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Spirit of the Winds Band Set to Take the Field at UIL Area Marching Contest
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Collegiate High School “Spirit of the Winds” Marching Band is heading back to Lubbock as they continue their postseason run at the 2026 UIL Area A Marching Contest. Following a successful performance at the Region contest, the Spirit of the Winds Band...
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This Texas university's oldest building just earned a major honor
More than a century ago, Texas Tech University housed all four of its original schools, a library and administrative offices under one roof. Today, that same building is still standing, its famous bell towers overlooking a campus that has grown dramatically around it. Now, the university's first and oldest building has earned one of Texas' highest historic honors.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Levelland rides streak into Lubbock high school football power rankings
Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 9. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis. LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS 1. Ropes (7-0, 2-0) Last week: No. 1; W, 62-7 at Morton This week: vs. Seagraves (5-2, 1-1) The Eagles have outscored district opponents 126-21. 2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (7-0, 1-0) Last week: No. 2; Open This week: vs. Estacado (8-0, 2-0) The district title could be on the line at Patriot Stadium on Friday. 3. Idalou (8-0, 2-0) Last week: No. 3; W, 38-20 vs. Littlefield This week: at Muleshoe (1-6, 0-1) The Wildcats remain unscathed. 4. Post (6-1, 1-0) Last week: No. 4; W, 43-8 vs. Abernathy This week: at New Home (5-3, 2-0) The last two unbeaten teams in District 3-2A Division I clash this week. 5. Shallowater (6-1, 1-0) Last week: No. 5; W, 49-28 vs. Bushland This week: at Brownfield (1-7, 0-2) The Mustangs picked up a key win in their district opener. 6. Estacado (8-0, 2-0) Last week: No. 6; W, 66-0 vs. Borger This week: at Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (7-0, 1-0) The Matadors took care of business before their biggest test of the season. 7. Lubbock Christian (6-1, 2-0)
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Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health invites middle school girls to girl power event
The Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is inviting middle school girls in the area to the "Girl Power: Girls in Real Life" event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room.
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Works to Open Former School as Neighborhood Questions Grow
When Tomorrow’s Leaders received a former Lubbock ISD school building roughly two and a half years ago, its leaders envisioned a permanent home for work they had been doing since 2009: mentoring children and helping them see possibilities for their future. Executive Director Marcy Rodriguez and CEO Noe Brito...
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Frenship wins inaugural “Big Cat Classic” over Memorial 69-0
WOLFFORTH, Texas (KCBD) - The Frenship Tigers (4-3, 3-1 district) are now on a three-game winning streak for the first time since 2024. Friday night, they overcame in-town rivals Frenship Memorial 69-0 in the first-ever “Big Cat Classic”. With victories over Lubbock High, Caprock, and now Memorial, the...
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Thursday high school football highlights and scores: Oct. 15
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Several big schools were in action this Thursday evening as week eight of the high school football season got underway. The scores are as follows: Class 5A Lubbock Monterey 14 Tascosa 55 Caprock 28 Lubbock High 42 Class 4A Dumas 28 Randall 19 For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and […]
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New Food Complex will be built on Texas Tech campus after receiving $28.9 million grant
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the USDA to construct a new flagship building featuring advanced laboratories and classrooms, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027.
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Lubbock ISD considers school changes as district reviews enrollment costs
LUBBOCK Texas — Lubbock ISD is reviewing how it operates its schools as declining enrollment, rising costs and limited funding put pressure on the district’s budget. The district’s school optimization plan evaluates campuses based on enrollment, building utilization and the cost of educating students. District leaders say the data will help guide decisions about how […]
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TNT: Lubbock High completes epic comeback in 42-28 win over Caprock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock High head football coach Juan Rodriguez landed one of the biggest wins of his career when the Westerners came back to defeat the Caprock Longhorns 42-28 on “Thursday Night Throwdown”. Caprock led 28-0 in the first half after multiple turnovers. Once the Westerners...
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High School Cross Country roundup – Amarillo High Lady Sandies get second at District 3-5A meet; Gruver Lady wins win ninth straight district title
Cross Country athletes braved chilly temperatures on Thursday morning to compete at the District 3-5A meet that was held at Rick Klein Park on Thursday morning. Lubbock ISD was dominant during this meet with the Frenship Tigers and and Frenship Memorial Lady Panthers taking home the team championships. The Frenship boys team won with 59 points holding off Lubbock Monterey (78). The Frenship Memorial boys team also advanced with 89 points. On the girls’ side, Memorial scored 45 points to outlast Amarillo High (80) and Lubbock High (103).
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Upsets shake up Lubbock's high school football power rankings for Week 8
Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 8. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis. LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS 1. Ropes (6-0, 1-0) Last week: No. 1; W, 64-14 vs. Plains This week: at Morton (0-6, 0-1) The Eagles have scored at least 63 points in three consecutive games. 2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (7-0, 1-0) Last week: No. 2; W, 64-6 at Borger This week: Open That was the Liberty defense's second-fewest points allowed this season. 3. Idalou (7-0, 1-0) Last week: No. 3; W, 57-22 at Roosevelt This week: vs. Littlefield (6-1, 1-0) The Wildcats' offense bounced back with 50 more points than the previous week. 4. Post (5-1, 0-0) Last week: No. 4; Open This week: vs. Abernathy (1-6, 1-0) The Bold Gold will begin their chase of a district title this week. 5. Shallowater (5-1, 0-0) Last week: No. 5; Open This week: vs. Bushland (5-2, 1-0) The Mustangs start district with a bang. 6. Estacado (7-0, 1-0) Last week: No. 7; W, 64-35 at Perryton This week: vs. Borger (2-5, 0-1) That's arguably the Matadors' best win of the year. 7. Lubbock Christian (5-1, 2-0) Last week: No. 8; W,
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FOOTBALL | Week 8 first glance
RECORDS: Caprock 1-5, 0-3 district; Lubbock High 1-5, 0-3 Last meeting: Caprock won 29-8 in 2025. LIVESTREAM: www.LubbockISDSports.com/Monterey (audio only) & www.tpsnsports.com/watchlive/. RECORDS: Monterey 3-3, 2-1 district; Tascosa 3-3, 2-1 Last meeting: Monterey won 35-21 in 2025. Last week. Amarillo High 24, Monterey 14. Tascosa 64, Lubbock High 21. Abilene...