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Is Ragweed Giving Lubbock One Big Headache?
Ragweed pollen is spiking in Lubbock right now, and it's triggering some seriously uncomfortable headaches for allergy sufferers across the area.

What Lubbock Locals Keep in Their Cars And Trucks, 365 Days A Year
West Texas drivers keep their vehicles loaded with layers, sunscreen, and dust protection because the weather here refuses to cooperate.

I Found Chocolate Heaven Right Here In Lubbock
Lubbock's got a chocolate spot that puts those waxy mass-market bars to shame with creamy, velvety pieces worth savoring.

CMN $1M Gift Brings Pediatric Care Home to the Texas Panhandle
Children's Miracle Network's gift to the TTUHSC Pediatric Fund for Excellence aims to bring pediatric specialists to Amarillo so Panhandle families can stop driving hundreds of miles.
New 7 Brew Coming to Hillside and Soncy in Amarillo
Amarillo's lone 7 Brew stays packed, and now a new Southwest Amarillo location is on the way at Hillside and Soncy. Here's what the state filing shows.

Lubbock's Top Haunted Spot Was Just Named By TxDOT
TxDOT is celebrating its mapping site's 20th anniversary with a new "Phantom Layer" featuring haunted spots across Texas. In Lubbock, the historic Lubbock Cemetery—home to Buddy Holly's grave—made the official list.

Honoring Chad Hasty Legacy With This Texas Tech Scholarship
On Chad Hasty's birthday, KFYO and Texas Tech's Free Market Institute highlight ways to support the Chad Hasty Memorial Scholarship, empowering future leaders in political science and economics with $1,000 awards.

Lotsa Lederhosen! Pics From Lubbock’s Oktoberfest 2026 at Spirit Ranch
Seven local breweries brought the Oktoberfest spirit to Spirit Ranch on Sunday, complete with German food and live music for the whole family.

Amarillo Flooding Isn’t Done: More Storms This Week
Almanac says dry winter, El Niño says otherwise. Here’s what Amarillo’s wet fall could mean for the months ahead.

2026 Lubbock Pumpkin Trail Guide: Dates, Hours, Location & Free Admission
Lubbock's beloved pumpkin trail is back this fall, but Mother Nature just changed the game plan. Check before you go.

Lubbock Could Be Facing An Avalanche Of Tumbleweeds
Those Western movie tumbleweeds you picture rolling across dusty plains actually show up most in winter, not summer. Right now, they're already piling up around town.

Honor Carla Contreras With a Blood Donation at Coffee Memorial
Coffee Memorial Blood Center and the Contreras family host the Carla Contreras Birthday Blood Drive Thursday, October 15, with a Halloween theme and perks for Amarillo donors.


