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44 Arrested in Lubbock, Abilene Fugitive Sweep Targeting Violent Offenders, Gang Members

A powerful tornado that struck Lubbock County on Thursday left a Shallowater family's home in ruins, completely flipping their mobile home with a father and his daughter inside. Despite the terrifying ordeal, both escaped serious injury and were released from the hospital, now facing the daunting task of piecing their lives back together amidst the wreckage.

Lubbock County Tornado Leaves Father and Daughter Homeless

The Texas Tech Red Raiders stayed alive in the Women’s College World Series championship series, outlasting the Texas Longhorns 4-3 Thursday night in Oklahoma City. After a weather delay and late-inning drama, the Red Raiders forced a decisive Game 3, set for Friday at 7 p.m., with a national title on the line.

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Texas Tech Forces Game 3 with 4-3 Win Over Texas in WCWS Final

Lubbock’s legal roots come full circle this Friday, June 6, as the restored W.D. Benson House opens for a one-day public tour. Built in 1909 and once home to the city’s first attorney, the historic residence will now house King Law, P.C. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour and learn about the building’s unique legacy and restoration.

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Texas Tech Forces Game 3 with 4-3 Win Over Texas in WCWS Final