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We snapped a pic when the
@MikeBloomberg
campaign bus made a stop in Lubbock. We didn't think much of it, until we looked a little closer... check it out yourself.
There's a campaign to "Level the Bevel" - in other words, remove the 3D elements of the iconic Double T. React with either ♥ or 👍 to let us know what you think.
So this is goodbye. After 88 years, Tuesday was Varsity Bookstore's last day open to the public. Thank you for your decades of service to Lubbock and the Texas Tech community. ❤
Beto O'Rourke made a Lubbock stop on Thursday as part of the “Drive for Texas,” 49-day tour he argued sets him apart from other candidates. KAMC's Ryan Chandler rode along with O'Rourke and got a taste of life on the campaign trail.
Normally, Texas Tech admissions receives 50 applications a day. After the team's Elite Eight win — 70 per day. After the Final Four win — 140 applications per day. Our
@NickiPerdomo
will have the full story at 6 p.m.
#4To1
#FinalFour
#MarchMadness
NASCAR is holding it in Tennessee, instead of in South Carolina - where the event is usually held - because Tennessee allowed them to sell up to 30,000 tickets. The speedway can hold about 140,000 maximum.
SWEET MOMENT: Soon to be 9-year-old Jackson had an awesome birthday surprise when
@TexasTechMBB
player Brandone Francis walked in to join in on the birthday fun. Jackson invited him after a game and was so surprised when he showed up!
#GunsUp
Here's a look at the line of parents and family members who were waiting to get into a Plainview ISD board meeting on Thursday. Many of them just wrapped up protesting outside the school.
The University of Texas at Austin made waves when they announced they would pay for the tuition of students who come from a home making $65,000 or less a year. Well, Texas Tech actually has a similar program.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 8,076 new COVID-19 cases in Texas, breaking the previous record of 6,975 new cases set on June 30.
Breedlove Foods shipped 200,000 meals to victims of Hurricane Helene. KAMC's Julianna Washburn tells us how the non-profit hopes to help those who are going through the recovery process.
VIDEO: On August 8, Jelani Ashley spoke to
@PaigePauroso
on camera for a story about gang violence. He was named a suspect this morning in connection to the Coyote Moon Game Room robbery.
"If you're in, say what you want to say. If you're...not all the way in, that's when you maybe need to shut your mouth."
Texas Tech head football coach Joey McGuire gave his take on fans getting upset on social media. FULL VIDEO>>>
Check out these drone photos of the snow on the Texas Tech University campus taken Sunday morning by KAMC Meteorologist Lance Blocker.
#txwx
#Lubbock
#KAMC
#winterwx
CALLING ALL RED RAIDERS: Help us with a debate we are having in the newsroom. After all of the recent success from Texas Tech athletics, what kind of school is Tech? Are they a basketball school? Baseball school? Football school? Or something else?
#WreckEm
#TexasTech
Mike Collier, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, will debut his first advertisements in Lubbock and Amarillo on Monday, attacking Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in a 30-second digital and radio spot titled "Not a Good Republican."
VIDEO: A VERY large pig got out of someone's fence near Woodrow Road and Upland during the high winds yesterday. Luckily, the owner was able to locate it. Either way, still a pretty big surprise when you walk out of the front door. Video Courtesy: Cindy Gilstrap
Students at Texas Tech University have joined in the pro-Palestinian protests happening across the US today. Here's a look into the protests so far this afternoon.
BREAKING: The City of Lubbock has ordered all non-essential businesses to close. This includes all malls, hair salons, nail salons, and tattoo parlors.
She was still cheering for the Red Raiders even in her last weeks. KAMC's Julianna Washburn tells us how the Lady Raiders plan to honor her at an upcoming game.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Eight years ago, a haboob of epic proportions slammed into Lubbock. It had hurricane force winds and reduced visibility to zero. Do you remember the haboob of 2011?
BREAKING: In the wake of recent tragedies, H-E-B is bringing a mobile kitchen to town to serve about 3,000 hot meals to first responders on Friday and Saturday.
Open practice at U.S. Bank Stadium has begun, and look at the size of that crowd here to watch! Texas Tech will take the floor in just a couple hours at 1 p.m.
The
@SaddleTrampsTTU
and
@ttuRaiderRiot
are honoring Texas Tech student Sarah Dearmond at the men's basketball game tonight. Dearmond was killed in a car accident this past weekend. They have left a seat open in her memory and asked people to bring flowers.
#GunsUp
#Family
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Police in Arlington say they now suspect a teenage boy fired the gunshots that left two teenage brothers, aged 13 and 17, dead.
This is so cool! Former Red Raider and current US Navy Lieutenant Arielle Ash will be among the three Navy tactical squadrons flying over State Farm Stadium for this year’s Super Bowl LVII. 👏👏
In addition to its first national championship, the Raider Red program also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the character becoming a mascot later this year.
A U.S. judge has set aside roughly 7,000 visas allowing people who won a lottery aimed at increasing the country’s diversity to try to go to the United States.
A new unique golf experience is set to tee off next summer in the hub city. Red Feather Golf and Social Club is currently in the process of construction, hoping to provide its members with a laid back, luxury experience.
VIDEO: Here are some great aerial views of the Red Raiders taking on Army in the opening round of the Lubbock Regional today! (Video:
@JasonDavisTV
- CreativeMagic)
#WreckEm
#NCAABaseball