‘American Sniper’ Fact & Fiction
How much of Chris Kyle's story presented on the big screen is true, and how much was created for dramatic effect?
Famous Texas Tech Students
There are dozens of notable people who've attended Texas Tech University and gone on to excel in politics, entertainment and professional sports. We pulled 10.
Insane Inflatable 5K Lubbock
The wildest and most fun race ever, Insane Inflatable 5K, is coming to Lubbock's Burl Huffman Athletic Complex March 14, 2015.
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The Day the Music Died Events at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock
February 3rd, 2015, marks the 56th anniversary of the Winter Dance Party Tour flight that claimed the lives of Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson – better known as the The Big Bopper – and Lubbock’s own Buddy Holly. The Buddy Holly Center in downtown Lubbock will open their doors free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, in remembrance of the musicians and their lasting legacy.
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Listen to Carrie Underwood’s Super Bowl Opening, ‘Waiting All Day for a Super Bowl Fight’
Carrie Underwood will reprise her popular 'Sunday Night Football' theme before the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb. 1). The new version has been revealed early. Fans can now hear 'Waiting All Day for a Super Bowl Fight.'
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Lubbock’s Caerus Ensemble Brings the Power of Music to Disabled & Memory Challenged of West Texas
7 hours ago The Caerus Ensemble is a chamber group that performs throughout West Texas in schools, concert halls, memory care units and centers for people with disabilities.
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Carrie Underwood, ‘Little Toy Guns’ [Listen]
Carrie Underwood’s ‘Little Toy Guns’ will remind fans of the title track from her most recent album, as well as many of Martina McBride’s greatest hits. While the song isn’t about domestic violence of the physical variety, it is a reminder of how sensitive young ears can be.
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Aww, Snap … ‘American Idol’ Audition Ends With Keith Urban Getting ‘Slapped’ [Watch]
It's not clear if 'American Idol' contestant Samuel Prince earned praise for his singing, but his acting was pretty good. Harry "Henry" Connick, Jr. does a nice job in this video, as well ... maybe too nice a job for Keith Urban's liking.
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Taylor Swift Has Trademarked ‘This Sick Beat,’ Other Original Phrases
Let it be known that Taylor Swift is more than just a talented stage act -- she's also an incredibly savvy businesswoman.
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Chase Rice Gets Butt-Naked to Pull in ACM Awards Votes [Watch]
Chase Rice really, really wants you to vote for him. Like, really. The 'Ready, Set, Roll' hitmaker wants to be a 2015 ACM Awards New Artist of the Year finalist so bad, he's getting naked.
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Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson Reiterates ‘Serious Consideration’ in Running for Congress
Lubbock's mayor continues to discuss a possible run for Congress in 2016
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Oklahoma Sooners Demolish Texas Tech Red Raiders in 45 Point Victory [VIDEO]
Oklahoma had a 21 point lead at halftime and they extended the margin to over 40 in their victory over Texas Tech
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TV Weather Report Goes Awry When Ridiculous Temperatures Appear on the Green Screen
Yesterday You've got to love it when a TV weatherman breaks character and lets loose.
Check out the funny moment when a FOX affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona posted the wrong temperatures on the green screen during Cory McCloskey's weather report.
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‘American Sniper’ — What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
Yesterday I doubt there are many people who have seen "American Sniper" and believe every detail is 100 percent accurate. After all, this is a movie trying to condense many years into two hours.
But how much of Chris Kyle's story presented on the big screen is true, and how much was created for dramatic effect?
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Texas Elementary School Strip Searches Students
Yesterday Two dozen students in a Texas school were divided into two groups by gender and forced to pull down their pants so administrators could try and find the culprit in an ongoing problem with feces being found on the gymnasium floor.