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There were seven Republican candidates competing to represent their party for U.S. Congressional District 19 in the general election and for two of them, the race isn't over. Tom Sell and Abraham Enriquez are headed to a runoff election for who will appear on the ballot in November.
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Today is Election Day for the 2026 Texas primaries. Polls are open from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. New state legislation has allowed Texas public schools to implement a designated prayer period. Along with making a decision on in-school prayer, our Bishop Van Buren reports that Lubbock ISD's Board of Trustees addressed public discourse surrounding books in school libraries.
Candidates Tom Sell and Abraham Enriquez are headed for a runoff May 26. Revisit their extended conversations with KTTZ and KACU here!
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Lubbock’s Alzheimer’s Football League returns for its fifth season, aiming to raise money for local research and caregiver support with partners like Texas Tech's Garrison Institute on Aging. Organizers hope to build on recent success and remind West Texans they’re not alone in facing the disease.
Tune in Saturdays at 5 PM to hear KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren's sports segment ahead of Sports in America with David Greene!
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