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Lubbock's Halloween decorations keep getting bigger and bolder each year, and there's a reason why this small Texas city goes all out.

These Lubbock restaurants meant something special to the people who ate there, and their absence still stings.

Freebirds was doing the build-your-own-burrito thing years before Chipotle showed up in Lubbock. Now that concept's everywhere, but locals still miss that spot near Tech.

Texas Tech has logged its 10th consecutive home sellout ahead of Friday's Big 12 opener against Houston. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. as the Red Raiders aim to extend their seven-game winning streak in the series.

After two years sitting empty, that old Joes Crab Shack spot on Loop 289 is finally getting some life back. Landmark Bar and Kitchen opens Monday morning with a West Texas attitude.

Texas Tech hosts Houston Friday night in a Big 12 opener that could set the tone for the rest of the season. Short turnaround games reveal which team adjusts better.

A 26-year-old passenger died after a motorcycle collided with a car making a U-turn in Ector County on September 13. The tragic crash highlights ongoing motorcycle safety hazards and critical defensive driving habits on Texas roads.

Lubbock's got some seriously creepy spots, and we're not just talking about the spooky season decorations.

Before driving all over town hunting boxes, call ahead. Stores crush them for recycling fast, so checking first saves time.