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Lubbock Fire Rescue just proved that smart public safety investments pay off big time. For every dollar taxpayers spent, firefighters returned $4.39 in saved property while responding to over 27,000 calls.
A Texas Tech student nailed a field goal on live TV and chose a local volunteer center to receive the prize money. His clutch kick on ESPN's College GameDay is now helping connect thousands of people to community service.
A young cancer patient with a rare genetic disorder can now receive groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment in his hometown instead of traveling hundreds of miles to Dallas. The new option comes as Lubbock opens a major cancer center, bringing big-city care to rural West Texas.
When storms knock out cell towers and internet fails, amateur radio operators in West Texas are stepping up to keep communities connected. The volunteer group is training neighbors to help each other when traditional communication goes dark. #
When cell towers fail and internet goes dark during disasters, amateur radio operators in West Texas are ready to keep communities connected. Brandon Kimbrell's volunteer group trains neighbors to be lifelines when disaster strikes.
A fruit company and Texas supermarket chain turned apple and pear sales into 5,000 pairs of warm socks for people experiencing homelessness. For those living on the streets, a dry pair of socks can mean the difference between cold misery and basic comfort.
Kansas State's track and field teams dominated the first day of Big 12 Championships, claiming five individual titles and leading both men's and women's team standings. Two school records also fell as the Wildcats positioned themselves for a championship weekend.
A new cancer center triple the size of its predecessor just opened in West Texas, bringing cutting-edge treatment closer to rural families who once faced higher cancer death rates simply because of where they live. The facility offers everything from clinical trials to wellness programs under one roof.