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The theater first opened in 1928 by Wallace Blankenship as part of what would become the largest chain of small-town movie theaters in the U.S.
Samantha Larned
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KTTZ
First opened in 1928, the Wallace Theater in downtown Levelland closed in the 1980s. Now, after years of restoration, it is reopening its doors to teach the next generation of musicians and thespians.
Today's Newscast
The CDC’s immunization advisory committee has ended its recommendation of the combined MMRV vaccine for children under four, a change local health officials say will affect vaccine access after a West Texas measles outbreak that caused two child deaths. Meanwhile, TxDOT is hosting car seat checkup events in Lubbock tomorrow and Saturday to help parents ensure proper fit.
Materials used to distribute the MMR vaccine.
Olivia O'Rand
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KTTZ
After eight months and 762 cases in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced the end of the West Texas measles outbreak. KTTZ spoke with the director of Lubbock Public Health, who said that work continues for the department.
Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer sat down for an interview at the KTTZ studio on May 29, 2025.
Samantha Larned
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KTTZ
Lubbock elected a new mayor in June 2024. Since then, it’s been a busy year for the region. Now, one year later, the KTTZ news team sat down with Mayor Mark McBrayer to discuss his term so far, including issues like public safety, city growth, housing, and budget challenges.
Flatland Cavalry members talk about their return to Lubbock with reporter Bishop Van Buren. Taken on November 3, 2024.
KTTZ
Our reporter Bishop Van Buren interviews Flatland Cavalry, a band that began in Lubbock and returned to the Hub City last week after releasing their new single: "Lubbock."