Local News

	Codes inspectors in U.N.I.T. area today Residents in the Tech Terrace area who are putting off that outdoor spring cleaning are running out of time. Codes officers are in the area today for their first neighborhood inspection of the year, starting in the area between University and Indiana Avenues and 19th and 34th Streets. That's where FOX 34's Jaime Gerik reports. Video
	Woman critically injured in early-morning wreck A young woman is hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash early this morning. It happened near the intersection of Fourth Street and Quincy Avenue. Video
	Police officer nabs man after foot chase What started as a routine traffic stop leads to a knock-down, drag-out. LPD officer Angelo Blanco got suspicious after reportedly observing 21-year-old Holden Scott Norman run a red light while driving on a flat tire. Video
	Trial underway in Tim Barbian case Trial is underway for a defendant indicted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. The LPD officer who investigated the crime scene and the female victim testify that 34-year-old Timothy Barbian assaulted her in a neighborhood known to police as the 'Narcotics District' because of its ties to criminal activity.
	Convicted drug smuggler could face 20 years A convicted drug smuggler could do 20 years in prison and be slapped with a million dollar fine for running a narcotics trafficking ring.
	Learning CPR for your pets Our pets can get into some hairy situations. FOX 34's Lindsey Ashcraft explains how you can give your four-legged friend a second chance at life. Video
	Tips to avoid car thefts About 100,000 vehicles are stolen in Texas each year. About half a million burglarized. FOX 34's Wendy Skyler reports a new initiative in place across the South Plains to combat car crooks. Video
	Texas Tech opens Big 12 with 82-67 victory John Roberson scored 19 points, Nick Okorie added 18 and Texas Tech overcame a sloppy start defensively to open the Big 12 tournament with an 82-67 victory over Colorado on Wednesday.
	Decades later, Tech professor continues study on moon 40 years ago a new chapter in space exploration began with man's first landing on the moon. Some of the data astronauts collected at that time has since been lost. It's now up to a professor at Texas Tech to finish what was started. FOX 34's Jaime Gerik reports on his task. Video
	Money Matters: Could be time for small businesses to thrive A new survey by Intuit shows 44 percent of small businesses are planning to hire new employees this year. As the economy takes a turn toward recovery it could be the time for local businesses to really thrive. FOX 34's Christal Bennett looks into why in this week's Money Matters. Video