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Turns out the chicken restaurant scene in Lubbock is a lot more crowded — and a lot more interesting — than most people realize.

He later called the Carole King-penned track "the best song written by a human being."

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller isn't just asking Governor Abbott to change course — he's asking him to give the money back first.

A Lubbock motorcyclist faces felony charges after crashing while fleeing police. The incident highlights critical Texas traffic stop protocols every driver must follow, from pulling over safely to handling suspected fake officers.

Back-to-school shopping is here, and South Plains Mall in Lubbock is helping families save. Enjoy two packed weekends featuring style shows, shoe drives, and Texas's Tax-Free Weekend from August 7-9.

Not every headliner lets the opening acts use the full stage. Shinedown did — and it changed the whole feel of the night at United Supermarkets Arena.

It's his new LP's leadoff track.

The guitarist shares the "creepy" details which made him halt his My Whitesnake Years outing set for next week.

Go back to the '70s with 71 rarely seen candid photos of iconic celebrities, caught living everyday, in mostly unposed moments.

Drummer Steven Sweet has dealt with a long list of serious ailments in recent years.

Now that we're around the halfway point of the year, we're taking a look at our personal favorites.

An Abilene man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison after a mother discovered he filmed and emailed himself an explicit video of her 14-year-old daughter while babysitting. Tattoo evidence led to his conviction.

Guitarist explains why he chose the musicians who appear on ‘From the Dark.’

Lubbock is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Junior Ambassador Program, a cultural exchange sending local middle schoolers to Musashino City, Japan. A public ceremony and reception will take place at Citizens Tower on July 31.

Texas DPS troopers recovered a 60-year-old Cesium-137 radioactive source buried in Midland County. Detected during a patrol, the hazardous nuclear material was safely excavated with HAZMAT support, posing no threat to the public.

"There is only one Mick and he's an insane player," the drummer conceded.

Somewhere in Lubbock right now, a restaurant manager is sitting on a roof — and he's not coming down until the community shows up.

Most home fires don't start with something dramatic — they start with a dryer, a candle, or a power strip that's doing a little too much work.

Fall in Lubbock sneaks up fast, and a few small things left unchecked now can turn into real headaches once the cold rolls in.

Phil Collen tells UCR how Queen has helped to inspire their recent work.

Looking back on some 30 releases from Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Dizzy Reed, Steven Adler and Matt Sorum.

The classic-era guitarist remains on good terms with his former bandmates.

The Black Sabbath guitarist reveals his thoughts on ‘From The Dark.’

No zoo, no Half Price Books — Lubbock's got some gaps, sure. But there's a hidden gem for book lovers.

Guitarist and wife launch new crowdfunding campaign: “We never imagined we would have to write something like this again.”

Guitarist Steve Hackett recalls how Collins initially rejected the chance to become a frontman.

The same geography that makes West Texas wind so relentless is also quietly producing some surprisingly good wine.

The former Cinderella frontman revealed the news on social media.

Lubbock Police offer up to $3,000 each for information on absconded sex offenders Markee Toliver and Lonnie O'Neal. Authorities ask the public to report sightings to keep the community safe.

Norwegian vocalist, who performed at Dio's memorial show in 2010, first wrote songs with the Black Sabbath guitarist in 2005.