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Texas communities unite following tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind damage
TURKEY, Texas (KVII) — Severe weather moved through southeastern portions of the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday night as Hall and Donley Counties experienced tornadoes while receiving a large amount of rain. The City of Turkey is recovering from hail, rain and wind which caused sporadic damage from one side...
TXDOT: District-wide safety project begins this week
LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) - The Texas Department of Transportation is ready to begin work this week on a $1.63 million safety project to install reflective pavement markers (RPMs) to various roads in all the Lubbock District’s 17-county service area: Bailey, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Floyd, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Parmer, Swisher, Terry, and Yoakum counties.
Lass and Alvarado Elected to Lockney School Board
FLOYD COUNTY, TX – Voters from Lockney and Floydada turned out to elect members to their respective city councils, while two seats were filled for Lockney ISD on Saturday. Mike Lass defeated Justin Wright for an At-Large seat on the Lockney ISD School Board, 58% to 42%, and Cecilia Alvarado defeated Alberto Soto-Gonzales, 78% to 22%, to win the District 2 seat.
Lockney Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Volunteer Fire Department’s annual brisket sandwich fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Supporters can pick up their meals by the Fire Hall at 211 E Locust. For $10, a plate includes a sandwich (meat provided by Weekends BBQ), chips, and a drink.
WEATHER AWARE: Friday PM Severe Weather Update
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has an update on Friday night’s severe weather potential for May 3, 2024. A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lamb, Hale, Floyd, Hockley, Lubbock, Crosby, Dickens, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Kent, Dawson, Borden, and Scurry counties through 10 PM CDT.
KAMC Thursday Morning Weather Update, May 2nd, 2023
Morning: Low cloud cover moving eastward. Low of 61°. Afternoon: Eastern thunderstorms. High of 85°. Tonight: Cool front moving in from the north. Low of 55°. Thunderstorms across the South Plains yesterday dropped large amounts of rain and hail. two confirmed tornados around Turkey Texas yesterday afternoon off of the caprock.
Old Fashioned Grocery Hosts Vendor Event
LOCKNEY, TX – Old Fashioned Grocery, 210 N Main, will host the 1st Saturday Parking Lot Event on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor booth rental is available for $20 by calling 806-652-9090. Food, home decor, informational, and more vendors will be available at the event,...
Finney Field historical marker implanted near Plainview, recognizing WWII training site
PLAINVIEW, Texas - The historical marker for Finney Field from the Texas Historical Commission in Austin has been implanted north of Plainview. This marks the site where Plainview Pre-Glider School was located in WWII from 1942-43. “Finney Field is remembered for its local contributions to aviation and its international impact in military training.”
Longhorns Begin Playoff Run Against New Home
LUBBOCK, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will look to begin their playoff run against the New Home Leopards on Thursday. Game one between the two teams will begin with first pitch at 5:00 p.m., with game two to immediately follow on Thursday. If needed, game three will be on...
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