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🌱 How investigators say a suspect slipped through a Lubbock home’s dog door

Lubbock, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Lubbock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How investigators say a suspect slipped through a Lubbock home’s dog door
  • Could Lubbock-Cooper’s new zones change your child’s school?
  • Two Lubbockites killed, child hurt in FM 1585 head-on crash

Also on today's calendar: 806 Servefest @ Volunteer Center of Lubbock @ 10am and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspect in Lubbock arson accused of stealing urn, court docs say (everythinglubbock.com) — A Lubbock man has been arrested on arson and burglary charges after a May 30 house fire on 32nd Street caused more than $15,000 in damage and the reported theft of a family urn. Court documents describe how security video allegedly captured his truck and show investigators believe he crawled through a dog door before the fire. He’s being held in the Lubbock County Detention Center on a $75,000 bond.
   

2. Lubbock-Cooper ISD seeks feedback on proposed attendance zone changes (everythinglubbock.com) — Lubbock-Cooper ISD is asking parents and residents for feedback on proposed attendance zone changes that could shift where some students go to school and how families manage daily transportation. District leaders say the plan responds to enrollment, capacity, and funding realities, and emphasize that no final decision has been made while they continue gathering community input.
   

3. Texas DPS says 2 killed, child injured in Lubbock County head-on crash (lubbockonline.com) — Two Lubbock residents were killed and a 6-year-old boy was seriously injured in a head-on crash Thursday on FM 1585 in Lubbock County. Investigators say an eastbound SUV crossed into the westbound lane and struck a pickup, whose Lubbock driver suffered minor injuries. Authorities are still working to determine what caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic.
   

4. Lubbock ISD names Williams Elementary Principal, Announces Facility Naming Process (kcbd.com) — Lubbock ISD has named longtime district educator Loren Henderson as the next principal of Nat Williams Elementary, just as the campus prepares to consolidate with Stewart Elementary and undergo major construction through 2028. The district also launched an online form for residents to suggest names for three new elementary campuses funded by the 2025 bond, with submissions open until August 1 and final decisions expected August 27.
   

5. Lubbock's new TxDOT engineer credits her Floydada math teachers with successful path (hesperianbeacononline.com) — Lubbock’s newly named TxDOT district engineer, Kylan Sanders Francis, is stepping into the role as the first woman to lead the district that oversees many of the roads locals drive every day. She credits her Floydada High School math teachers and time at Texas Tech for preparing her to thrive in a male-dominated engineering field. Her leadership will help shape future transportation projects across the Lubbock region.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • 806ServeFest →
    Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1219 Avenue K, Lubbock
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    This sweet pup was roaming around South Overton. Is anyone missing him? He has a collar but no tag and he isn’t chipped. He looks very loved and… (Nextdoor South Overton)
  • Lately I’ve been walking in the vicinity of Christ the King.
    I have especially enjoyed this homeowner’s wildflower presentation. This is the strip of land between the sidewalk and the street—an area that most… (Nextdoor West of Leroy Elmore Park)
  • Orbia posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Lubbock. Apply here.
  • IMPACT FIRE SERVICES, LLC posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Helper in Lubbock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lubbock here.

Ok Lubbock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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