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Holiday Underway...Except for Law Enforcement Lubbock Police and troopers from the Department of Public Safety are out in force as this 4th of July holiday gets underway. Lubbock News & Lbk County Government Offices Closed For Holiday All government offices will be closed toda. That includes City, county and federal offices Updates & Developing Stories National & International News (Undated) -- Here are the stories making news this hour: U.S. financial markets are taking a three-day weekend. Weather Friday Forecast Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Business U.S. Markets Closed For July 4th Holiday (New York, NY) -- U.S. financial markets will be closed today for the Fourth of July holiday. U.S. Markets Closed For July 4th Holiday (New York, NY) -- U.S. financial markets will be closed today for the Fourth of July holiday. Around Texas Special Session Over In Austin (Austin, TX) -- The Texas special session ends with two of three issues passed. Major League Baseball Loans Texas Rangers Money (Arlington, TX) -- Major League Baseball has reportedly loaned money to the Texas Rangers to meet payroll. Horses Found Dead On North Texas Property (Parker County, TX) -- Charges could be filed in a case involving the deaths of nearly a dozen horses in north Texas. Bell Helicopter And UAW Return To Bargaining Table (Ft Worth, TX) -- More than a dozen negotiators for the union and Bell Helicopter have started meeting again in an effort to get manufacturing employees back to work. Masked Men Armed With Guns Rob Bank (Arlington, TX) -- Arlington police are searching for two masked suspects who robbed a local bank at gunpoint Wednesday morning. Man Sentenced For Kidnapping Girlfriend (El Paso, TX) -- A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five-years in prison in connection with the kidnapping of a 15-year-old Vinton girl. This Day In History Today In History On this day: Birthdays Today's Birthdays On this day: Entertainment Tonight's TV An all-new episode of the fiery cooking competition "The Chopping Block" airs on NBC tonight. Off Beat News Of The Day Celebrating Independence Day (Undated) -- What are your July 4th plans? Sports Sports Shorts (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines: Derrek Lee hits two bombs for the Cubs. Bees interrupt the Astros and Padres in San Diego. Manny makes his return to the Dodgers tonight. And, Venus and Serena Williams will meet for Previous Headlines Top Story Police DPS & DA’s office Hit The Jackpot (7/1/2009 8:52:24 am) Nine 8-liner businesses have been shut down… and quarter million dollars seized . Tech Tuition Goes Up (6/30/2009 6:44:27 am) Attending Texas Tech will Cost more next year. No Confidence For A&M Chancellor (7/2/2009 7:46:43 am) The Faculty Senate of Texas A&M University voted 55-to-nine to give a green light to a resolution describing "no confidence" in the leadership of Chancellor Mike McKinney. Lubbock News & Lbk County Man Arrested For Hitting Farm Worker With Truck (7/2/2009 7:47:28 am) A Lubbock Man is behind bars For cutting donuts in a cotton field injuring a farm worker. Early Morning Apartment Fired Ruled Arson (6/30/2009 6:45:26 am) Units of the Lubbock Fire Department were called to the scene of an apartment fire right across the street from Lubbock Christian University. USAAA World Series Here (7/2/2009 9:44:10 am) The opening ceremony for the USSSA Baseball World Series is tonight at 7:00 p.m. on the Green Complex at the new Lubbock Youth Sports Complex located at Milwaukee Avenue and FM 1585. Today Show Picks Lubbock Bride For national Wedding (7/2/2009 7:51:19 am) You are invited to a wedding. In fact all of us are invited to view the wedding of Leigh Daniel and Nick Cordes. 4th On Broadway Gearing Up (7/2/2009 7:54:02 am) The 2009 4th on Broadway Festivals is gearing up for the big celebration Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4. Ranching Heritage Center New National Advisory Board (7/2/2009 9:45:04 am) Texas Tech University recently announced three new members to serve on the national advisory board for the Ranching Heritage Association’s $20 million Heritage Campaign. Councilmember Klein Hosting a Town Hall Meeting (7/2/2009 9:46:10 am) District 3 City Councilmember Todd Klein will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Oakwood United Methodist Church, located at 2215 58th Street. Student Awarded Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship (7/2/2009 9:47:05 am) A Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration graduate student will receive a $10,000 scholarship for 2009 from the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Stringer Guilty of Fraud in Lamesa (6/30/2009 6:46:04 am) A Lamesa man accused of stealing millions of dollars from investors in a ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty in Lubbock federal court Monday Texas Tech Librarian Proves Existence of Spider-Man (6/30/2009 8:35:20 am) Yes, Mary Jane, there is a Spider-Man. Interim City Attorney (7/1/2009 06:00:00 am) The Lubbock City Council has named Mitchell Satterwhite as Interim City Attorney. New Monetrey HS Coaches Named (7/2/2009 6:00:00 am) Lubbock) - Dr. Karen Garza, Lubbock ISD superintendent, and the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees named two new coaches to the staff of Monterey High School following the board meeting today. Kent Meador will be the new head baseball coach and Steve Mims wil More Marsha Sharp Opeing Today (7/1/2009 8:52:50 am) The Marsha Sharp Freeway will open from the West Loop all the way to Avenue L starting today. Video News Of The Day Hurley Company Video (7/1/2009 6:00:00 am) See how the Hurley Company is helping the Lubbock economy while providing needed products worldwide South Plains Region WBU School of Music earns ‘Commended’ (7/2/2009 9:43:09 am) PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist University’s School of Music reached a milestone this week, earning full membership status with the National Association of Schools of Music, doing so in commended fashion. Updates & Developing Stories National & International News (7/2/2009 8:27:33 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making news at this hour: A U.S. soldier and three Afghan nationals have been captured in Paktika province, near the Pakistani border. National & International News (6/30/2009 7:03:43 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making news at this hour: One survivor has been rescued from the sea after an Airbus A310-300 from Yemen plunged into the Indian Ocean. The military says four U.S. soldiers died Monday as a result of combat-re National & International News (7/1/2009 9:05:36 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making news this hour: Michael Jackson's will is expected to be filed today in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Weather Tuesday Weather (6/30/2009 7:05:53 am) Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Forecast (7/1/2009 9:06:09 am) Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east southeast between 10 and 15 mph. Business AM Business Notebook (7/2/2009 8:19:16 am) (New York, NY) -- Stock prices were lifted on Wall Street yesterday over optimism the economy is doing a little better, boosted by manufacturing data reported by the U.S., Europe and China. AM Business Notebook (6/30/2009 6:55:00 am) (New York, NY) -- A jump in oil prices boosted shares in energy companies like Exxon Mobil Yesterday. The Dow gained 91 points to close at 85-29 AM Business Notebook (7/1/2009 8:58:47 am) (New York, NY) -- Stock prices slid on Wall Street yesterday following a surprise drop in consumer confidence coupled with slipping oil prices. Around Texas Special Session Begins Wednesday (7/1/2009 8:59:34 am) (Austin, TX) -- Texas lawmakers will begin a special session today in Austin. Governor Rick Perry has called the special session for the consideration of three pieces of legislation. Hutchison Visits Texas Troops In Iraq (7/2/2009 8:20:10 am) (Kuwait) -- U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is meeting with Texas troops in Iraq today. Austin Police Forego Pay Raise (7/1/2009 9:00:13 am) (Austin, TX) -- An agreement was reached yesterday between the police union and Austin officials. School District Wants Documents Sealed (6/30/2009 6:56:40 am) (Austin, TX) -- During the search for a new superintendent for Austin's School District, one consultant criticized trustees for engaging in racial politics. Children Found Allegedly Hidden In Storage Shed (7/2/2009 8:23:50 am) (Sealy, TX) -- A Sealy couple is facing charges after authorities allegedly discovered children unsupervised in a storage building that contained hazardous materials at their home. No Refusal Continues Fourth Of July Weekend (7/2/2009 8:24:47 am) (Houston, TX) -- Harris County's No Refusal Program police patrols and prosecutor teams will continue their enforcement action through the July Fourth holiday weekend. Minor Problems Reported On Bush Turnpike (7/2/2009 8:26:10 am) (Las Colinas, TX) -- The North Texas Tollway Authority reports only minor confusion on the President George Bush Turnpike Wednesday. Immigrant Business Victim Of Recession (6/30/2009 6:57:27 am) (Austin, TX) -- Hard economic times are causing hard times for Austin's immigrant workers, especially in the construction field. Construction Worker Injured In Gas Line Explosion (6/30/2009 7:02:39 am) (San Antonio, TX) -- A construction worker is critically injured after hitting a gas line with some excavation equipment Monday afternoon. Women Die From Using Medical Patch (7/1/2009 9:02:56 am) (San Antonio, TX) -- A controversy is boiling over a patch used to ease pain. At least two women in San Antonio have died after using the Fentanyl patch. Veteran Sad To See American, USMC Flags Torched (7/1/2009 9:04:08 am) (Dallas, TX) -- A North Dallas veteran is puzzled over who would torch his American flag and a banner honoring the U.S. Marine Corps where Ed Jordan served a half-century ago. Travis County Has First Swine Flu Death (6/30/2009 6:58:06 am) (Austin, TX) -- Ron Stowe has died at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple after being flown there two days after being diagnosed with swine flu on June 13th. HEB Beef Recall Just In Time For Fourth (7/2/2009 8:25:39 am) (San Antonio, TX) -- HEB is recalling a number of beef products just as residents prepare for Fourth of July get-together. Mom Finds Son's Body In Ditch After Phone Call (7/2/2009 8:23:07 am) (Houston, TX) -- Harris County Sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a man discovered fatally shot on the side of the road by his mother early Wednesday morning. Austin Church Goes To Dogs (7/2/2009 8:22:17 am) (Austin, TX) -- Everyone is welcome at the City Community Church in Austin. TXU Offers Help Paying Bills (7/2/2009 8:27:04 am) (Dallas, TX) -- TXU Energy has joined other providers in offering help paying bills during the summer. Courts Have Access To Prison Trust Funds (6/30/2009 6:58:59 am) (Austin, TX) -- Inmates serving time in Texas prisons may soon see their trust funds tapped to pay for overdue court costs and other expenses. Collin County Judge Hospitalized (6/30/2009 6:59:29 am) (McKinney, TX) -- A security training exercise in Collin County failed to go as planned. Houston Man Accused Of 300-Thousand-Dollar Ponzi Scheme (6/30/2009 7:01:19 am) (Houston, TX) -- The Texas Department of Banking is reporting a Houston man allegedly scammed elderly residents out of over 300-thousand-dollars with an incredibly detailed Ponzi scheme. George Bush Tollway Goes Cashless Beginning Today (7/1/2009 9:05:05 am) (Dallas, TX) -- Your money's no good on the George Bush Tollway because of a big change beginning today. Plane Takes Off After Emergency Landing (7/1/2009 9:00:49 am) (Round Rock, TX) -- A single-engine Cessna pilot made a safe emergency landing yesterday on the Texas-130 toll road around 8:45 in the morning. Houston Man Sentenced For Lying To FEMA (7/1/2009 9:01:31 am) (Beaumont, TX) -- A Houston man will spend five years on probation for fraud related to Hurricane Rita. This Day In History Today In History (7/2/2009 8:16:21 am) On this day: Today In History (6/30/2009 6:50:04 am) On this day: Today In History (7/1/2009 8:56:38 am) On This Day: Birthdays Today's Birthdays (7/2/2009 8:15:14 am) On this day: Today's Birthdays (6/30/2009 6:50:42 am) On this day: Today's Birthdays (7/1/2009 8:57:10 am) On this day: Entertainment Ray Price Released From Hospital (7/2/2009 8:17:01 am) (Undated) -- Ray Price is out of the hospital. TheBoot.com says the Country Music Hall of Famer is back at his Texas home as he continues his recovery following colon cancer surgery. Tonight's TV (7/2/2009 8:18:04 am) A new episode of the hit sitcom "Samantha Who?" kicks off ABC's primetime lineup tonight with Sam trying to sabotage Todd's competition for a job. Tonight's TV (7/1/2009 8:57:45 am) ABC's primetime lineup kicks off with action in the hit obstacle course game show "Wipeout." A new episode of "I Survived A Japanese Game Show" begins next. Off Beat News Of The Day Man Arrested By FBI After Stripping Naked (7/2/2009 8:13:16 am) (Los Angeles, CA) -- The FBI has a US Airways passenger in custody after he decided to lose all of his clothes during a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to Los Angeles. Atlanta, Houston Among Most Sexually Active (7/2/2009 8:14:04 am) (Princeton, NJ) -- The Rolling Stones classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" apparently doesn't apply in Atlanta. Man Arrested For Calling 911 Over Wrong Order (6/30/2009 6:49:02 am) (Undated) -- An Oregon man did not get the justice he was looking for when he called 911 over an incorrect McDonald's fast food order last week. Woman's Husband Turns Her In (7/1/2009 8:55:15 am) (Crestview, FL) -- A Florida woman is in trouble with the law and has her husband to thank for turning her in. Health Beat African Americans Cancer Risk Higher (7/2/2009 8:12:31 am) (Undated) -- Researchers believe biological or genetic factors could be the reason why African-Americans who receive treatment for breast, ovarian and prostate cancers die sooner than members of other races who receive the same treatment. Cookie Dough Recalled Over E. coli (6/30/2009 6:48:04 am) (New York, NY) -- Nestle has issued a recall for Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after E. coli bacteria was discovered in a sample. Wal-Mart Endorses Employer-Mandated Health Coverage (7/1/2009 8:54:38 am) (San Francisco, CA) -- The largest retailer in the world is supporting President Obama's push to require large employers to offer health insurance to employees. Religion Today Pro-Life Democrats Send Letter To Speaker Pelosi (7/1/2009 8:56:03 am) (Washington, DC) -- A letter signed by 19 pro-life House Democrats was delivered to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sports Sports Shorts (7/2/2009 7:54:57 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines: The Red Sox return the favor to the Orioles. Federer and Roddick reach the Wimbledon semifinals. The first day of NBA and NHL free agency sees plenty of action. And, the 1992 Dream T Sports Shorts (6/30/2009 6:47:17 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines: Tim Lincecum and the Giants crush the Cards. The Rays spoil the return of Roy Halladay. The career of Rockets center Yao Ming may be in jeopardy. And, a trio of top Americans reach t Sports Shorts (7/1/2009 8:54:06 am) (Undated) -- Here are the latest stories making sports headlines: The O's stun the BoSox with a big comeback. Jason Marquis dominates the Dodgers. The Pistons fire head coach Michael Curry. Serena and Venus reach the Wimbledon semis. And, NBA |
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