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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/IMG_1170.jpg?v=1746074641 Abernathy ISD leader chosen to carry on LCISD’s strong legacy https://the806er.com/blogs/news/abernathy-isd-leader-chosen-to-carry-on-lcisd-s-strong-legacy-4 2025-04-30T23:44:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/IMG_1170_43476c8f-8f33-4a58-bd7b-ca874c2a7cc7.jpg?v=1746074657 Abernathy ISD leader chosen to carry on LCISD’s strong legacy https://the806er.com/blogs/news/texas-tech-phd-student-mollie-green-wins-first-place-in-prestigious-three-minute-thesis-contest 2025-05-19T03:38:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/photo-output_4a6c931e-9d45-44d9-b408-a3f6414924e1.jpg?v=1747643922 Texas Tech PhD Student Mollie Green Wins First Place in Prestigious Three Minute Thesis Contest https://the806er.com/blogs/news/amarillo-packs-out-for-casino-yuk-s-comedy-tour-stop 2025-05-19T03:54:25-05:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/photo-output_a13ab463-b592-4716-a6a3-a0c542f07c21.jpg?v=1748623491 Yella Beezy Co-signs Lubbock’s Own SWB as R&B Duo Reunites for Major Comeback https://the806er.com/blogs/news/random-act-of-kindness-at-mae-simmons-park-leaves-lasting-impact-on-local-family 2025-05-30T17:12:51-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/photo-output_82aa0efc-983f-4cfd-af93-4d60d872cf39.jpg?v=1748643171 Random Act of Kindness at Mae Simmons Park Leaves Lasting Impact on Local Family https://the806er.com/blogs/news/walk-off-win-texas-tech-shocks-no-2-oklahoma-to-advance-to-wcws-national-championship 2025-06-02T23:09:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0938/6426/3998/articles/photo-output_2262c52b-c041-4266-b86a-74ffa2367c70.jpg?v=1748923783 WALK-OFF WIN: Texas Tech Shocks No. 2 Oklahoma to Advance to WCWS National Championship 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