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Two Systems to Bring Severe Storms, Heavy Rain to Central and Southern U.S. This Week

Two Systems to Bring Severe Storms, Heavy Rain to Central and Southern U.S. This Week

At a Glance Two low pressure systems will impact the central and southern U.S. this week.

They could both produce severe storms and heavy rainfall. A pair of storm systems will produce severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in portions of the central and southern U.S. this week.

The first low-pressure system will track from the Southern Plains into the upper Midwest through Tuesday.

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That will be followed by a second area of low pressure expe ... Read more

A look at Spur, the ‘tiny house-friendly town’

SPUR, Texas (KCBD) - Spur is about 70 miles east of Lubbock on Highway 70 in Dickens County. There are 863 residents, according to the 2020 Census.

History

Charles Jones founded the townsite in 1909 on ranch land named after ... Read more

Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum Hosts Grand Reopening

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Joe Taylor, the founder and curator of the museum, is one of the world’s foremost fossil restorationists and the author of Giants Against Evolution, in addition to many other titles. Throughout his long career, Taylor had worked ... Read more

Bank of Texas buys former WestStar building

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Jayton residents receive free grocery relief after general store burned down

JAYTON, Texas (KCBD) - In the last month after most of the Kent County General Store in Jayton burned down, families have had to find other places to get basic necessities.

The South Plains Food Bank set up a grocery relief pantry on Saturday for residents who would otherwise have to go miles for food.

“You’ve got to drive 24 to 48 miles to go to a store and get food and stuff like that,” resident Scottie Winebrinner said.

Having to drive more is costing them more.

“With inflation, wit ... Read more

Haynes column: 'Sunday Morning Gospel Time,' Elvis and movin

By Mike Haynes

Special to the Globe-News

Kathy and I have a new routine. Driving to church, our satellite radio is tuned to “Sunday Morning Gospel Time” on the Elvis channel.

Yes, it’s because of the music ... Read more

6666 Ranch in Texas sold to group led by ‘Yellowstone’ c

GUTHRIE, Texas – The Four Sixes Ranch, or 6666 Ranch, is officially under new ownership.

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Taylor Sheridan, who writes, produces and acts in the hit show “Yellowstone,” is at the helm of the ... Read more

The Most Horrible Things to Run Over in Lubbock With Your Ca

Like many people I commute everyday to work in Lubbock while living outside of the city limits but there seems to be one thing that always stands out to me and that's how many things are covering the roads. From hay bales to watermelons to road kill ... Read more