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Game of the Week | Liberty gets another shot at Midland Greenwood
Here's a look at the best high school football games in the Lubbock area in Week 3. GAME OF THE WEEK Midland Greenwood (2-0) at Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (2-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Patriot Stadium Midland Greenwood spoiled the biggest non-district game in Lubbock-Cooper Liberty history. It's a two-year history, but the fact remains. The Patriots were riding high at 5-0 last season when the Rangers sent them home with a 34-14 setback. Greenwood finished as a 13-1 regional finalist. There's no longer possibility of a postseason encounter, so Friday will be Liberty's only chance of revenge. The Patriots enter off a dominant 44-13 win over Class 5A Division I Frenship. Liberty recorded 11 sacks, led by Rylan Thomas' seven. The team moved up to No. 6 in the latest 4A D-II rankings Monday. Greenwood, which grew to 4A D-I this alignment, graduated most of its 2025 team but hasn't missed a beat. The Rangers are allowing 14.5 points per game after last week's 25-15 win over Lubbock-Cooper. It will take a herculean effort to maintain that. The Patriots are averaging 46.5 points. Week 3 games to watch for Lubbock area Shallowater (2-0) at Canadian (2-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Wildcat Stadium Last
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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce speaks on the future of Texas Tech
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton discussed rising student enrollment, research partnerships with Nvidia, and addressing the Texas workforce shortage during his address to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.
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Lubbock Christian climbs high school football power rankings
Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 3. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis. LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS 1. Ropes (1-0) Last week: No. 1; W, 42-14 at New Home This week: vs. Texico (N.M.) (3-0) The Eagles justified their position atop the initial rankings. 2. Post (2-0) Last week: No. 2; W, 56-7 vs. Trinity Christian This week: at Lamesa (1-1) The Antelopes have given up 13 points this season. 3. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (2-0) Last week: No. 4; W, 44-13 at Frenship This week: vs. Midland Greenwood (2-0) The most impressive win of the week goes to the Patriots. 4. Idalou (2-0) Last week: No. 3; W, 34-14 at Monahans This week: vs. Levelland (2-0) The Wildcats took care of an improved Class 4A squad. 5. Shallowater (2-0) Last week: No. 5; W, 52-44 vs. Seminole This week: at Canadian (2-0) The Mustangs showed off their offensive prowess. 6. Seminole (1-1) Last week: No. 6; L, 52-44 at Shallowater This week: at Canyon West Plains (1-1) Seminole was in it until the end. 7. Lubbock Christian (2-0) Last week: No. 10; W, 45-28 vs. Slaton This week: vs. Big Spring Pathway
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Texas Tech emeritus professor's letter to the editor shares concerns on education
Having come to Texas Tech in 1971 and retired in 2010, I note the administration’s recent unprecedented abrupt upheaval of control over campus education . I have discussed the changes in conversations with currently active Tech faculty, to whom I express my gratitude for their time and attention. The following observations are based on these conversations. Teachers are cautioned against discussing gender identity and homosexuality, e.g. the effect of a homosexual author’s sexual status on a given work. Study of works by musicians such as Freddie Mercury and David Bowie is banned from music history courses. Doubt hovers over classical literary texts like Plato’s Symposium which exhibit the Athenian democracy’s acceptance of homosexuality. Faculty cite widespread confusion and frequent errors in the administrative judging of courses, with no room for appeal. The use of AI in officials’ scanning of courses is considered responsible for obvious blunders. Uncertainty reigns. Application of guidelines is subject to unpredictable change. Bans on apparently safe materials sometimes seem to have irrelevant criteria in mind. A Music School course on women musicians has been banned. Instances like this lead faculty to wonder whether policing for signs of DEI is at times in play. How do these
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Lockdown lifted after threat reported at Monterey High School
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 4, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Independent School District confirmed that Monterey High School was put on Lockdown protocol Friday afternoon. The lockdown protocol was quickly lifted after policed responded to the situation. LISD is asking all families to check their […]
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Estacado’s Ward speaks on Friday night’s matchup vs. Sweetwater
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Estacado Matadors (1-0) are heading to Sweetwater’s, where they will look for their second consecutive win at the historic Mustang Bowl. Last year’s 46-21 win came against an injury-depleted Sweetwater team. However, EHS head coach Eric Ward says it’s important his team stays ready for Friday night’s contest.
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FOOTBALL | Lubbock High-Coronado photo gallery
LHS – Matthew Hernandez 21 FG, 7:30. COR – Rebel Beckham 2 pass from David Bawcum (Michael Reyna kick), 4:03. COR – Beckham 2 pass from Bawcum (Reyna kick), :36. COR – Micah Martinez 31 interception return (Reyna kick), 10:27. LHS – Anthony Boyd 5 run...
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Applications open for Lubbock ISD 2026-2027 Community Leadership Academy
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 3, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas— Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) announced it is accepting applications for its annual Community Leadership Academy. Meetings for the academy begin in October 2026 and conclude in April 2027 for a total of seven meetings over the […]
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Fast tracking success: Texas looking to create 3-year degree programs
As Texas works toward establishing three-year degree programs at its public universities, some students like Kendra Burton have successfully accelerated their education through dual credits and online coursework.
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Caprock Chronicles remembers Lubbock coaching legend Weldon Bailey Chapman
Editor’s Note: Jack Becker is the editor of Caprock Chronicles and is a Librarian Emeritus from Texas Tech University. He can be reached at jack.becker@ttu.edu. Today’s article about former Lubbock High football coach Weldon Bailey Chapman is by Lubbock Christian University Professor Sam Ayers . The 1939 Armistice Day (Veteran’s Day) Classic was played in Lubbock. This contest ended with a 19-0 Westerner victory over Plainview. Following the last play of the game, Coach Chapman took his last breath. Weldon Bailey Chapman was born March 26, 1902, in Nevada, Texas. His parents were Robert and Lyde Jean Chapman, and he had six siblings. Weldon’s father served as the superintendent of Nevada High School. Following the death of his father from a heart attack in 1914, Weldon and his siblings moved into the Odd Fellows Home (orphanage) in Corsicana. He graduated in 1918 and attended Austin College in Sherman. While at Austin College, Weldon was active on the debate team and tennis club and served as the newspaper sports editor and yearbook assistant business manager. Weldon was captain of the JV football and JV baseball teams and business manager for the varsity football team. Upon graduating from Austin College in 1922,