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Lifted trucks, muddy Jeeps, side-by-sides — Buffalo Springs Lake is turning its grounds into a 4x4 showcase this Saturday morning, and breakfast burritos are part of the deal.

Texas leads the nation in animal-related deaths by a massive margin, recording 726 fatalities between 1999 and 2024. Learn why the Lone Star State tops the list and how you can stay safe during your next outdoor adventure.

Somewhere on Slide Road Wednesday afternoon, a burger-eating contest between military branches is about to settle something that drills and deployments never quite could.

Three women who've led hospitals, school districts, and startups are sitting down together in Lubbock next week — and the conversation is already worth showing up for.

Gov. Abbott has deployed state emergency resources, including rescue boats and helicopters, across West Texas as slow-moving storms threaten severe flash flooding, large hail, and damaging winds this week.

Lubbock ISD is making school registration a one-stop deal this July, and if you've got kids at multiple campuses, that part alone might be worth showing up for.

Lubbock County is trying to stack up 60 pallets of bottled water for first responders — and they're not quite halfway there yet.

Fifteen years of showing up for local kids — and this year, six South Plains school districts are part of the kickoff happening Monday morning in Lubbock.

West Texas could be looking at a wetter fall and winter, but what comes after that has some climate experts genuinely concerned about what follows the rain.

Somewhere between the jet ski races and the Fourth of July cookouts, Buffalo Springs Lake quietly became one of the most talked-about spots in the 806.

Don't let Texas summer pests take over your home. From fire ants to scorpions, learn the easy steps you can take right now to protect your living space and keep intrusive bugs out all summer long.

As America celebrates its historic 250th birthday, Lubbock police and Texas DPS are increasing night patrols to crack down on speeding and drunk driving. Stay safe and celebrate responsibly this weekend.