LUBBOCK, Texas – Junior right-hander Chad Bettis, drafted in the second round by the Colorado Rockies, highlighted the 2010 MLB First-Year player draft for the Texas Tech Red Raiders that wrapped up today
Take a gamble on a good cause by participating in the Lindsey Callaway Benefit Poker Run. The benefit, geared for motorcyclists and sponsored by the Lubbock Elks Lodge #1348, is set for Saturday, June 12.
A cool deal for you could be a lifesaver for someone else. United Blood Services has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations especially type O blood.
A local church is helping the elderly and disabled beat the heat this summer by giving out fans and AC window units to low income families without air conditioning.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:22 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:22:09 GMT
Preliminary TAKS scores for Frenship ISD states that all student groups scored 90 percent or higher on all subjects tested by TAKS for the 2009-2010 school year.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:19 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:19:28 GMT
An accused killer is still on the loose after the 2009 Denver City murder of Veronica Esquivel Romero, 29. Now the victim's family is asking for your help in raising the reward money to capture him.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:19 PM EDT2010-06-11 00:19:12 GMT
For the first time in nearly 20 years, and the second time in Texas Tech's history, there are more then 10,000 students on the university's campus for summer school sessions. KCBD NewsChannel 11's Ann Wyatt Little has more on what this means to Tech.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:14 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:14:38 GMT
State District Judge Bill Sowder's decision means Regent Larry Anders and Jerry Turner cannot be held personally responsible if Leach were to win the suit.
If you're looking for something to do the weekend of June 11th through the 13th, you're in luck. The Peddler Show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that can't be duplicated.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:06 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:06:03 GMT
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Wednesday approved legislation to offer incentive grants to states that enact laws to combat distracted driving.
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:05 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:05:26 GMT
The 2nd Annual Benefit Concert "The Journey-2010" will be held on Saturday, June 12 starting at 10 a.m. This is a all day Christian Concert that will be held at Buffalo Springs Lake Amphitheater, benefiting Simple Acts Ministry (SAM).
Thursday, June 10 2010 8:04 PM EDT2010-06-11 01:04:09 GMT
United Blood Services in Lubbock has issued an urgent appeal for Type O Negative blood. All O Negative blood type donors are needed to fill hospital orders.
Thursday, June 10 2010 1:08 AM EDT2010-06-10 06:08:54 GMT
Making their first trip to the State Baseball Tournament in Austin since 1982, Estacado lost a tough 5-4 State Semifinal game against #2 Pleasant Grove.
After the contamination of foods like lettuce, spinach, peppers and peanut butter in recent years, a panel of experts from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have released a report calling for the FDA to take more authority in protecting the public when it comes to food safety.
Wednesday, June 9 2010 12:35 PM EDT2010-06-09 17:35:27 GMT
This afternoon will be partly cloudy and humid with a high in the upper 90s. Tonight skies are expected to be partly cloudy and temperatures will be warm. There is a slight chance of isolated storms over the far eastern and western viewing areas.