Note: The video above reflects top headlines from the morning of January 16, 2025. LUBBOCK, Texas– Texas Tech University has announced an increase in graduation rates with a six-year rate of 69% and a four-year rate of 51%.

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Texas Tech has invested millions in football, but when will it be the Red Raiders’ ”turn?” for a magical season?

As Texas lawmakers head to Austin for this session, Texas Tech is requesting funding for key initiatives related to national security and enrollment.

Texas’ Huff and Texas Tech’s Harrell will be a part of the College Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, joining legendary coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.

Darrion Williams scored 16 points, Elijah Hawkins added 14 with nine assists for Texas Tech and the Red Raiders held Kansas State scoreless for the final 5-plus minutes in their 61-57 win.

The same day, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was scheduled to interview and, instead, told the Commanders and other interested teams he was staying in his current job. Washington hired Quinn and by Feb. 4 had an agreement with Kliff Kingsbury to run the offense.

Texas Tech University received multiple grants from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Energy (DOE), the university announced on Monday. These grants support projects in advanced materials,

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Joshua Jefferson made two free throws with 4.1 seconds left in overtime after forcing it with a buzzer-beating layup, and third-ranked Iowa State won its 11th consecutive game, 85-84 over Texas Tech on Saturday.

Graham Harrell has been selected as the seventh Texas Tech football player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Crimson Tide (14-2, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) never trailed in winning their eighth consecutive game. Alabama snapped A&M’s nine-game win streak, the longest by the Aggies (13-3, 2-1) since the 2015-16 squad won 10 straight.