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PLAINVIEW, TX — A Hale County resident has filed a federal lawsuit against Covenant Health and two physicians, alleging civil rights violations stemming from emergency medical treatment, derogatory remarks by hospital staff, and subsequent tampering with his medical records. The pro se complaint, obtained by South Plains LIVE!, details a series of events at Covenant Health Plainview Hospital in November 2025 that the plaintiff claims led to harassment, false documentation, and retaliation.

LUBBOCK, TX — A Lubbock father has filed a lawsuit against Durham School Services, L.P., alleging negligence after his young daughter suffered severe burns from hot radiator fluid during a school field trip. The case, initially filed in state court, has been removed to federal court by the defendant, citing diversity of citizenship and damages exceeding $75,000.

LUBBOCK, TX — Behind the flaming hibachi grills and acrobatic chefs at one of Lubbock's go-to spots for Japanese cuisine, a group of servers claims the real showstopper was a pattern of wage theft and tip skimming that left them shortchanged.

LUBBOCK, TX — Hold onto your neck braces, folks. A full-blown turf war has erupted in West Texas—not over land, oil, or cattle—but over the sacred art of the personal injury slogan. Yes, you read that right.

Whataburger is celebrating National Hamburger Day on Wednesday, May 28, by offering customers the chance to win free food for a year.

Some things in life are just too good to stay gone forever. After a three-year hiatus and overwhelming fan demand, including a petition with more than 7,200 signatures, the beloved Whataburger Mushroom Swiss Burger is finally making its much-anticipated return!

The largest party supply store chain in the United States is closing its Lubbock location after nearly 40 years of business nationwide.

Nordstrom Rack is set to open a 30,000-square-foot store in Lubbock’s West End Center in Fall 2025.

Fred’s Garage in Shallowater is officially up for sale.

Governor Greg Abbott announced on November 20 that US Foods, Inc. will expand its food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment.

Blackstone announced Tuesday that it will acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s Subs in a deal valued at around $8 billion.

LUBBOCK, TX – A true marvel of modern architecture, the renowned Bruno Steel House located at Ransom Canyon, affectionately known as "The Bruno," is set to go up for auction on November 12 at 5:30 p.m., marking a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of architectural and artistic history. With a starting bid of $250,000, this auction promises to attract a wide range of bidders, from architecture enthusiasts to investors eager to own a living sculpture in the Texas plains.