Lady Buffs Travel For More LSC Action Oct 16, 2009
UP NEXT - The Lady Buffs stay on the road for an early week match against Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m. They return to The Box for matches on Thursday, Oct. 22 against Southeastern Oklahoma at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 against St. Mary s at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, against East Central at 2:00 p.m.. Last Week - The Lady Buffs stayed strong in LSC action, sweeping Southwestern Oklahoma and Central Oklahoma last week. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Huguenin's Week 7 Primer Oct 16, 2009
(4-2) at (4-1), 3:30 p.m., ABC regional/ESPN/ESPN GamePlan THE BUZZ: The Red Raiders won in overtime in Lubbock last season. Nebraska has allowed just one TD pass this season, while Tech has thrown 25. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Baseball Announces 2010 Schedule Oct 10, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - A total of 14 NCAA Regional teams from 2009 highlight Texas Tech's 2010 baseball schedule that was announced today by second year head coach. A total of 54 games (maximum amount of 56 is allowed) are on the current schedule and Texas Tech will announce the addition of two more games once those details have been finalized. (Texastech.com)
No. 43 Women's Golf Claims 2009 Heather Farr/CU Memorial Tournament Title Oct 7, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - New Texas Tech head women's golf coach didn't have to wait long for her first career tournament win ... The tournament win is the first for Texas Tech since the Lady Raiders claimed the 2007 Jeannine McHaney Memorial at the Rawls Course in Lubbock. (Texastech.com)
Blocked PAT lifts Cats to victory Oct 4, 2009
In a game that, at least for a moment, seemed headed in the direction of a 24-24 deadlock and a trip to overtime, it was Lamur, a junior college transfer, who stole the show in the waning moments, getting his right hand on the ball as it came off the foot of Cyclone place kicker , propelling his team to conference victory No. 1. A successful kick was likely to force an extra period, but because of Lamur, the more traditional ending was not meant to be. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Tennis Preps for Two Events Oct 2, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech women's tennis squad continues their fall season this weekend on two fronts. Six players will travel with assistant coach to the University of Missouri for the "Ace for the Cure" while head coach will be with two players at the 2009 Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, California. (Texastech.com)
Buffs Look for LSC South Win at Midwestern State Oct 2, 2009
He enjoyed his most prolific outing at Southwestern Oklahoma State, where the Lubbock, Texas, native averaged 29. 6 yards per return, gaining 89 yards on three kick returns (with a long of 49 yards). (Gobuffsgo.com)
Texas Tech Closes Homestand Against Baylor, Oklahoma Oct 2, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Coming off a strong start to Big 12 play, Texas Tech wraps its six-match homestand at the John Walker Soccer Complex against Baylor in the annual Battle for the Brand match at 7 p.m. Friday, before tackling Oklahoma at 1 p.m. Sunday ... The Red Raiders are 1-0-1 against the Sooners under head coach , with the lone win coming in a 2-1 double-overtime match last year in Lubbock. (Texastech.com)
Cyclones Blow Past Tech Oct 1, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Junior middle blocker had six kills and a. 417 hitting efficiency and had five kills and only one miscue to lead Texas Tech, but it wasn't enough as No. 14 Iowa State beat the Red Raiders, 3-0, at the United Spirit Arena in Big 12 Volleyball action. (Texastech.com)
Mountain West Conference Football Press Release Week No. 5 Sep 30, 2009
New Mexico (0-4, 0-1) at Texas Tech (2-2, 0-1) Jones ATium (53,000) - Lubbock, Texas 2:30 p.m. CT Series: TTU Leads 33-6-2 Last Meeting: 2004, UNM 27-24. . (Themwc.com)
On Medicare Spending, a Role Reversal Sep 30, 2009
By The Calabria Family, , Ruth Calabria, Sept. 27, 2009, Lubbock, Texas, Contact: ruthcalabria@matrix-evolutions. com. (CBS News -- US)
MORE CAMPUS RIVALRY Sep 30, 2009
"The incident occurred on the final drive of the game as the Buckeyes were finishing off a 30-0 defeat of the Illini.Coleman, a team captain and second-team All-Big Ten selection a year ago, was flagged for the hit . Hewill miss Ohio State's game at Indiana on Saturday night.In announcing the suspension on Monday, the conference cited a new rule for the 2009 season mandating a post-game video review by a conference of any flagrant personal fouls.Tags: 02:37 PMCommentRecommendApparently the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Tech Volleyball Back in Action Sep 30, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech Volleyball team (2-9, 0-2) hosts No. 14 Iowa State (10-3, 2-2) at the United Spirit Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. and then travels to Oklahoma (10-3, 3-1) for a Saturday afternoon match with the Sooners at 3 p.m. as the squad swings back into action. (Note that the match time on Saturday has moved. (Texastech.com)
Lady Buff XC Takes Sixth at Texas Tech Invitational Sep 25, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - The West Texas A Buff cross country team finished in sixth place at the Texas Tech Invitational held on Friday evening in Lubbock, Texas. The Lady Buffs finished with 173 total points. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Four Red Raiders Head to Baylor Intercollegiate Sep 24, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech men's tennis hits the road again this weekend for the Baylor Intercollegiate in Waco, Texas, Sept. 25-27. Representing the Red Raiders will be sophomores and , and freshmen and. (Texastech.com)
Ward Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Sep 23, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech redshirt freshman was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Tuesday as announced by the conference office. Ward is the first Red Raider to earn a weekly accolade this season. (Texastech.com)
Nearly Flawless Aggies Spoil Home Opener Sep 20, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas A89 attacks and only four were errant as the Aggies beat Texas Tech, 3-0, in Big 12 Volleyball at the United Spirit Arena. The Aggies improve to 8-1, 1-0 on the season while the Red Raiders fall to 2-9, 0-2. (Texastech.com)
Texas Tech DE Henley, S Mitchem out vs. Texas Sep 19, 2009
Senior defensive end Ra'Jon Henley and junior strong safety Franklin Mitchem were not on the Red Raiders' charter plane to Austin that left Lubbock on Friday afternoon. Big 12 blog. (ESPN -- College Football)
USC set for major letdown vs. Washington Sep 19, 2009
Texas Tech (2-0) at No. 2 Texas (2-0) In last year's 39-33 Texas Tech upset in Lubbock, Red Raiders running backs Shannon Woods and Baron Batch teamed up for 122 rushing yards, helping limit the Longhorns to 23:07 in time of possession. So far this season, Mike Leach's club is averaging just 46 ground yards per game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Breaking down Texas-Texas Tech matchup Sep 18, 2009
It'd be hard to top last year's epic battle in Lubbock, but the Raiders have an opportunity to make another statement on Saturday night: that last year's victory was not a one-time thing. Three and Out. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Potts keeps Texas Tech gunning in spread offense Sep 18, 2009
The Longhorns will be seeking revenge after Texas Tech stunned them 39-33 last year, beating the nation's top-ranked team on a final-second touchdown in Lubbock. Texas fans, and players, believe the loss cost them a shot at a national championship run. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
No. 2 Texas Up Next For The Red Raiders Sep 15, 2009
The show made its first appearance in Lubbock last year for the matchup between No. 5 Texas Tech and No. 1 Texas ... The flagship station for the Red Raiders in Lubbock is Double T 104 ... The Red Raiders will take a one-game win streak to Austin as Tech downed the top-ranked Longhorns 39-33 last season in Lubbock. (Texastech.com)
Women's Basketball Releases 2009-10 Schedule Sep 13, 2009
The Mavericks will then travel to Lubbock, Texas for the Basketball Traveler's Classic where they will match up against Prairie View A. 27), host Texas Tech (Nov. 28) and San Francisco (Nov. (Utamavs.com)
Court Upholds Texas Pastor's Conviction Sep 12, 2009
Clark, who was a minister at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in Lubbock, met his victim in 2005 and months later arranged for her to travel to Texas. She enrolled at South Plains College in Levelland, and prosecutors say Clark frequently threatened to have her deported if she didn't have sex with him. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sun Belt Conference News and Notes Sep 9, 2009
Rice returns to action this weekend when it steps out of conference play to challenge Texas Tech in Lubbock. SMU - Shawnbrey McNeal ran for 158 yards and a score on 19 carries, as SMU used a 17-point fourth quarter to rally past Stephen F. Austin, 31-23, this past weekend. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Red Raiders Continue Road Trip in Dallas Metroplex Sep 6, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Following a 1-1 start to its six-match road trip, Texas Tech travels to the Dallas Metroplex to face TCU at 7 p.m. Friday and North Texas at 1 p.m. Sunday ... RECAPPING LAST YEAR'S MATCH Backed by three second-half goals, TCU overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Red Raiders, 3-2, last year in Lubbock ... North Texas traveled to Lubbock in 2008 for an exhibition match that ended in a 0-0 draw. (Texastech.com)
Local tourism professionals extend education with program Sep 3, 2009
After three years of specialized summer classes, Christina Gordon, Eco-Heritage Tourism manager with the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Brent Lubbock, marketing and development manager with Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Society, are nearing certification as Tourism Marketing Professionals (TMPs) ... Gordon and Lubbock each must now complete two projects to earn TMP certification from the Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College ... Gordon and Lubbock were among 285 tourism... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Women's Basketball To Host Tennessee, Unveil 2009-10 Schedule Aug 28, 2009
Dons to play in three tournaments, travel to Lubbock, Hawaii and Philadelphia ... The Dons will travel to Lubbock, Texas November 28-29 to face Texas Tech, Prairie View ATexas-Arlington as part of the Basketball Travelers Tip-off Tournament ... "In both Lubbock and Hawaii, our team is going to be forced to play three games in the same number of days," Haave said. (Usfdons.com)
2009-10 Men's Tennis Schedule Announced Aug 25, 2009
Fresno State first plays TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 28 and two days later travel to Lubbock, Texas, to take on Texas Tech. The fall season begins with the Wave Invitational in Malibu, Calif. (Gobulldogs.com)
Kansas, Nebraska host Mexican sorghum buyers Aug 13, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Hoping to create relationships between Mexican rail buyers and U.S. elevators, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) recently helped the U.S. Grains Council host a sorghum-focused trade mission in Kansas and Nebraska. The mission's goal was to bring together potential Mexican buyers and U.S. sellers of grain sorghum and turn those relationships into sales opportunities. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
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The 2009-10 season opens with a trip to Lubbock, Texas, for the Duel in the Desert, hosted by Texas Tech. The Beavers will play three games in the tournament, opening with Texas Aus Christi on Friday, Nov. 13. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Texas Ranchers Eligible For Drought Assistance Jul 29, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 28, 2009)--The drought-stricken Texas cattle industry is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help ranchers improve sun-baked, parched grasslands. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced Tuesday that ranchers in 78 counties in Central and South Texas will receive priority to utilize the Grassland Reserve Program. (KWTX.com, TX)
Canadian Hyde Settling into Life in West Texas Jul 29, 2009
Christine Hyde is the first Lady Raider to hail from Canada. By Taylor Wilson, Texas Tech Athletic Media Relations. (Texastech.com)
* Eco-friendly turbines that leave an unfriendly mark Jul 26, 2009
You get what we call alligator cracking, said Stacey Young, a pavement engineer for the Lubbock district of the Texas Department of Transportation, referring to small seams in the pavement. One paved road in her area is basically a gravel road now because of the trucks going through, Young said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Fireworks, fairs, fests, and Fisher Cats Jul 26, 2009
The lineup isn t set, but so far it includes the Hometown Boys, an act straight out of Lubbock. 1 p.m. Cesar Chavez Plaza, 915 I St.. (Boston Globe)
Rivals.com Preview: No. 21 Texas Tech Jul 25, 2009
This season, the Red Raiders - who were 4-1 away from Lubbock last season - have a chance to prove that's no longer an issue. But it won't be easy. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Tennis Begins Season at Midland Invitational Jul 24, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech head women's tennis coach has announced his team's schedule for the 2009-2010 season ... Tulane visits Lubbock on January 23. (Texastech.com)
Lady Bear Hoops Release Big 12 Schedule Jul 23, 2009
02/13/10 at Iowa State Ames, Iowa 02/17/10 vs. Texas Tech Waco, Texas 02/20/10 vs. Oklahoma State Waco, Texas 02/22/10 at Texas Alege Station, Texas02/28/10 vs. Kansas Waco, Texas03/03/10 at Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas03/07/10 vs. Texas Waco, Texas. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
No Joke: Kelly Hildebrandt Will Marry Kelly Hildebrandt Jul 21, 2009
Up popped Kelly Hildebrandt of Lubbock, Tex. For the next three months the two exchanged e-mails and then started calling each other. (Fox News)
Thanks To Facebook, Same-Name Couple To Wed Jul 21, 2009
At the time, Kelly Hildebrandt, of Lubbock, Texas, was the only match. So she sent him a message. (Click2Houston, TX)
Same-Name Couple Will Marry Jul 21, 2009
Kelly Carl Hildebrandt of Lubbock, Texas, came up as the only match. The two exchanged e-mails, then occasional phone calls. (W-USA News, DC)
Texas Drought Losses Reach $3.6 Billion Jul 21, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 20, 2009)--Texas agriculture officials estimate drought crop and livestock losses at $3. 6 billion, and without ample rains the year's final tally could top the record set in2006. (KWTX.com, TX)
IN THE FIELD: Rural Americans long to be linked Jul 18, 2009
Schooler says some of her students have never even been to Lubbock (population: around 250,000), about 70 miles east of here ... The system connects to a tech center in Lubbock via a T1 data line; the cost of the connection is also covered by the state. (USA Today -- News)
Texas Gets Even Drier Jul 17, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 16, 2009)--Texas continues to grow ever drier, and new data show the state has the most land in the worst stage of drought in nearly a decade. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows about 18 percent of the state to be in exceptional drought, up from just more than 14 percent last week. (KWTX.com, TX)
Drought Worsens In Texas Jul 16, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 15, 2009)The summer heat continues to bake Texas, and the map that charts drought in the United States shows the worst stricken areas of Texas have wilted further. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released last Thursday shows areasof Central and South Texas in extreme and exceptional droughtexpanded in the past week. (KWTX.com, TX)
SOFTBALL STAFF IS COMPLETE Jul 9, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Head Softball Coach has hired former Arkansas assistant coach Aly Sartini and two-time national champion short stop Kristie Fox (Arizona, 2006 and 2007) to help him guide the softball program at Texas Tech. Additionally, former Lubbock Christian national champion and stellar student, Lisa Stratton, will become the program's director of operations. (Texastech.com)
Drought Reaches Critical Stages In Parts Of Texas Jul 8, 2009
LUBBOCK (July 7, 2009)--Parts of Texas are beginning to look like they did during the dry years in the 1950s. On Tuesday Central and South Texas were in the most severe stages of drought, extreme and exceptional. (KWTX.com, TX)
Small town America pins hopes on West trade route Jul 6, 2009
"Whether or not the four-lane divided highway gets built in the 20-year time, the amount of traffic that's on these will grow," said Kiely, vice chairman of operations for the Ports-to-Plains Corridor Coalition, a Lubbock, Texas-based lobbying group. "The result of that will be a more unsafe situation. You can only put so many trucks on a two-lane road.". (Yahoo News)
Bettis Earns Spot on 2009 USA National Team Jun 25, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech junior right-hander has been selected as a member of the 2009 USA Baseball National Team (Collegiate) as announced by USA team officials late Wednesday afternoon. Bettis, a native of Lubbock, earned a spot on the national team after allowing only one hit and no runs in four innings pitched en route to recording one save during the USA National Team Trials held June 15-24 in Cary, N.C.. (Texastech.com)
Horned Frogs announce 2009 schedule Jun 25, 2009
The Purple and White will continue action the next week in Lubbock, Texas with a Friday-Sunday matchup against Weber State and Alabama. TCU will closeout its home non-conference slate with a match against Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 25 and a contest against TWU on Sept. 27. (Gofrogs.com)
Family-owned amusement parks offer affordable fun Jun 23, 2009
The Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock, Texas, charges $4 a person for general admission on Saturdays and Sundays, with ride armbands running $17. 50 a person or ride tickets at $2 each, 10 for $15. (Yahoo News)
60-year-old Continental pilot dies in flight Jun 19, 2009
March 1998 A co-pilot for American Airlines suffered a fatal heart attack in mid-flight Monday, forcing an emergency landing in the west Texas town of Lubbock. May 1996 American Trans Air captain loses consciousness after plane lost cabin pressure; revived to land plane safely in Indianapolis. (MSNBC -- International)
Tigers to Face Arizona State in Super Regional in Tempe, AZ this Weekend Jun 5, 2009
The second-longest trip was to Texas Tech and Lubbock, TX for the 1997 NCAA Central Regional. This will be Clemson's longest trip for any baseball game since the Tigers played in a regular-season tournament in Las Vegas, NV in February of 2001. (Clemsontigers.com)
Practice Monday, game Tuesday and Thursday, practice Friday and travel to Midland to practice. Jun 4, 2009
Cody traveled to Lubbock Memorial Day weekend with his select team to play in a tournament in which he went 4 for 8 with a homerun and 5rbi's. He was also getting it done on the mound striking out 6 and walking 1 in game three. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Bettis Earns Invitation To USA National Team Trials Jun 4, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech junior right-hander has earned an invitation to attend the 2009 USA Baseball National Team Trials in Cary, N.C., and will be one of just two players from the Big 12 Conference vying for one of 22 roster spots ... " Bettis, a native of Lubbock and a product of Monterey High School, will join Baylor right-hander Logan Verrett at the trials as the only two players from the league to earn invitations to the prestigious camp. The trials will be held at the USA Baseball... (Texastech.com)
2009 Baseball Season In Review May 29, 2009
Richburg, a Lubbock native, was named to the first team after a stellar senior season. During the regular-season, he paced the Tech offense with a. (Texastech.com)
Track Set for Midwest Regional May 28, 2009
Baylor is coming off a solid performance two weeks ago at the 2009 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Lubbock, Texas. The Bears won three conference titles, including a sweep of the 4x400-meter relays. (Baylorbears.com)
South Plains Cotton Producers Need Rain May 28, 2009
LUBBOCK (May 27, 2009)--Cotton producers in the world's largest growing patch are hoping for rain as the Texas South Plains planting deadlines approach ... Growers in the Lubbock area have until June 5 and counties farther south have until June 10 to plant to be eligible for crop insurance. (KWTX.com, TX)
Softball: Marcus sweeps into regional final May 24, 2009
The Lady Marauders, 7-4, victory over Lubbock Coronado was the fourth-consecutive for Marcus in Abilene in the past three years ... What we saw today was why Lubbock Coronado is playing in this round of the playoffs, Tumilty said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Softball: Lady Marauders wallop Lubbock Coronado, 11-0 May 23, 2009
Friday night, Marcus softball team faced Lubbock Coronado at Eastland High School in Game 1 of the team s best-of-three Class 5A Region I semifinal playoff series. The Lady Marauders left little doubt in the opener, thrashing the Lady Mustangs, 11-0, for a five-inning run-rule win. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Drought Loosens Its Grip on South Texas May 22, 2009
LUBBOCK (May 21, 2009)--Rains across South Texas the past week have loosened drought's grip on the region and the state's overall condition is better, as well. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday showed that all but one category of drought improved since last week. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sports Thoughts May 21, 2009
Now the Panthers are the Bi-District Champs, but unfortunately they fell to Lubbock Estacado for the Area Championship, but it was good to see so many Stockton fans there in Andrews cheering them on through a very well played and fought game. Even though our boys didn't come out on top, they played their hearts out and it came down to the wire. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Track Earns Three Big 12 Titles May 18, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - won the women's 1,500 meters and Baylor swept the men's and women's 4x400-meter relays on the final day of competition at the 2009 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the Terry and Linda Fuller Track. "I am extremely proud of both of our teams," said head coach. (Baylorbears.com)
Iraq base shooting victims united by circumstance May 14, 2009
Betsy Blaney in Lubbock, Texas; and Linda Franklin and Regina L. Burns in Dallas. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wishes fulfilled May 13, 2009
Wiki and his family had to travel back and fourth from his hometown of Odessa to Lubbock for his treatment. He endured four rounds of chemotherapy before being declared in remission. (Odessa American, TX)
