Brad Tollefson

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Joseph Palumbo, from Keller, holds up a flag to honor Floyd East Jr., a Tech police officer, Oct. 10, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. East was shot and killed by Hollis Daniels the day before. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Joseph Palumbo, from Keller, holds up a flag to honor Floyd East Jr., a Tech police officer, Oct. 10, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas. East was shot and killed by Hollis Daniels the day before. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Joshua McKee hugs his daughter Zoey after surprising his children during a class presentation Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Wheelock Elementary in Lubbock, Texas. Spc. McKee returned home after being stationed in Iraq with the Army. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Joshua McKee hugs his daughter Zoey after surprising his children during a class presentation Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Wheelock Elementary in Lubbock, Texas. Spc. McKee returned home after being stationed in Iraq with the Army. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Lubbock mayor Dan Pope looks out the window of the seventh floor during a tour of Citizen's Tower, Monday, July 16, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. Citizen's Tower will house City Hall once renovations are complete. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Lubbock mayor Dan Pope looks out the window of the seventh floor during a tour of Citizen’s Tower, Monday, July 16, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. Citizen’s Tower will house City Hall once renovations are complete. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Snow lands on the statue of the Masked Rider on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.
Snow lands on the statue of the Masked Rider on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.
The crowd cheers in the confetti after Monterey students broke the record for worlds longest Hot Wheels track during the Lubbock Arts Festival, Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
The crowd cheers in the confetti after Monterey students broke the record for world’s longest Hot Wheels track during the Lubbock Arts Festival, Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
A rainbow appears in the sky while hail falls on the road during a storm near Floydada, Texas, on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
A rainbow appears in the sky while hail falls on the road during a storm near Floydada, Texas, on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Berkeley Branham tries to put a saddle on a horse during the 4th on the 5th Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Bryan Patterson Park in Wolfforth, Texas.
Berkeley Branham tries to put a saddle on a horse during the 4th on the 5th Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Bryan Patterson Park in Wolfforth, Texas.
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke talks with the crowd during a campaign stop Monday, July 3, 2017, at J&M Bar-B-Q in Lubbock, Texas. O'Rourke is a democrat running for the senate seat held by Ted Cruz. (Brad Tollefson/The Texas Observer)
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke talks with the crowd during a campaign stop Monday, July 3, 2017, at J&M Bar-B-Q in Lubbock, Texas. O’Rourke is a Democrat running for the senate seat held by Ted Cruz. (Brad Tollefson/The Texas Observer)
Lloyd Arthur shows how the dry soil can blow away in the wind, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, near Ralls, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Lloyd Arthur shows how the dry soil can blow away in the wind, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, near Ralls, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/A-J Media)
Ling Lee, left, and Lissa Gilliam, right, remove dirt from a hole during an Arbor Day and anniversary celebration Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas. The school is planting 60 trees to celebrate the 60th anniversary.
Ling Lee, left, and Lissa Gilliam, right, remove dirt from a hole during an Arbor Day and anniversary celebration Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Lubbock Christian in Lubbock, Texas. The school is planting 60 trees to celebrate the 60th anniversary.
Kale Ferguson, from Lamesa, pushes his daughter Reese on a zip line ride Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Maxey Park in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock broke a record high temperature for July 7 with 108, beating the previous record of 103 from 1998.
Kale Ferguson, from Lamesa, pushes his daughter Reese on a zip line ride Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Maxey Park in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock broke a record high temperature for July 7 with 108, beating the previous record of 103 from 1998.
Protesters yell out chants during a rally against President Trump, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Tim Cole Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas.
Protesters yell out chants during a rally against President Trump, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at Tim Cole Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas.
A reflection of a 1958 El Camino SS in a 1931 Ford Model A during the Caprock Classic Car Club's Nostalgia Car Show on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Slaton, Texas.
A reflection of a 1958 El Camino SS in a 1931 Ford Model A during the Caprock Classic Car Club’s Nostalgia Car Show on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Slaton, Texas.
A Lubbock High student looks into his friends car to see the water level Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, near 23rd Street and Avenue W in Lubbock, Texas.
A Lubbock High student looks into his friend’s car to see the water level Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, near 23rd Street and Avenue W in Lubbock, Texas.
Brian Tilden, from Lubbock, sweeps rain water across the floor Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Rent-A-Center near 34th Street and University Avenue in Lubbock, Texas.
Brian Tilden, from Lubbock, sweeps rainwater across the floor Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Rent-A-Center near 34th Street and University Avenue in Lubbock, Texas.
A cheerleader holds her guns up during the Homecoming bonfire Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.
A cheerleader holds her guns up during the Homecoming bonfire Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.
John Wilhelm, a police instructor, demonstrates running to a second car while explaining a close quarter battle during training at the Lubbock Police academy Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Lubbock Police Shooting Range in Lubbock, Texas. The class graduates from the academy on August 25.
John Wilhelm, a police instructor, demonstrates running to a second car while explaining a close quarter battle during training at the Lubbock Police academy Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Lubbock Police Shooting Range in Lubbock, Texas. The class graduates from the academy on August 25.
The Texas Tech barn is soon to go under a 2.6 million dollar renovation to make the space usable to students and faculty. Photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas.
The Texas Tech barn is soon to go under a 2.6 million dollar renovation to make the space usable to students and faculty. Photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas.
Turgut Baturalp, a master of mechanical engineering, receives his hood during the fall commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.
Turgut Baturalp, a master of mechanical engineering, receives his hood during the fall commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas.
Dave Martinez, a pop-folk musician, performs Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Cook's Garage south of Lubbock, Texas.
Dave Martinez, a pop-folk musician, performs Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Cook’s Garage south of Lubbock, Texas.
A firetruck sprays down a remaining hotspot from a grassfire Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Dupree Park in Lubbock, Texas. The fire was called in at 12:23 and burned approximately 10 acres before it was contained.
A firetruck sprays down a remaining hotspot from a grassfire Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Dupree Park in Lubbock, Texas. The fire was called in at 12:23 and burned approximately 10 acres before it was contained.
Marchers walk down University Avenue during the Cesar Chavez march on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Lubbock, Texas.
Marchers walk down University Avenue during the Cesar Chavez march on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Lubbock, Texas.
Folklorico de Oro dancers perform during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas.
Folklorico de Oro dancers perform during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Lubbock, Texas.
Justin Krauter, front, and Jason Lawson rappel down a 30-foot wall during a training portion in the Lubbock Police academy Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Lubbock Police Shooting Range in Lubbock, Texas. The class graduates from the academy on August 25.
Justin Krauter, front, and Jason Lawson rappel down a 30-foot wall during a training portion in the Lubbock Police academy Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Lubbock Police Shooting Range in Lubbock, Texas. The class graduates from the academy on August 25.
Rivera Gilbert, left, and Gabriel Romero, right, look at the geese and low water levels Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Maxey Park in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock hasn't received any rain in 98 days. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]
Rivera Gilbert, left, and Gabriel Romero, right, look at the geese and low water levels Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Maxey Park in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock hasn’t received any rain in 98 days. [Brad Tollefson/A-J Media]