid system of roads to aid new residents and students in easier navigation, highlighting arterial and collector streets, the use of college and tree names for roads, and tips for driving during rain. KLBK
- ➤ South Plains students return to school amid city developments, including a traffic warning, Lubbock City Council setting a maximum tax rate, a November ballot for a new street bond, and reduced funding for the First Friday Art Trail. FOX34
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 19-year-old Destinee Garza died in a motorcycle crash in Lubbock, Texas, prompting her family to organize a last ride tribute and establish a GoFundMe for funeral expenses. KLBK
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Lubbock, Texas, a violent altercation involving gunfights between individuals in two cars led to two people being shot and two men charged with aggravated assault. KCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock County unveiled a highway sign honoring The Maines Brothers Band for over 50 years of musical contributions, marking FM 40 as 'The Maines Brothers Band Highway.' KCBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock's Evans Middle School welcomes students and staff back with enthusiasm, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and individuality. FOX34
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lubbock, Texas, offers a variety of pickleball courts for players as summer ends, featuring both indoor and outdoor options with varying access fees. KLBK
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High School Volleyball Match: Plainview vs. Lubbock-Cooper
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The Lion King Jr. Performance
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High-Scoring Showdown: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. North Texas Mean Green
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