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Police seek suspect on murder charge in deadly north Lubbock shooting

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Adam Young

The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old man who is wanted on a charge of murder in connection with a deadly shooting early Monday in north Lubbock. Police late Tuesday announced that Victor Yanez is wanted on a murder charge in connection with the killing of 28-year-old Joshua Rios.
Teen arrested in connection to north Lubbock road-rage shooting

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam Young

An 18-year-old man was arrested late Monday after surrendering to police in connection with a road-rage shooting that left a man hospitalized Sunday night in north Lubbock. The Lubbock Police Departmentâ€™s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after officers responded to a report of shots fired about 9:41 p.m. Sunday in the 2500 block of Auburn Street, according to a statement from police.
One dead, woman and child missing after shooting at south Lubbock apartment

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam Young

One person is dead and police believe a woman and child may be missing after a shooting late Monday in a south Lubbock apartment. Police responded to a report of shots fired about 10:43 p.m. Monday in the 3800 block of 130th¬†Street, according to a statement from Lubbock policeUpon arrival, officers located an individual inside an apartment with a gunshot wound. That individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police seek vehicle, shooter after road-rage shooting in north Lubbock

2 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam Young

Police are searching for a vehicle and its occupants believed to be involved in a road-rage shooting that left a man hospitalized Sunday night in north Lubbock. The Lubbock Police Departmentâ€™s Major Crimes Unit is investigating after officers responded to a report of shots fired about 9:41 p.m. Sunday in the 2500 block of Auburn Street, according to a statement from police. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Xavier Guzman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Rare April winter weather system to bring snow, icy conditions to West Texas

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Adam Young

A rare April winter weather system was expected to bring snow and icy conditions to much of the Panhandle-South Plains and eastern New Mexico Saturday, prompting a number of event cancellations around the region. A winter storm warning was in effect for much of the Panhandle, including Amarillo, and northwestern South Plains from 1 a.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Sunday, with moderate to heavy snowfall. Accumulations of 4 inches, with localized snowfall ranging from 6 to 7 inches, are expected.
Expect wet Friday, 'pretty raw' Saturday with wind, snow chances around Lubbock

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Adam Young

Chances are increasing for Mother Nature to bring much-needed moisture to the parched South Plains and West Texas going into this weekend. But there's a catch. Two potent weather systems moving into the region late Thursday and Saturday will make for a wet Friday followed by a windy - possibly snowy and icy - Saturday that will feel more like winter than spring around Lubbock and the region. "It's going to cut," said Harrison Sincavage, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Lubbock.
20th annual Golf For Kids' Sake concert, tournament to support BBBS Lubbock

3 weeks ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam Young

The 20th Annual Golf for Kids’ Sake event, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock, will be held in late April and early May. The event kicks off with a concert on April 25th at SERVPRO Headquarters, featuring The Spur 327 Band. The golf tournament will take place on May 2nd at Lakeridge Country Club, with morning and afternoon flights available. The annual event is the biggest fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock, raising over $690,000 since 2006.
Dust storm, strong winds bring fires, power outages in Texas Panhandle, South Plains

1 month ago | lubbockonline.com | Adam Young

Severe winds and a dust storm were being blamed for wildfires, power outages and highway closures Tuesday evening around the Texas Panhandle-South Plains.
Thousands in Texas, NM remain without power as wildfires continue following strong winds

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Adam Young

Local and state fire crews on Saturday continued to battle at least two major wildfires that had consumed more than 27,000 acres after sparking in strong winds and a dust storm Friday in the Texas Panhandle. Meanwhile, thousands of people across the region remained without power Saturday following the potent wind and dust storm, according to utility companies including Xcel Energy.
Thousands in Texas, NM remain without power as wildfires continue following strong winds

1 month ago | amarillo.com | Adam Young

Local and state fire crews on Saturday continued to battle at least two major wildfires that had consumed more than 30,000 acres after sparking in strong winds and a dust storm Friday in the Texas Panhandle. Meanwhile, thousands of people across the region remained without power Saturday following the potent wind and dust storm, according to utility companies including Xcel Energy.