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Special Crimes Unit investigating death in North Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a death near Auburn Street and North Elkhart Avenue, just east of North Frankford Avenue. The call came in just before 5:45. Crews at the scene saw officers searching the ground nearby. No other...

KCBD NewsNov 8, 2026

News

Midnight Madness: No. 15 Texas Tech holds off West Virginia 53-48

No. 15 Texas Tech had its latest kickoff since 2003, as the Red Raiders hosted West Virginia from Galaxy Stadium. Despite the late night kickoff, the Red Raiders and Mountaineers dueled in a shootout that was eventually won by Texas Tech by a final score of 53-48....

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government

Sundown City Council votes to join talks on possible data center

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Sundown City Council voted unanimously to take part in discussions about a potential data center on land owned by Mallet Ranch. However, no concrete plans for a project are currently in place. The vote followed more than an hour of community comments a...

KCBD NewsNov 7, 2026

Local

Texas Tech basketball player Jamichael Stillwell eligible to play vs. Illinois

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock judge has temporarily blocked the NCAA from enforcing penalties on a Texas Tech athlete due to his eligibility, clearing the path for him to play, for now. The court finds he has standing to sue the NCAA over the question. Forward Jamichael Still...

KCBD NewsNov 7, 2026

government

Texas Agriculture Commissioner demanding GOP Party Chair resignation

Press release - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today demanded the immediate resignation of Republican Party of Texas Chair D’Rinda Randall following Tuesday’s historic election defeat, in which Republicans lost every statewide race on the ballot, control of the Texas H...

KCBD NewsNov 7, 2026

business

Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe closes after 18 years

LUBBOCK, Texas -- After 18 years, Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe is closing its doors, according to a social media post. The 50s style ice cream and soda shoppe's last day of operation will be Sunday, November 8. "This was not an easy decision," Holly Hop said in its statement. "The ...

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business

Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe closing its doors after 18 years

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock’s unique Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe is closing after 18 years. Everyone can say their final goodbyes to the business on Sunday, November 8, and get a scoop of ice cream from 1 p.m. to 3 pm. for a discounted price....

KCBD NewsNov 7, 2026

schools

‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 11 highlights and scores

The final week of the high school football regular season is in the books for teams in the UIL, while those in TAPPS began their march toward a state title. The final week of the high school football regular season is in the books for teams in the UIL, while those in TAPPS began ...

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Guide to Texas Tech Kickoff: West Virginia

No. 15 Texas Tech is staying home for another weekend, as the Red Raiders have a late-night clash with West Virginia on Saturday.

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Local

Lubbock teen makes a difference through nonprofit Basic Blessings Project

LUBBOCK, Texas -- At just 16 years old, a Lubbock teen is making a difference proving age has no barrier when it comes to making a difference in the community. Analiegh Galindo, the founder of the Basic Blessings Project, is helping local families access everyday essentials inclu...

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