Lubbock, Texas News

Second Of Two Executions This Week Scheduled Thursday
(Huntsville, TX) -- The state of Texas is scheduled to execute Denard Sha Manns Thursday night for the November 1998 rape, robbery and murder of Michelle Robson in her Killeen home.
News Radio 1420  –  Nov 12, 2008 11:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Exicution For Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Sister
(Huntsville, TX) -- The state of Texas is set to execute George Whitaker the Third tonight for the June 1994 murder of a teenager in Harris County.
News Radio 1420  –  Nov 12, 2008 11:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Operation Enduring Hope Prevents Veterans from Becoming Homeless
'Operation Enduring Hope' is designed to prevent veterans from becoming homeless. According to this program, 25 percent of America's homeless are veterans. NewsChannel 11's Katie Bauer has more.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Texas Lawmakers Want Cap On College Tuition
If passed, Senate Bill 105 would place a two year moratorium on tuition increases at public universities in Texas.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 05:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Tech Receives Award For Grounds
Texas Tech has received honors for academics, athletics, and now aesthetics. The University recently received highest honors for maintaining beautiful grounds.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 04:55 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Texas Tech Still Considering Moving OSU Game To Dallas
The #2 Red Raiders are fresh off their Saturday win over OSU and Tech fans are already looking forward to a showdown against the Sooners. Meanwhile plans are still on the table to move the Oklahoma State game to the Dallas area next year. NewsChannel 11's Julia Bruck reports.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 01:11 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Two Tech Students Killed in Weekend Accident
Two Texas Tech students were killed and two others injured after a weekend accident in Grimes County.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 01:10 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Less Than 100 Days Until "The Big Switch"
While most people know the transition to digital television is coming, many still don't have what they need. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson has details.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 12, 2008 01:09 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

"Let Lubbock Vote" Seeking Donations to Pay for Alcohol Petitions
Let Lubbock Votes needs $40,000 to pay for the alcohol sales petition they spearheaded, and time is running out.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 11, 2008 11:31 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Enduring Hope for Lubbock's Veterans
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fifteen percent of veterans aged 20-24 were unemployed, which is three times the national average.
KCBD - NewsChannel 11  –  Nov 11, 2008 11:26 PM [GMT]  –  comment?