How the rise of uncertified Texas teachers could hinder educator misconduct investigations
Emerging research points to the problems this can create for children. A study by Texas Tech University’s Jacob Kirksey found that students with new uncertified teachers lost the equivalent of about four months of learning in reading and three months in math.
Lubbock earns second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community in state
Lubbock has been certified by the Texas Film Commission as a second Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community. Here's the potential impact it has.

JT Toppin has 18 points and 14 rebounds

No. 22 Texas Tech plays No. 6 Houston on 5-game win streak
JT Toppin has 18 points and 14 rebounds in No. 22 Texas Tech's 71-57 win over TCU
JT Toppin had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 16 points and No. 22 Texas Tech beat TCU 71-57 on Wednesday night in its first game as a ranked team this season.
JT Toppin, No. 22 Texas Tech hold off TCU
Texas Tech vs. Baylor men’s basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, February 4
The Baylor Bears (13-7, 5-4 Big 12) meet a fellow Big 12 team, the Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-4, 7-2 Big 12), on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at United Supermarkets Arena. The game will tip off at
This date in Texas history: Kevin Durant records a historic 30-20 game at Texas Tech
On this date in Texas history, freshman Kevin Durant recorded a historic performance during a trip to Texas Tech.
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Fashion in Food: Lubbock Edition featuring 11 local restaurants and the Department of Design at Texas Tech University
Food In Fashion 2025, hosted by the Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association is on Monday, February 3 at the Museum of Texas Tech University. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and the show begins at 7:00 p.
Texas Tech partners with Natura, ACU to advance cutting-edge technology
Texas Tech University announced Tuesday that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Natura Resources LLC of Abilene and Abilene Christian University (ACU) to seek business opportunities and funding for projects related to Natura's molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction on the ACU campus.
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New project will use ACU salt reactor to ‘address Texas’ critical energy and water needs’
Texas Tech University is partnering with Natura Resources and Abilene Christian University to deploy Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction at ACU.
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Food Network Chef visits Texas Tech campus for cooking demonstration
Chef Jet Tila from the Food Network will be on Texas Tech's campus on Wednesday, January 29 to present Texas Tech University's Hospitality Services sixth culinary series.
Texas Tech at Houston odds, tips and betting trends - February 1
The Houston Cougars (17-3, 9-0 Big 12) will attempt to continue a 13-game winning streak when they host the Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-4, 7-2 Big 12) at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
National signing day: Which Texas Tech freshmen are already on campus?
Nearly half the Texas Tech football team's high-school signees from December have joined the program. Here's a look at the early arrivals.
New developer proposes student housing complex in Tech Terrace; Neighborhood hopes for collaboration
The developer says he’s seen the difficulty other groups have faced trying to bring student housing to this historic area, so he hopes more collaboration with the neighborhood will result in a different vote.