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Shooting in East Lubbock Leaves One Dead | Lubbock News

A deadly shooting erupted early Saturday in East Lubbock, leaving 37-year-old Stephon Jones dead after being shot at his own home. His 65-year-old uncle, Robert Earl Jones, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a heated argument that escalated into gunfire. Chaos erupted as a large, unruly crowd gathered, forcing police to deploy their Special Response Group to secure the scene and allow forensics to work. Robert Earl Jones is jailed with a $250,000 bond, facing a potential sentence of 5 years to life. Authorities continue to investigate the full circumstances of the deadly confrontation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e447c38d052c706c

Midland Challenges Texas School Funding System | Lubbock News

Midland ISD is suing the Texas education commissioner over the state’s “Robin Hood” recapture system, which forces wealthy districts to send excess property tax revenue to the state for redistribution — a policy upheld by courts for decades but now sparking outrage as districts struggle with funding cuts, school closures, and lost local control. Despite recent state funding boosts, districts like Austin and Pecos-Barstow-Toyah are still sending hundreds of millions back — Midland alone contributes over $83 million — arguing that state-imposed tax rates and spending mandates undermine their ability to meet community needs, especially since many of their students are low-income despite local property wealth. The lawsuit arrives amid growing calls to eliminate school property taxes altogether, fueling debate over whether recapture is the real issue — or if the deeper problem lies in chronic underfunding of public education. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e243f382b054a048

Texas Senate Race Turns on Hispanic Voters | Lubbock News

Texas Democrats are racing to flip a critical Senate seat as Hispanic voters in border counties shift toward Republicans—driven by rising costs and border concerns. Democratic candidate James Talarico is rallying working families with a message of systemic inequality, while Republican Ken Paxton taps into voter frustration with a hardline immigration stance. The race hinges on whether Talarico can win back disillusioned Hispanic voters—and this local battle could ripple across the nation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3f470bbca3cc4ff

Texas Floods Claim Third Life | Lubbock News

Texas is reeling from catastrophic flooding, with a third confirmed fatality and over 500 rescues as homes and businesses drown in rising waters. Governor Greg Abbott warns downstream residents near the Nueces River and Lake Corpus Christi to brace for more danger as water levels climb into August. The crisis erupted after days of relentless rain and was worsened by Tropical Storm Bertha’s landfall — though that brought no new damage. A disaster declaration now covers 59 counties, with federal aid sought for 33. Officials urge extreme caution as floodwaters remain dangerously high and the situation is still unfolding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e3b384f216e79a7e

ICC Chief Prosecutor Removed Amid Controversy | Lubbock News

The ICC faces a seismic moment as chief prosecutor Karim Khan is swiftly ousted by member states over sexual misconduct allegations he denies — a move that could shake global confidence in the court’s impartiality. Amid rising pressure from the U.S. and Venezuela’s impending withdrawal, the court’s operations remain intact under Khan’s deputies, while the hunt for a new prosecutor begins. Khan vows to fight the decision legally, as the ICC braces for a turbulent new chapter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8af4849b31c7f3c