LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – At dawn today,

Cochran County sheriff dies

• Cochran County Sheriff Jorge De La Cruz has died following a medical emergency
• Judge Pat Henry said De La Cruz was a valued member of the community and will be greatly missed
• Read more here: Cochran County judge confirms the death of Sheriff Jorge De La Cruz

Lubbock Police searching for robbery suspects

• Investigators say the two suspects worked together to steal items from a store
• The woman threatened another customer before fleeing the scene
• Details here: Lubbock Police searching for robbery suspects

Lea County sheriffs are investigating the discovery of human skulls

• The Lea County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of 10 to 20 human skulls in a home in Jal
• Investigators are trying to determine if the bones are related to a 2019 missing persons case
• Full story here: Evidence of at least ten human skulls found in Jal, New Mexico

Two killed in factory explosion

• An explosion at a food dye factory in Louisville, Kentucky killed at least two workers and injured several others
• The explosion blew windows off nearby homes and businesses
• Read more here: At least 12 people have been hospitalized after a workplace explosion, officials say

Biden to meet with Trump

• President-elect Trump is expected to meet with President Biden at the White House today
• The meeting comes as Trump continues to appoint Cabinet nominees, including Elon Musk to lead a government efficiency office and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary.
• Details here: President-elect Trump is scheduled to meet with President Biden and GOP lawmakers on Wednesday

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