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Former Texas Tech basketball forward charged with murder

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An NBC affiliate in the Bay Area is reporting that a former Texas Tech basketball player has been charged with the murder of a Georgia rapper named Lil Phat.

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Middle school students donate Lemonade Day profits to Children's Home

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Laura Bush Middle School students donated $138 to The Children's Home of Lubbock Friday.

Consider This...Severe weather commitment

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City leaders also have a responsibility to keep citizens safe. Tornado sirens are a no-brainer and we need them in Lubbock, no matter the cost.

Kaplan College offering free CPR classes

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From Kaplan College Lubbock:Kaplan College Lubbock is pleased to begin offering free American Heart Association CPR certification courses every Thursday at the campus.

Water line construction to close lanes on Quaker

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The construction of new water lines will limit southbound traffic on Quaker Avenue just north of 19th Street to one lane.

City offices closed on Monday, May 27

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City of Lubbock offices, including Lubbock Public libraries, will be closed May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day.

SLIDESHOW: Severe Weather 5/23

Wind, dust and heavy rain swept through the South Plains on Thursday. Here's a collection of photos our viewers shared on Facebook.

SLIDE SHOW: Rep. Giffords shooting investigation photos

Investigation photos from the scene of the mass shooting in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2011. Six people were killed and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among the injured. Jared Loughner is serving a life term after pleading guilty to the crime.

Brigadier General Gary G. Harber, a Hometown Hero

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This prominent soldier, who served during the Berlin Crisis, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and as a general during Desert Storm will tell you he is not a hero. But he says he remembers many.

Consider This...Time to vote on sirens

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So to the members of the Lubbock City council that said on the record they are undecided or against tornado sirens, what else do you need to hear?

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Senate expected to confirm Texas regents
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No lesson plans means no state review for CSCOPE
No lesson plans means no state review for CSCOPE
The State Board of Education is scrapping its special panel to review a controversial curriculum system, after its creators agreed to stop offering lesson plans.
The State Board of Education is scrapping its special panel to review a controversial curriculum system, after its creators agreed to stop offering lesson plans.
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Perry opposed to part of Texas budget deal
Gov. Rick Perry is joining the ranks of lawmakers dissatisfied with parts of a Texas budget deal, adding another hang-up to an already tumultuous spending compromise.
Gov. Rick Perry is joining the ranks of lawmakers dissatisfied with parts of a Texas budget deal, adding another hang-up to an already tumultuous spending compromise.
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This Hour: Latest Texas news, sports, business and entertainment
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Officer involved in fatal crash fired
Officer involved in fatal crash fired
The Albuquerque police officer involved in a February crash that killed a 21-year-old woman has been fired.
The Albuquerque police officer involved in a February crash that killed a 21-year-old woman has been fired.
UNM revokes frat's charter over conduct violations
UNM revokes frat's charter over conduct violations
The University of New Mexico has revoked the charter of a fraternity over several violations of the student code of conduct.
The University of New Mexico has revoked the charter of a fraternity over several violations of the student code of conduct.
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NM senators want expanded hours for port of entry
NM senators want expanded hours for port of entry
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New Mexico's U.S. senators are asking the federal government for 24-hour daily operation of a port entry at Santa Teresa along the international border with Mexico.
High winds damage roof of VFW hall in Carlsbad
High winds damage roof of VFW hall in Carlsbad
A 47-mph wind gust peeled back part of the metal roof on a VFW hall in Carlsbad.
A 47-mph wind gust peeled back part of the metal roof on a VFW hall in Carlsbad.

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Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically racially profiled Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols.
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No bail for Pa. parents in faith-healing death
No bail for Pa. parents in faith-healing death
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movements and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. He was 81.
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
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Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
Principal recounts tornado hitting Oklahoma school
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Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
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A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.
For Philadelphia bicyclist, a cat is his co-pilot
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One mistake by a clumsy crane operator caused a 10-hour blackout over about a third of Vietnam, exposing the fragility of the nation's power grid.

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Members of our armed services perform extraordinary acts of selflessness every day, and that's why KCBD NewsChannel 11 and Yates Flooring Center are honoring our Hometown Heroes.
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