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Yates Flooring just dropped a major upgrade—after 50 years at their original spot, they’ve grand reopened on Quaker Avenue with more space, better flow, and comfy zones to brainstorm designs. Founded in 1976 by Bobby Yates, this West Texas staple has grown into one of the nation’s top flooring stores, proving that legacy + evolution = unstoppable.

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Catch the sunset and float under the moonlight at Dunbar Lake with Lubbock’s new “Flow and Float: Night Edition” — a serene blend of sunset yoga and paddleboarding that’s turning wellness into a wild, watery adventure. Designed to help you surrender to the ripples and find your balance, this unique event from SUP LBK and Soul Yoga offers a therapeutic escape where water soothes stress, teens grin after grumpiness, and nature becomes your co-pilot. It’s not just a night on the water — it’s a reset for your soul.

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Tiny racers, big fun: Lubbock’s second annual Tricycle Derby is rolling into Safety City on Sept. 19, with age-specific races for kids 3-5 starting at 9 AM — sign up online or walk in if spots are still open. Bring your kid’s favorite tricycle (or grab one provided) and get ready for a speedy, sweat-free morning of play and exercise.

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Texas Tech University just snagged its sixth straight spot on the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For list — a rare honor that highlights its commitment to empowering faculty and staff. With only 76 schools nationwide earning this recognition, Texas Tech’s consistent excellence since 2014 proves its culture of support, growth, and compensation truly stands out. President Lawrence Schovanec credited the team behind the scenes for driving student success and institutional mission, while Angelo State University also made the cut — making Texas Tech, Baylor, and Kansas State the only Big 12 schools honored in 2026. Backed by ModernThink’s rigorous two-part survey, this award isn’t just a badge — it’s a testament to a thriving, people-first campus.

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Lubbock County’s payroll mess is heating up as the Commissioners Court faces a potential state investigation after Mark Meurer, still getting paid despite a judge ruling Jason Corley should hold his seat, says he’s been holding funds pending legal resolution—and is now stepping aside from the lawsuit to let the state take over. With the DA requesting Texas Rangers involvement and an upcoming vote on whether to back that move, the focus shifts to whether the state will probe how these payments slipped through the cracks.

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Broadway in Lubbock is getting a major upgrade starting September 21st—expect underground utility work and temporary paving between Avenue O and E, wrapping up by December 1st. While not a full shutdown, drivers should brace for road closures and detours, so stay alert and follow signs. The city’s digging deep to fix infrastructure first, then paving for long-term smoothness—minor inconvenience now for big improvements later.

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From South Texas farm roots to the halls of power, Lloyd Bentsen carved a legacy as one of America’s most respected statesmen. A WWII bomber pilot turned U.S. Senator, he rose through Texas politics before becoming a national figure — famously quipping “You’re no Jack Kennedy” in the 1988 VP debate. Though he lost his presidential bid in ’76, he stayed influential, chairing the Senate Finance Committee and later serving as Treasury Secretary under Clinton. Despite health setbacks, his impact endured — capped by the Presidential Medal of Freedom — until his passing in 2006.

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Asian markets surged today, fueled by a Wall Street rally and falling oil prices—Japan’s Nikkei jumped 1.9% after the Bank of Japan hit a 31-year high in rates, while the U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen and the euro edged up. South Korea and Hong Kong also gained, as Wall Street rebounded with the S&P 500 up 1.1%, Dow adding 316 points, and Nasdaq soaring 1.7%. The drop in Brent crude to $103.83 helped ease bond yields and stock pressure. Meanwhile, the Fed delivered its first rate hike in three years—raising rates by 25 basis points—and signaled more hikes this year to fight inflation, sparking short-term volatility but reinforcing confidence in its inflation-fighting stance.

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