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  Politics

  Texas Tomahawk vs. Texas Strip: Battle of the Lone Star Steak

  Rep. Ken King filed House Concurrent Resolution 101 on Tuesday, proposing the “tomahawk” ribeye as the official State Steak of Texas.

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  Sports

  PREVIEW: No. 9 Texas Tech Heads for the Big 12 Tournament

  No. 9-ranked Texas Tech enters the 2025 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship on a three-game winning streak and as the No. 2 seed for the third time in program history.

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  Crime

  Teen Bully Arrested for Robbery Near Texas Tech

  A 19-year-old man was arrested for robbery after allegedly threatening a victim and stealing his phone, wallet, and keys near Texas Tech.

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  Crime

  Ex-Boyfriend Books It When Cops Show Up to Assault Call

  A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly forcing himself into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into an argument, and physically assaulting her as she attempted to call 911 before fleeing from police.

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  Sports

  Representing the Brand: Texas Tech's Coy Eakin Awarded No. 3 Jersey

  Texas Tech junior wide receiver Coy Eakin will wear the prestigious No. 3 jersey next football season.

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  Texas

  AAA Study: Rising Impaired Driving Risk Due to Cannabis Use

  With 38 states allowing some form of cannabis use, AAA says there’s growing concern about impaired driving and its link to accidents.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech to Host NCAA Selection Sunday Watch Party

  The Texas Tech men’s basketball program will host a Selection Sunday Watch Party at 4 p.m. on Sunday at United Supermarkets Arena, inviting fans to join in celebrating the Red Raiders’ historic season.

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  Crime

  Texas Teen Added to Top 10 Most Wanted List

  An 18-year-old from Converse, Texas, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

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  National

  Southwest Airlines is Charging for Checked Bags

  Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers for checked luggage, ending the airline's tradition of offering free checked bags.

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  Crime

  Car Breathalyzer Stops Man From Fleeing After Assaulting a Minor

  A man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and attempting to flee the scene but was unable to start his vehicle due to his ignition interlock device.

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  Sports

  Texas Tech Coach McGuire Speaks After Day One at Spring Football

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  Sports

  Sights and Scenes from Day One at Texas Tech's Spring Football

  The Texas Tech Red Raiders kicked off spring ball at the Red Raiders' new Womble Football Center on Monday, March 10.

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  Crime

  Plainview Man Guilty for Producing Explicit Videos of Minors

  A man from Plainview pleaded guilty to charges of producing child pornography.

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  Lubbock

  TxDOT Begins Intersection Upgrades in Halfway

  Starting next week, the Texas Department of Transportation will begin making safety improvements at the intersection of US 70, FM 179, and FM 1070 in Halfway, Hale County.

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  Outdoors

  Fire Watch and Windy Days Ahead in the South Plains

  Elevated fire weather and strong winds are expected across the South Plains this week, with the worst conditions likely on Friday. A fire weather watch is in place for Wednesday afternoon, and winds could gust up to 55 mph by Friday, bringing blowing dust and dangerous conditions.

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