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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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Lubbock’s 2025 news year in review
The KTTZ News Team
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.
A Christmas tree by the Tech Seal on the Texas Tech University campus, Dec. 20, 2025.
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Opportunities to donate and volunteer in Lubbock this holiday season
Sean Ryan
Park officials will open up the Chinati Mountains State Natural Area to some local outfitters before the official 2032 opening date.
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In the mountains of Far West Texas, a new public park starts to take shape
Mary Cantrell
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Tyson will close one plant and cut shifts at another. What that means for beef prices and one small town
Molly Ashford
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December 23rd, 2025
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Lubbock County Precinct 2’s Jason Corley was back in the courthouse Monday, returning as county commissioner, as the county's "resign-to-run" legal battle continues. Meanwhile, Texas is expected to see unusually warm and dry weather through the end of the year. KTTZ reporter Bishop Van Buren breaks down how this elevated fire risk affects West Texas.
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A photo of Sarah Curtis alongside the cover of her book 'Daughter of a Song.' The cover features a photo awash with sunshine of her as a young child watching her father sleep laying across a picnic table bench.
‘Daughter of a Song’ explores fame, parenthood, and the mythology of West Texas
Samantha Larned
Sarah Curtis’ new biographical memoir ‘Daughter of a Song’ details the life and career of her father Sonny Curtis, as well as her relationship with him. From Meadow, Texas to Los Angeles to Nashville, Sarah Curtis explores her father’s world and the impact that had on her family. KTTZ sat down with Curtis ahead of her return to Lubbock to promote the book’s release.
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