Let me get this out of the way at the outset: I 110 per cent back the NRL’s crackdown on head-high tackles. As a fan of both rugby league and union, I watched the latter gradually make movement in this area some time ago. I still remember a frail, Australian-born former All Black Steve Devine […]
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The law will allow Texans 21-and-older to carry a handgun without a license.
It also enhances penalties for convicted felons found with a gun.
Read those details from The Texas Tribune:
Lubbock police released a sketch of a man who tried to kidnap a 15-year-old girl near 50th Street and Interstate 27.
Investigators say the man is in his 30s, has a scruffy beard and acne scars on his face.
Those who know anything are asked to call the department at 806-741-1000.
Get those details here:
This is in the Buffalo Springs Lake - Ransom Canyon areas.
A lower severe weather threat today, but still a low threat. Stay Weather Aware and keep our weather app handy. Here's our outlook for storms and severe weather today through the weekend.
West Texas snow from space
Daybreak Today - Weather, Jan. 12 By Steve Divine | January 12, 2021 at 6:24 AM CST - Updated January 12 at 1:13 PM
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Snow cover at midday, seen from space in this visible satellite image. You even can see some of the snow cover diminishing - melting - in the Pecos Valley near Roswell.
West Texas snow cover from viewed from space
Dark grey is ground, while the shades of lighter grey to white are snow covering the ground or clouds. In this one-hour loop the motion in the lower right is clouds, but on the left you can see the snow cover diminishing - melting - in the Pecos Valley near Roswell.
Travel warnings sent as ice freezes on roadways
Hazardous road conditions after snow blankets the South Plains By KCBD Staff | January 10, 2021 at 2:14 PM CST - Updated January 11 at 5:42 AM
UPDATE: 5 a.m.: All entrance ramps to Loop 289 have been re-opened. Drivers are still asked to use caution.
All entrance ramps to Loop 289 have been reopened. Please still use caution as there are slick spots where melted snow has refrozen! https://t.co/MFWF9S2T3Jpic.twitter.com/D1C98OmE4O Lubbock Police Dept. (@LubbockPolice) January 11, 2021
4 a.m.: Area law enforcement agencies continue to send travel warnings, especially to those going on area highways.