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House Speaker Dustin Burrows on the House Floor shortly after securing votes needed to lead the chamber.
Michael Minasi
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KUT
Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Brad Burt
Here’s everything you need to know about the Lubbock Republican.
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock is congratulated after getting the votes to secure the House speaker position.
Patricia Lim
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KUT News
Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock wins race for Texas House speaker
Blaise Gainey
The Texas Book Festival takes place in and around the state Capitol building.
Gabriel C. Pérez
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KUT
The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect.
Blaise Gainey
A June 2024 report by Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute in partnership with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission shows the number of attorneys taking at least one indigent case in rural counties with a population of less than 100,000 has gone down 27% since 2014.
Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Rural Texas needs more public defenders. A state commission wants nearly $44M to help
Toluwani Osibamowo
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January 16th, 2025
The KTTZ News Team
Yesterday, Leprino Foods Company hosted an official opening ceremony at a new facility, expected to bring $10 billion to the Lubbock economy over the next 10 years. Meanwhile in central Texas, bird flu continues to spread. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies has more from Texas Parks and Wildlife on recommended steps for protection.
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Flatland Cavalry members talk about their return to Lubbock with reporter Bishop Van Buren. Taken on November 3, 2024.
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Flatland Cavalry sits down with KTTZ
Bishop Van Buren
Our reporter Bishop Van Buren interviews Flatland Cavalry, a band that began in Lubbock and returned to the Hub City last week after releasing their new single: "Lubbock."
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