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United Supermarkets, Mrs Baird’s name three Lubbock area teachers on the rise

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread have announced the September winners of the 16th annual Teachers On The Rise program. The winners are Maribel Ojeda of Miller Elementary School (Lubbock ISD), Kirston Deshazo of McCool Academy (Lubbock ISD) and Linds...

KCBD NewsOct 12, 2026

parks

Lubbock Pumpkin Trail schedule changes due to weather forecast

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department has changed its 2026 Pumpkin Trail schedule because of forecasted weather. The Pumpkin Trail will not open Thursday, Oct. 15. Weather permitting, it will open Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. and continue as pl...

KCBD NewsOct 12, 2026

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Local veterans return home from South Plains Honor Flight

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The community is invited to welcome home South Plains veterans from the October 2026 Honor Flight. Their flight is expected to land between 7:30 - 7:45 p.m. at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. Follow KCBD on Facebook for updates on arrival time...

KCBD NewsOct 12, 2026

safety

Suspect wanted in connection with deadly east Lubbock shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Investigators are looking for the person who shot into a car in east Lubbock early Sunday, leaving one man dead and another recovering from moderate injuries. The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit say Akkini McDade is wanted for murder. Officers wer...

KCBD NewsOct 12, 2026

government

Former District 5 Councilman passes away after cancer battle

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 12, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Former Lubbock city councilman Randy Christian passed away Sunday, October 11, after a battle with cancer, according to a social media post announced Monday. He was 74 years old. ...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 12, 2026

News

Texas Tech announces security changes for homecoming

Texas Tech University announced new safety measures and event details for its upcoming homecoming festivities, which feature performances by the Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 12, 2026

government

Four area schools receive state career training grants

AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Four area schools are among 84 recipients statewide of Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, Gov. Greg Abbott announced. The grants total more than $20 million. The grants, awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), help schools buy equipme...

KCBD NewsOct 12, 2026

safety

Lubbock man wanted in connection to deadly weekend shooting

The Lubbock Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify Akkini McDade, a suspect wanted in connection with a weekend shooting that killed 28-year-old Delton Lewis and injured 18-year-old Yundi Inthisan-Johnson....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 12, 2026

schools

KLBK's Top Plays of the Week: Oct. 8-10

Another week of high school football is set in stone, with teams making statements in the final push toward district crowns and playoff berths. KLBK looked back and ranked the top plays from week seven....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 12, 2026

News

Texas Tech breaks into AP Top 10 for first time this season

Despite taking this past week off, Texas Tech saw its place within the college football rankings continue to move upwards, as the Red Raiders came in at No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 11, 2026

Local

Talking Points -- 10/11/26

LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips spoke with District 84 Representative Carl Tepper about his role on the Texas House Oversight Committee and the responsibilities that come with settling land disputes between states and districts. Later, Jen Phill...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 11, 2026