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Lubbock native Blaire Elbert represented West Texas on this season of the NBC singing competition The Voice. Elbert was eliminated last week, but is continuing to ride her momentum as she tours the state. KTTZ reporter Mia Shephard spoke with Elbert earlier this month about her experience on the show.

Texas Tech men’s basketball saw its Big 12 Tournament run end Thursday with a loss to Iowa State. The Red Raiders opened strong but couldn’t recover from a second-half surge by the Cyclones. The exit comes a week after the Lady Raiders were also knocked out early in the conference tournament, as both teams now await their NCAA Tournament fate on Selection Sunday.