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Lubbock community members and Texas Tech students rallied last Saturday to protest ICE as part of a national movement following fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, calling for solidarity, accountability, and limits on immigration enforcement in the region.

Opioid use is a nationwide issue and Lubbock is no exception. StarCare and Lubbock Public Health partnered last week to provide a presentation on recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose, as well as common myths and risk factors.

A look back at Texas Tech’s first female club hockey player — and the passion and motivation that earned her place on the ice.

Last week, Lubbock Public Health's Prevention Resource Center partnered with StarCare for a demonstration on Naloxone, a medication which can reverse an opioid overdose. According to StarCare, opioid use is a rising issue in Lubbock, one that is complicated by stigmatization and denial. Our reporter Samantha Larned attended the training and has more on how to recognize and respond to an overdose. You can find additional information and resources from Lubbock Public Health by calling 806-775-2933.

In two of the most politically opposite cities in the country, one group is attempting to bring people together.

Amid a tough year for agriculture, the Lubbock County Junior Livestock Show proved the strength of community and youth dedication. From months of caring for animals to scholarship awards for graduating seniors, the annual event highlighted how the show raises more than livestock — it helps raise future leaders.

Last week, the Texas Supreme Court returned. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge reports it heard oral arguments in a case related to the state’s 2021 abortion ban. Today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the HEARD Coalition is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the YWCA at 6501 University Ave. City offices, libraries, museums, and community centers will also be closed for the holiday.

Texas’ highway investments over the past decade are paying off, according to a report released at the end of last year. As The Texas Newsroom’s Lucio Vasquez reports, drivers are saving money and spending less time in traffic, and fewer people are dying on the road. Lubbock Lake Landmark is kicking off 90 years of discovery, for which it has events and expert lectures planned throughout the year. This Saturday at 10:30 a.m. is a Waterfowl Workshop, hosted by the South Plains Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists.

Salem Abraham claims Minnesota-based Xcel Energy has not lived up to its promise of protecting the region from wildfires. The company vehemently disagrees.

Here are some ways you can give back to the Lubbock community in December.