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FILE - Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks at Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
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The Texas Education Agency received more than 350 complaints involving teachers and staff who commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.
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Lubbock’s public transportation provider Citibus implemented a new fare structure for its Paratransit and On-Demand services on Jan. 1st. Our Samantha Larned reports Paratransit fares are based on the trip’s proximity to a fixed route and on-demand fares are determined by trip distance. Lubbock Fire Rescue said in a press conference yesterday that an infant was legally surrendered to first responders at the Safe Haven baby box at Fire Station 9. Officials say this is the first baby surrendered in a Safe Haven box for the state of Texas.
A collage of photos from West Texas news stories in 2025. A picture of MMR vaccines at Lubbock Public Health. A picture of crosswalks in Downtown Lubbock painted with Buddy Holly glasses. An aerial photo of protestors outside of Lubbock's Citizens Tower with flags and signs. An archival, sepia photo of a young Sonny Curtis playing with Buddy Holly. A black and white archival photo of Joe Ely in Western-wear leaning against a car. A picture of the scoreboard at Texas Tech's Jones AT&T Stadium, it is designed to look like the school's double T logo. A picture of a downed power line and blown transformer on a dusty day in Lubbock. A photo of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and vehicles blocking University Avenue at night.
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Join the KTTZ news team as we reflect on some of the year’s most consequential stories. With a legislative session led by a Lubbock state representative, a measles outbreak in the region, and Texas Tech taking a national stage for its athletics and in broader conversations about higher education: here is your 2025 West Texas year in review.