T Toppin had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Chance McMillian scored 16 points and No. 22 Texas Tech beat TCU 71-57 on Wednesday night in its first game as a ranked team this season.

Emerging research points to the problems this can create for children. A study by Texas Tech University’s Jacob Kirksey found that students with new uncertified teachers lost the equivalent of about four months of learning in reading and three months in math.

Last July, amid overtures from USC, James Blanchard reportedly signed a two-year, $800,000 contract to remain at Texas Tech.

Texas Tech University announced Tuesday that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Natura Resources LLC of Abilene and Abilene Christian University (ACU) to seek business opportunities and funding for projects related to Natura's molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction on the ACU campus.

Texas Tech University is partnering with Natura Resources and Abilene Christian University to deploy Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction at ACU.

TCU did just enough to catch Texas Tech's attention on Wednesday. Once the 22nd-ranked Red Raiders got their wake-up call, however, they settled back in as one of the hottest teams in the Big 12 Conference.

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%.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - JT Toppin secured a double-double as No. 22 Texas Tech takes down TCU in Lubbock, 71-57. Toppin led the Red Raiders in points and rebounds with 18 and 14, respectively. Two other Red Raiders scored in double-digits with Chance McMillian scoring 16 and Elijah Hawkins chipping in 13.

Meteorologist and Ag Reporter, Leah Rodriguez, spoke with Raider Red Meats about the honor of preparing meat for the Black Tie and Boots Ball.

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Texas A&M football defensive lineman pulls out of the Senior Bowl due to health concern amid looming NFL draft.

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