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Lubbock County, Texas, is poised to revolutionize its medical examiners office by ending a long-term lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The county plans to move to a new, more controlled location, aiming to enhance operations and provide better service to families. The shift is set to be voted on by commissioners this Monday, marking a new era for the countys handling of death investigations. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Deal, Texas, unveils a state-of-the-art elementary and middle school, funded by a $37 million bond. The 112,000 sq. ft. facility boasts modern classrooms, a cafeteria, gym, band hall, and dedicated spaces for arts, science, and extracurricular activities. The new building replaces a 95-year-old structure, offering enhanced safety and security features. Students and community members are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Monday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Jury selection begins Monday for Omar Soto-Chavira, accused of killing Lubbock County SWAT Commander Joshua Bartlett during a 2021 standoff. Soto-Chavira faces capital murder charges, with trial moving to Lubbock after a change of venue. If convicted, he could face the death penalty, as the community remembers Commander Bartletts sacrifice and seeks closure. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Loss: Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson Killed in Line of Duty; Suspect Takes Own Life Checkout Solipillow.com

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Route sixty-six, the iconic Mother Road, traversed the Texas Panhandle for approximately one hundred seventy-eight miles, connecting small towns from Shamrock to Glenrio. Established in 1926, it linked Chicago to Los Angeles, passing through eight states. The highways origins trace back to prehistoric animal herds and Native American trails, later widened by European explorers and Spanish traders. With the rise of cars and the Good Roads Movement, Texas formed its state highway department in 1917, leading to the creation of Route sixty-six. Cyrus Avery, the Father of Route sixty-six, advocated for this Chicago-to-L.A. route, which quickly became a hit for travel and trucking. In the sparse Texas Panhandle, Route sixty-six significantly boosted farmers, ranchers, and towns like Amarillo, McLean, and Vega. Checkout Solipillow.com

Lubbock, Texas, gears up for city council elections! The filing window for Districts one, three, and five, plus the mayors race, opens January 14th to February 13th. Current Councilman David Glasheen steps down in District three, while Councilwoman Doctor Jennifer Wilson seeks re-election in District five. District one Councilwoman Christy Martinez-Garcias plans remain unclear, and the mayors race is heating up. Polls close May 2nd. Stay informed at the city secretarys website. Checkout Solipillow.com

Young students from Lubbock showcased their sheep at the Lamb Show, a weekend event filled with grooming, parading, and sheep beauty pageant flair. Parents, teachers, and students worked together to make their sheep look their best, creating a lively display of youth agriculture in West Texas. Checkout Solipillow.com