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Annual Shred-A-Thon today at Lubbock File Room

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Date: Thursday, October 15 Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: 510 34th Street, Lubbock, TX Hosted By: Lubbock File Room & UMB Bank Admission / Fee: FREE EVENT 🔒 Protect Your Identity Safely and securely dispose of old confidential documents to protect your...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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1 person dead after jumping from vehicle in Northeast Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - LPD’s Major Crash Unit is investigating at the 4100 block of Idalou Road. Officers were originally called to the scene at 12:24 a.m. to assist EMS after a person appeared to have jumped from a car. That person suffered serious injuries and was taken to UMC...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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LPD: Passenger dies after exiting moving vehicle on Idalou Road

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit responded to a crash in the 4100 block of Idalou Road early Thursday morning. LPD said officers were originally called to the scene at 12:24 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, to assist EMS. LPD revealed ...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 15, 2026

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Covenant Every Moment Matters: Mammograms

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; the global campaign's goal is focused on early detection, education, screenings and support for those affected by Breast Cancer....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 15, 2026

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Texas Tech seeks producers for study about grazing on failed cotton fields

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University’s Department of Animal & Food Sciences is looking for producers who already plan to graze failed cotton fields to take part in a research study. The study examines how beef cows use failed cotton, including what they select, what they...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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Lubbock nonprofit rebrands as Ronald McDonald House Southwest

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -One of Lubbock’s nonprofits has made a change to its name. The Ronald McDonald House, which supports families with children in the hospital, is rebranding. The Lubbock branch is now called “Ronald McDonald House Southwest,” dropping “Charities” from its nam...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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Lubbock neighbors push back against asphalt plant in Parkway Cherry Point

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Neighbors in the Parkway Cherry Point neighborhood say they are upset after an asphalt plant started operating earlier this year. Residents say they do not want any industrial plants near their homes. The neighborhood is east of MLK and north of Parkway Dr...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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Storage unit owners seeking answers after string of thefts

Lawrence Piemontese said he owned a restaurant in New Deal, and after it closed during COVID, he put his leftover property in a storage unit on North Quaker and Clovis Highway....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 15, 2026

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Scurry County’s new emergency outdoor warning system is fully operational

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scurry County’s new emergency outdoor warning system is fully operational, just in time for a second round of storms moving across the South Plains. Crews did final checks of the sirens Thursday afternoon. Snyder’s Emergency Coordinator Jay Callaway said m...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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New Home Volunteer Fire Department thanks community as it rebuilds program

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The New Home Volunteer Fire Department thanks the South Plains community as it rebuilds its program. The department has been operational since 1977. Fire Chief Toby Sanchez said that over the past several years, the service has faced challenges, including ...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

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Severe weather coverage for the South Plains, October 14

The National Weather Service has issued severe weather warnings for the South Plains region this Wednesday, October 14. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Dickens, Garza, and Kent counties until 5:30 p.m. Additionally, a Tornado Warning has been issued specifically for ...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 14, 2026