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Wednesday's highs will range from the middle 60s to the lower 70s.
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Lubbock candy buyback program collects treats for troops through Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Families with leftover Halloween candy can trade it for prize tokens and help send a sweet holiday surprise to service members through a local candy buyback program. Children can receive five prize tokens for each pound of candy they bring in, up to 10 pou...
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Garza County residents are directed to Lubbock County for vehicle registration and title services
GARZA COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Residents who need to register a vehicle or change a vehicle title must travel outside Garza County for help after the county’s tax assessor unexpectedly left. In a public notice, Garza County said the loss has made it difficult to complete services t...
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New DNA technology could help Texas investigators solve cold cases faster
A Texas Department of Public Safety pilot program recently produced its first investigative lead in just eight days using new Rapid DNA technology.
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Lubbock residents urge council to pass data center moratorium
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Residents urged the Lubbock City Council to pass a 90-day data center moratorium during the first of two public hearings on the proposal. The proposed moratorium followed a successful citizen petition organized through SAVE Lubbock this past summer. Reside...
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New Narcan dispensaries bring free overdose-reversal medication to the community
Advocate Shayla Phares has introduced Narcan dispensary boxes in Lubbock, Texas, providing free access to life-saving overdose reversal medication funded by a pharmaceutical settlement....
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Hobbs Police Department investigating fatal shooting that left a teen dead
A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old male in Hobbs, New Mexico, on November 10, 2026.
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16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Hobbs
HOBBS, N.M. (KCBD) - Hobbs Police are investigating after a 15-year-old male died of a gunshot wound on Tuesday in the 700 block of East Skelly Street. A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with his death. Hobbs police officers initially responded to a report of a sub...
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Frenship Memorial FFA earns national recognition
The first-year Frenship Memorial FFA chapter earned a prestigious three-star rating at the 99th annual National FFA Convention, alongside honorary American Degree recipient Ryan Pieniazek....
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Veteran Voices: Breaking barriers as an Air Force firefighter
In this edition of Veteran Voices, retired Air Force veteran Nancy Klemme reflects on her pioneering career as a female firefighter between 1986 and 1990 and encourages fellow veterans to utilize available VA resources....
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Domino’s to donate part of Veterans Day sales to Women’s Memorial Park
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Participating Domino’s locations will donate a percentage of Veterans Day sales, up to $1,000, to help build the Women’s Memorial Park. Women Veterans of America Chapter 53 in Lubbock made the announcement Tuesday on their Facebook page. The donation appli...
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Ballet Lubbock brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to patients at Covenant Children’s
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Patients at Covenant Children’s got a taste of Christmas magic when Ballet Lubbock performed “The Nutcracker” at the hospital. The performance gave young patients a chance to experience the holiday classic ahead of Ballet Lubbock’s upcoming production. Bal...
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Marine veteran to receive new smile through ‘Smiles for Soldiers’
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - John Gonzales, a Marine Corps veteran who said he has not smiled in years, is scheduled to get a new smile within the next few months through “Smiles for Soldiers,” a program created by Dr. Robert Ioppolo. Ioppolo is an oral and facial surgeon at Hill & Io...
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Texas Tech researchers open center to develop threat detection technology
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Researchers at Texas Tech are using technology to help detect threats, from someone trespassing on your property to matters of national security. The Critical Infrastructure Telecom Ecosystem Incubator, also known as CITEI, is now open at the Reese Nationa...
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South Plains Food Bank announces holiday closure times
The South Plains Food Bank has released its 2026 holiday closure schedule and Christmas box distribution details to help community members plan ahead.