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Skip the all-day cooking marathon this year. Local spots across town are handling turkey, sides, and desserts so you can focus on family.

The band now has only one show left on their 2026 calendar.

Donald Trump drew massive crowds at the Lubbock Civic Center during a rally for Ken Paxton. The historic event brought global attention and spotlighted local Lubbock businesses in a rare presidential stop.

Politicians are flooding into Lubbock right now, but history suggests they'll disappear once votes are counted.

The '80s hard rock legends also share what fans can expect to see and hear at their next Las Vegas residency.

Red Raiders fans are hungry for a win this Halloween weekend, and Arizona visitors should probably pack a change of clothes just in case.

A devastating fire, multiple deaths and painful on-set injuries helped fuel rumors that 'The Exorcist' was cursed. Here's what happened during the making of the legendary horror film.

Ghost stories from the last hundred years come alive at Mahon Library on October 29th and 30th. The library's own unexplained activity gets discussed too, all in the basement after dark.

Sonic's bringing back their Halloween corn dog deal this Saturday, fifty cents each with no limit on how many you grab.

Not every landlord in Lubbock drops the ball, but enough complaints are piling up online that it's worth knowing your rights as a renter.

Now you can revisit the epic 2025 concert from the comfort of your living room.

Here's The Songs Played By AC/DC In Lubbock

It's 'Killers' vs. 'Black Sabbath' for all the marbles.

A never-before-seen concert film shows David Bowie performing live in 1978, stripped of the theatrical personas that defined his career onstage.

He'd been forced to postpone the original dates for a medical reason.

Symphonic rock took off when rock bands started hiring full orchestras, turning ambitious arrangements into chart-topping hits.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is warning livestock owners after two cases of the invasive New World Screwworm were confirmed in Hudspeth County, prompting calls for swift action to eradicate the parasitic fly.

Governor Greg Abbott appeared on KFYO's Steve Evans Show, highlighting key differences with opponent Gina Hinojosa on income taxes, endorsements, and policy, while stressing the critical role of West Texas voters in the election.

Prosperity Bank's bringing back Trunk or Treat this Thursday night. Free Halloween fun for families right here in Lubbock with decorated cars and food trucks.

The guitar legend tells UCR about the chemistry they have, "You don't know until you hear it, but I heard it."

The jam band is celebrating more than three decades together as they plot their initial concerts for the new year.

High-profile visitors heading to Lubbock this week will mostly see junkyards and industrial zones. That's not really the welcome our city deserves.

See where the Led Zeppelin legend will be playing.

Some restaurants in Lubbock have been feeding this community for three decades or longer. That kind of staying power tells you something about the food and the people running it.

A pothole near the Lone Star Amphitheater keeps growing bigger, and the city hasn't fixed it despite multiple complaints over the past year.

New playoff rules could give teams home-field advantage based on district standings, reshaping how South Plains schools compete.

Over 130 books are under the microscope in Lubbock schools right now, and the board's weighing in this Thursday.

The Runaways legend returns with the first taste of her upcoming album, which she describes as a "magical, dark fairytale."

The movie will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the band's four-year farewell tour.

As a new documentary arrives, original Coral Reefer Band guitarist Roger Bartlett tells UCR about the early days.