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Lubbock Animal Services says its shelter holds 350-400 animals – mostly large, mixed dog breeds – despite only having half that capacity in adequate enclosures.
Olivia O'Rand
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From overpopulated shelters to an abundance of stray animals, Lubbock citizens are familiar with the city’s so-called ‘dog problem.’ This week, Lubbock City Council heard from residents, advocates, and city employees as it considers steps to assist Lubbock Animal Services.
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Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and community service efforts are planned in Lubbock to honor the hero of the American Civil Rights movement. Click for more on local events around the city.Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider reports on Texas' involvement in a brief backing Louisiana’s Ten Commandments mandate for public school classrooms. And ERCOT expects normal grid conditions as another arctic blast moves into Texas.
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Flatland Cavalry members talk about their return to Lubbock with reporter Bishop Van Buren. Taken on November 3, 2024.
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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."