A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction Friday in a fifth-year NCAA eligibility lawsuit, immediately restoring playing eligibility for 38 athletes including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos. The injunction prohibits the NCAA from enforcing eligibility restrictions, restitution rules, and transfer rules against the athletes or schools involved.
Judge Brian C. Edwards, Jefferson Circuit Court, Division 11 judge who granted the injunction; Thomas Castellanos, Texas Tech quarterback, one of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit; Mark Mitchell, One of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit and 5 more
Susan Rowley, a Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, posted a video on social media claiming that Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her during a private meeting. Rowley said she met with Parrish in his office and that he made physical sexual advances at the end of their conversation. Parrish denied the allegation as "preposterous."
Susan Rowley, Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2; Curtis Parrish, Lubbock County Judge
Texas Tech entered the top 10 of both major college football polls following its 5-0 start to the season. The Red Raiders ranked No. 9 in the coaches poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll, marking their first appearance in both top 10 rankings this season.
Texas Tech Red Raiders, college football team; Joey McGuire, head coach
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a Food Science, Safety, and Workforce Development Complex in a new Davis College Flagship Building.
$$28.9 million for USDA grant for Food Science, Safety, and Workforce Development Complex
Texas Tech University Davis College, grant recipient; U.S. Department of Agriculture, grant awarding agency; Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech President and 2 more
Brantly Slocum, a 38-year-old man with Down syndrome, was reported missing from his home near Lubbock on October 7. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is searching for him; he was believed to be traveling west on foot and is without his glasses, which he requires to see. An update indicates he was found safe.
Brantly Slocum, Missing man with Down syndrome; Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, Searching agency
The Lubbock County Clerk's office announced a new free service called Fraud Notify, provided through Tyler Technologies, that sends email alerts when documents are recorded under a registered name. The service covers deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and notices but excludes court case filings.
Lubbock County Clerk's office, launched the service; Kelly Pinion, County Clerk who announced the service; Tyler Technologies, provider of Fraud Notify service
Texas Tech fans reported finding approximately 25 pages of Colorado's offensive game plan at the Buffaloes' team hotel bar before Saturday's game. Colorado lost to No. 12 Texas Tech 29-7, with the Red Raiders recording four interceptions.
Deion Sanders, Colorado head coach; Texas Tech Red Raiders, opposing team; Colorado Buffaloes, team that lost playbook and 2 more
Early voting in the Senate District 28 special election runs from August 25 through September 5, with the election on September 9. The special election is to replace former state Senator Robert Duncan. Photo ID is required to vote in person.
Nandita Berry, Texas Secretary of State; Robert Duncan, former state Senator
Texas Tech police are investigating a report of sexual assault involving two students who accepted a ride from multiple unknown people in a black pickup truck just after midnight Thursday morning. The students report not remembering much after accepting the ride.