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      <title>Here Is The Wettest October Lubbock Has Ever Recorded</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:11:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[October 19, 1983, remains the single rainiest day in Lubbock history, dumping 5.4 inches of rain in 24 hours. The storm drove the month to a record-breaking 10.8 inches, solidifying October 1983 as Lubbock's wettest month on record. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-wettest-october-record-rainfall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[October 19, 1983, remains the single rainiest day in Lubbock history, dumping 5.4 inches of rain in 24 hours. The storm drove the month to a record-breaking 10.8 inches, solidifying October 1983 as Lubbock&apos;s wettest month on record. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-wettest-october-record-rainfall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>All American Color Guard Suspended By Texas Tech Athletics Mid-Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:10:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A military volunteer group just got cut loose from Texas Tech, leaving active-duty personnel scrambling just days before a planned football game appearance. <a href="https://awesome98.com/texas-tech-ends-color-guard-partnership/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A military volunteer group just got cut loose from Texas Tech, leaving active-duty personnel scrambling just days before a planned football game appearance. <a href="https://awesome98.com/texas-tech-ends-color-guard-partnership/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Landon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why New Deal Band Boosters Is Not Serving Food at the Fair This Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The New Deal Band Boosters are stepping back from the Lions Den, ending a tradition that shaped multiple generations at the South Plains Fair. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lions-den-south-plains-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The New Deal Band Boosters are stepping back from the Lions Den, ending a tradition that shaped multiple generations at the South Plains Fair. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lions-den-south-plains-fair/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Is Currently The Most Common Crime In Lubbock</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:38:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lubbock Police Department data reveals assault and vehicle break-ins as the city's most frequent crimes. LPD encourages residents to track local crime maps, secure valuables, and park in well-lit areas to prevent vehicle theft. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-most-common-crimes-lpd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lubbock Police Department data reveals assault and vehicle break-ins as the city&apos;s most frequent crimes. LPD encourages residents to track local crime maps, secure valuables, and park in well-lit areas to prevent vehicle theft. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-most-common-crimes-lpd/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lubbock Light Park Won’t Return in 2026, Show Moving to Arlington</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lubbock Light Park won't light up the holidays this year after being sold to a Texas operation. Santa Land will still be around though. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-light-park-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lubbock Light Park won&apos;t light up the holidays this year after being sold to a Texas operation. Santa Land will still be around though. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-light-park-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Raven]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why Lubbock Still Misses The Kettle</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There was a time when three Kettle locations dotted Lubbock, but one spot near 19th and Brownfield Highway became legendary for its 2 a.m. crowds. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/kettle-lubbock-late-night-breakfast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There was a time when three Kettle locations dotted Lubbock, but one spot near 19th and Brownfield Highway became legendary for its 2 a.m. crowds. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/kettle-lubbock-late-night-breakfast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Somebody Absolutely Destroyed This Home Depot Cart Corral</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[That damaged cart sitting out front tells you something about the state of things at the 50th Street Home Depot these days. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/home-depot-50th-street/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[That damaged cart sitting out front tells you something about the state of things at the 50th Street Home Depot these days. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/home-depot-50th-street/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How Can I Help a Struggling Friend in Lubbock?</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/supporting-friends-through-hardship/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:26:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sometimes the best thing you can do for a struggling friend is show up and be present, no fancy advice needed. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/supporting-friends-through-hardship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes the best thing you can do for a struggling friend is show up and be present, no fancy advice needed. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/supporting-friends-through-hardship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lubbock, Lost Your Birth Certificate? Here's What to Do Next</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/how-get-texas-birth-certificate/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:22:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your birth certificate isn't where you left it. Here's how to get a replacement fast without the runaround. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/how-get-texas-birth-certificate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your birth certificate isn&apos;t where you left it. Here&apos;s how to get a replacement fast without the runaround. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/how-get-texas-birth-certificate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Truth About Lubbock Flock Cameras And Privacy</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:55:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lubbock currently operates 103 Flock Safety cameras to track vehicle theft and serious crimes. While data is shared with state law enforcement, Flock maintains that no facial recognition is used and personal data is never sold. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/how-lubbock-flock-cameras-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lubbock currently operates 103 Flock Safety cameras to track vehicle theft and serious crimes. While data is shared with state law enforcement, Flock maintains that no facial recognition is used and personal data is never sold. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/how-lubbock-flock-cameras-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Levelland’s Stand-Alone Starbucks Is Gone: Where Can Coffee Lovers Go Now?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Local java lovers have options. When Levelland's Starbucks closed, residents gained access to 7-Brews, Lobos Den, and other neighborhood alternatives. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/levellands-starbucks-location-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Local java lovers have options. When Levelland&apos;s Starbucks closed, residents gained access to 7-Brews, Lobos Den, and other neighborhood alternatives. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/levellands-starbucks-location-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Raven]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Red Raiders Surge to 4-0 Behind Historic Defensive Play</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:55:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Texas Tech's undefeated streak rolls on, but one linebacker just put on a show nobody will forget anytime soon. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/austin-romaine-big-12-player-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Texas Tech&apos;s undefeated streak rolls on, but one linebacker just put on a show nobody will forget anytime soon. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/austin-romaine-big-12-player-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>I Finally Found The Best Way To Check Texas Lottery Tickets</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most of us check lottery tickets all wrong. Texas Lottery's new app might actually fix that habit. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/check-texas-lottery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most of us check lottery tickets all wrong. Texas Lottery&apos;s new app might actually fix that habit. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/check-texas-lottery/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Lubbock's Oktoberfest Returns To Escondido Grill On October 11th</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:07:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Six years running and Spirit Ranch's Oktoberfest keeps getting better. Free admission, seven breweries, and German food waiting for you. <a href="https://awesome98.com/lubbock-oktoberfest-spirit-ranch/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Six years running and Spirit Ranch&apos;s Oktoberfest keeps getting better. Free admission, seven breweries, and German food waiting for you. <a href="https://awesome98.com/lubbock-oktoberfest-spirit-ranch/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Landon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Would West Texas Benefit From Colorado’s New “Tamale Act”?</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/colorado-tamale-law-texas/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Colorado just made it legal to sell homemade tamales from your kitchen, with room to earn real money doing it. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/colorado-tamale-law-texas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Colorado just made it legal to sell homemade tamales from your kitchen, with room to earn real money doing it. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/colorado-tamale-law-texas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How You Can Donate Leftover Halloween Candy in Lubbock</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/donate-halloween-candy-lubbock/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:02:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the Halloween candy piles up, Lubbock residents are finding sweet ways to give back this season. It’s all about sharing those extra treats! <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/donate-halloween-candy-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the Halloween candy piles up, Lubbock residents are finding sweet ways to give back this season. It&#x2019;s all about sharing those extra treats! <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/donate-halloween-candy-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lubbock, These Tiny Flies Have Somehow Invaded Your House</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fruit-fly-infestation-kitchen-guide/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your kitchen sink and trash are fruit fly magnets. They're attracted to moisture and food particles hiding in places you might miss. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fruit-fly-infestation-kitchen-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your kitchen sink and trash are fruit fly magnets. They&apos;re attracted to moisture and food particles hiding in places you might miss. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fruit-fly-infestation-kitchen-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>I’m Convinced This Lubbock Pizza Is The Best On The Planet</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/best-pizza-lubbock-2/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pizza Joint brings Texas pizza tradition to Lubbock with thoughtful toppings like fresh ricotta piped onto every slice. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/best-pizza-lubbock-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pizza Joint brings Texas pizza tradition to Lubbock with thoughtful toppings like fresh ricotta piped onto every slice. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/best-pizza-lubbock-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Children’s Home Of Lubbock Hosts 37th Annual Fall Festival This Saturday</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/childrens-home-lubbock-annual-event/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:52:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Since 1954, the Children's Home has walked alongside over 7,500 local kids. This October 3rd festival is a chance to meet them and support their mission. <a href="https://awesome98.com/childrens-home-lubbock-annual-event/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since 1954, the Children&apos;s Home has walked alongside over 7,500 local kids. This October 3rd festival is a chance to meet them and support their mission. <a href="https://awesome98.com/childrens-home-lubbock-annual-event/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Lubbock Fall Reset: 5 Things to Do When Your Apartment Feels Like Summer</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fall-reset-cozy-home-guide/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:50:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Time to swap those summer sheets for something heavier and actually get cozy when the temperature drops. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fall-reset-cozy-home-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Time to swap those summer sheets for something heavier and actually get cozy when the temperature drops. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/fall-reset-cozy-home-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lubbock Cat Owners Know These Things Are Basically Mandatory</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/cat-ownership-essentials-lubbock/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three cats basically run this Lubbock apartment, and their owner has learned what they actually need to thrive. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/cat-ownership-essentials-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three cats basically run this Lubbock apartment, and their owner has learned what they actually need to thrive. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/cat-ownership-essentials-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>United Supermarkets’ Recipe Ideas for Using Pumpkin Puree Leftovers</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/pumpkin-puree-fall-recipes-united/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:37:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's pumpkin season, so you probably have a few recipes with canned pumpkin puree that you make this time of year. Do you find yourself using just a half-cup or cup of the can and then wondering what you'll do with the rest? <a href="https://awesome98.com/pumpkin-puree-fall-recipes-united/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s pumpkin season, so you probably have a few recipes with canned pumpkin puree that you make this time of year. Do you find yourself using just a half-cup or cup of the can and then wondering what you&apos;ll do with the rest? <a href="https://awesome98.com/pumpkin-puree-fall-recipes-united/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lubbock South Plains Fair 2026 Food: Best Local Food Booths to Try</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-south-plains-fair-2026-food/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nonprofits depend on the South Plains Fair as their biggest fundraising opportunity. About 80 percent of fair spending stays local and supports these organizations. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-south-plains-fair-2026-food/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nonprofits depend on the South Plains Fair as their biggest fundraising opportunity. About 80 percent of fair spending stays local and supports these organizations. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-south-plains-fair-2026-food/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Renee Raven]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Car Pro Jerry Reynolds On KFYO Shares Crucial Rain Driving Tips</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/car-pro-rain-driving-tips-lubbock/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:21:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Recent heavy rainfall in Lubbock makes driving tricky. The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds outlines vital steps to keep you safe on slick roads, from light usage to pulling over. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/car-pro-rain-driving-tips-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Recent heavy rainfall in Lubbock makes driving tricky. The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds outlines vital steps to keep you safe on slick roads, from light usage to pulling over. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/car-pro-rain-driving-tips-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are Junior High Football Officials in the Panhandle Biased?</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/194/p/football-officiating-bias-panhandle/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:50:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Missed face masks, phantom flags, and a false start with zero movement — one parent breaks down what he saw at two road games. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/194/p/football-officiating-bias-panhandle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Missed face masks, phantom flags, and a false start with zero movement &#x2014; one parent breaks down what he saw at two road games. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/194/p/football-officiating-bias-panhandle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Kramer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How to Pick Pumpkins and Reuse Leftovers in Lubbock</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-pumpkin-leftover-guide/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:27:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ready for Halloween in Lubbock? Discover the best local pumpkin patches like At'l Do Farms and learn clever ways to reuse your carved pumpkins after the holiday, from tasty roasted seeds to DIY outdoor bird feeders. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-pumpkin-leftover-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ready for Halloween in Lubbock? Discover the best local pumpkin patches like At&apos;l Do Farms and learn clever ways to reuse your carved pumpkins after the holiday, from tasty roasted seeds to DIY outdoor bird feeders. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-pumpkin-leftover-guide/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Will Get You Kicked Out Of South Plains Fair?</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/south-plains-fair-rules-guidelines/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Planning a visit to the South Plains Fair? Make sure you know the rules before heading out. From clear bag requirements to gun policies and free admission times, here is what you must know to stay safe and enjoy the fun. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/south-plains-fair-rules-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Planning a visit to the South Plains Fair? Make sure you know the rules before heading out. From clear bag requirements to gun policies and free admission times, here is what you must know to stay safe and enjoy the fun. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/south-plains-fair-rules-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Where to Find a Tamale Hookup Before the Holidays in Lubbock</title>
      <link>https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/tamales-lubbock-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Fall means it's time to stock up on tamales around here, and most local spots require advance orders to get your favorites ready. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/tamales-lubbock-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Fall means it&apos;s time to stock up on tamales around here, and most local spots require advance orders to get your favorites ready. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/tamales-lubbock-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:01:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two decades of scares and Lubbock's still coming back for more at Nightmare On 19th Street. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/nightmare-19th-street-20-year-anniversary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two decades of scares and Lubbock&apos;s still coming back for more at Nightmare On 19th Street. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/nightmare-19th-street-20-year-anniversary/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before blaming your neighbor for that camera, figure out if they're deliberately watching you or just capturing their own property. The difference is everything under Texas law. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/texas-backyard-recording-laws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before blaming your neighbor for that camera, figure out if they&apos;re deliberately watching you or just capturing their own property. The difference is everything under Texas law. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/texas-backyard-recording-laws/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:52:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Texas Tech University has reached the No. 96 spot among public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. President Lawrence Schovanec attributes the 13-spot jump to faculty commitment and student success. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/ttu-us-best-colleges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Texas Tech University has reached the No. 96 spot among public universities in the latest U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings. President Lawrence Schovanec attributes the 13-spot jump to faculty commitment and student success. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/ttu-us-best-colleges/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Lubbock, What Would You Like To See In The Old Hooters Building?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[That shuttered Hooters building on Loop 289 could become anything from a brunch spot to a VR arcade if someone's willing to take the chance. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-hooters-building/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[That shuttered Hooters building on Loop 289 could become anything from a brunch spot to a VR arcade if someone&apos;s willing to take the chance. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/lubbock-hooters-building/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:22:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Lubbock is waiving arrests for unpaid Class C citations and warrants during the October Case Resolution Campaign. Visit Municipal Court from Oct. 1-16 to pay or set up alternative options without fear of jail. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-warrant-forgiveness-october/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Lubbock is waiving arrests for unpaid Class C citations and warrants during the October Case Resolution Campaign. Visit Municipal Court from Oct. 1-16 to pay or set up alternative options without fear of jail. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/192/p/lubbock-warrant-forgiveness-october/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Every Song Metallica Ever Played In Lubbock</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Metallica played Lubbock four times over thirty years — and one song they performed there has never been played anywhere else on earth. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/metallica-lubbock-texas-concerts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Metallica played Lubbock four times over thirty years &#x2014; and one song they performed there has never been played anywhere else on earth. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/metallica-lubbock-texas-concerts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wes]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>98 Years Young: The Lubbock Bowler Who Keeps Showing Up</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:28:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nearly a century old and this Lubbock woman refuses to hang up her bowling shoes anytime soon. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/june-burr-bowling-legacy-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nearly a century old and this Lubbock woman refuses to hang up her bowling shoes anytime soon. <a href="https://awesome98.com/ixp/157/p/june-burr-bowling-legacy-lubbock/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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