An investigation into the fire at the Posey substation is ongoing

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Today is daybreak,

Emergency services fight fire in the substation

• A fire at the Posey substation near East FM 1585 and CR 2900 is currently under investigation
• Woodrow and Slaton volunteer firefighters extinguished the fire, but there were no reports of power outages or injuries
• Read more here: Slaton and Woodrow VFDs fight fire at Posey substation

No voting problems were reported in Lubbock County

• The Lubbock County elections office says there are no issues with its voting machines as early voting continues
• The reassurance comes amid allegations about a machine change in Forth Worth, which authorities say are inaccurate
• Early voting continues; You can find polling stations and sample ballot papers here

Maria Rodriguez found guilty

• A jury found Maria Rodriguez guilty of aggravated robbery
• According to police, she sped away after stealing items from a store, throwing a man from the hood of her SUV
• Details here: Maria Rodriguez was found guilty of aggravated robbery in connection with the death of a laundromat employee

Boeing union rejects labor contract

• 64% of the machinists’ union voted against the proposal, which would have included a 35% pay increase
• Employees are demanding more money and the return of pensions
• Current details here: No end to Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest collective bargaining proposal

North Korean troops in Russia

• The US confirmed that North Korean troops are currently training in Russia
• The White House says if North Korea’s soldiers went to fight Ukraine, it would be a major escalation
• Read more here: South Korean intelligence is reportedly sending troops to North Korea to support Russia’s war in Ukraine

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