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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (8/17/26)

Highs Tuesday will range from the lower to the upper 100s.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 18local

Driver covers court in tire tracks at Aztlan Park in North Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An outdoor court at Aztlan Park in North Lubbock is covered in tire tracks after someone recently drove on it. Karen Penkert, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, said one of her employees told her on Friday that someone drove on the basketball court at the park nea...

KCBD NewsAug 18parks

Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A petition aiming to pause data center development in Lubbock will now go before city council. The effort was guided by Stephen Sanders, founder of Citizens of Lubbock Against Data Centers. He said enough signatures have been validated by the city secretary. About 3,000 pe...

KCBD NewsAug 18government

Late-night Lubbock pursuit leads to felony arrest, multiple charges

The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office said that 29-year-old Simon Garcia, the driver in an August 14 pursuit that ended in a crash, has been arrested.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 18safety

Lubbock ISD responds to Turning Point USA over library books

Lubbock ISD issued a statement addressing concerns over library materials and announced a board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to discuss the issue.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 18government

Save Lubbock data center petition moves to city council

After being filed with the city secretary on August 3, the data center petition backed by Save Lubbock was validated and will head to the Lubbock City Council.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 18government

Texas Tech Receives Intriguing Ranking in Preseason AP Top-25

Texas Tech Receives Intriguing Ranking in Preseason AP Top-25 Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedAug 18local

Officially Returning/Signed: Donovan Atwell

Officially Returning/Signed: Donovan Atwell Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 18local

Lubbock expected to hit 500K residents, LEDA explains the continued growth

Lubbock is projected to reach a population of half a million due to ongoing infrastructure investment, job availability, and expansion into suburban and outlying areas.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 18local

Heat Remains Around the Region

LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday night weather update for August 17, 2026. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 72°. Winds: SSE→SW 8-12 MPH.Tomorrow: Mostly clear. High of 101°. Winds: SSW 12-18 MPH. TONIGHT: Mostly clear sky conditions are expected to remain aro...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17local

Texas Tech leading charge in irrigation research to combat drought, aquifer use

Most of Lubbock County is considered in a moderate drought, which puts a strain on groundwater resources and Texas Tech is researching how farms can get the most out of every drop of water.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17local

Car crash survivor recovers as Lubbock community steps in to help

A Lubbock crash survivor is recovering from a broken femur after a deadly wreck that killed his passenger.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17safety

Texas Tech Athletics to Launch ‘Red Raider Loyalty’ Ticket Reservation System

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United Supermarkets Aren...

KCBD NewsAug 17schools

Lubbock police supply manager keeps officers equipped

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lisa Pederson is the acquisition and supply manager for the Lubbock Police Department, supplying anything an officer may need. She ensures everyone that wears the badge is prepared for any event. “Anything that really outfits an officer we have the supply in the event that...

KCBD NewsAug 17safety

Texas officials to dedicate new veterans cemetery in Lubbock next month

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham will join local officials next month for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at ...

KCBD NewsAug 17government

Burn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of Panhandle

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Outdoor burning is restricted across a majority of the South Plains and all of the Panhandle due to persistent hot and dry conditions. Lubbock, Hockley, Dickens, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry counties are not under burn restrictions. Refer to the map to see if your cou...

KCBD NewsAug 17local

New Deal fire and EMS crews to hold wildland fire training tonight

NEW DEAL, Texas (KCBD) - New Deal Fire and EMS crews are conducting a wildland fire training tonight. The training will start around 6:30 p.m. at the fire station near North Broadway and Macalester Avenue. Residents who notice smoke, flames or the smell of something burning near the station are a...

KCBD NewsAug 17safety

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic backed up on Loop 289 from Marsha Sharp Frwy. to Slide Rd.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Crews are responding to a crash on West and South Loop 289. It has southbound/eastbound traffic backed up from Slide Road to the Marsha Sharp Freeway. This report is just after 6 p.m. Lubbock Police report no serious injuries.

KCBD NewsAug 17safety

O’Donnell teen killed, multiple others injured in wrong-way crash in Lynn County

LYNN COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A 17-year-old from O’Donnell died after a wrong-way crash in Lynn County on Saturday night. Just before 10 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 380 and CR HH. Crash investigators say a Nissan Rogue driving on the wrong side of the highway str...

KCBD NewsAug 17safety

Clovis Police issue warrant, seek suspect in shooting

The Clovis Police Department issued an arrest warrant for David Leandrew Delhoyo in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 9, 2026.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17safety

At’l Do Farms honors America’s 250th with Statue of Liberty corn maze design

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - At’l Do Farms has announced its 2026 corn maze design, “America 250,” which features the Statue of Liberty carved into its Lubbock County field. The seasonal attraction, located at 6323 FM 1294, will be open from Sept. 12 through Nov. 7. In addition to the main corn maze, ...

KCBD NewsAug 17local

Former Colorado Defensive Tackle Tawfiq Thomas Discusses Feelings Towards Facing Buffaloes

Former Colorado Defensive Tackle Tawfiq Thomas Discusses Feelings Towards Facing Buffaloes Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedAug 17local

Officially Signed: Bassala Bagayoko

Officially Signed: Bassala Bagayoko Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 17local

United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's host 16th annual Teachers on Rise program

United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's will host a kick-off event on August 19 to launch the 16th annual Teachers on the Rise program, which recognizes local teachers through monthly nominations.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17schools

Dickey represents Texas Tech on Walter Camp Award watch list

Preseason awards continue to roll out and Texas Tech remains a staple with each new release. Running back Cameron Dickey was tabbed to the Walter Camp Award watch list.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17parks

O'Donnell teen dead, several injured after head-on collision in Lynn County

A 17-year-old female passenger died and several others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lynn County, Texas, after a driver traveled onto the wrong side of US Highway 380.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17safety

Raising Cane's celebrates 30 years with limited edition toy

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Lubbock's Raising Cane's will sell a limited-edition plush puppy starting August 27, with proceeds supporting the South Plains SPCA.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17local

Letter to the editor from Texas emeritus professor calls for change

Letter to the editor from Texas emeritus professor calls for change Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock Avalanche-JournalAug 17local

More than a cup: The story behind Evermore Coffee

Kyndra and Dillan Cullifer launched Evermore Coffee in Lubbock, transitioning their shared passion for brewing into a growing business that operates two mobile carts with aspirations for a permanent storefront.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17business

Coroner's office releases new details in death of actress Hayden Panettiere

The investigation remains ongoing.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17local

Work to address dam risk at Buffalo Springs Lake races against federal deadline, or county might need to refund feds

Work to address dam risk at Buffalo Springs Lake races against federal deadline, or county might need to refund feds lubbocklights.com

lubbocklights.comAug 17local

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville” while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, has died. She was 36. Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly before 2 p...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17safety

Two armed suspects rob juvenile at South Plains Mall

Two unknown suspects robbed a juvenile at gunpoint at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday evening.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17local

Red Raiders land second-highest preseason rank ever

Texas Tech football secured its second-highest preseason ranking in program history at No. 12 in the AP poll ahead of its upcoming season opener against Abilene Christian.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 17local

Texas Tech lands at No. 12 in preseason Associated Press poll

Texas Tech lands at No. 12 in preseason Associated Press poll Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 17local

Mostly Dry and Hot for Monday and Rest of the Week

LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for August 17, 2026. Today's High - 98° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: Summer heat continues across the area. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s on the Caprock, to the lower 100s off the Caprock. Winds...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17local

KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (8/17/26)

Highs Monday will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17local

Lubbock TRA chapter tees up 14th annual golf tournament to support future

The Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Restaurant is getting ready to tee off their 14th annual golf tournament.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 16business

Talking Points -- August 16, 2026

KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down and talked about Governor Greg Abbott's visit to Lubbock and his new school safety initiative aimed at targeting predators inside the classroom.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 16schools

3 O’Donnell students seriously injured in lunchtime crash

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Four students from O’Donnell ISD were injured in a wreck that happened during lunchtime on Thursday. DPS says three of the juveniles were seriously injured. One was transported by helicopter; two others were taken to the hospital by EMS. The fourth suffered minor injuries ...

KCBD NewsAug 16safety

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic backed up on Loop 289 from Marsha Sharp Frwy. to Slide Rd.

O’Donnell teen killed, multiple others injured in wrong-way crash in Lynn County

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At’l Do Farms honors America’s 250th with Statue of Liberty corn maze design

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United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's host 16th annual Teachers on Rise program

Dickey represents Texas Tech on Walter Camp Award watch list

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Coroner's office releases new details in death of actress Hayden Panettiere

Work to address dam risk at Buffalo Springs Lake races against federal deadline, or county might need to refund feds

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Lubbock TRA chapter tees up 14th annual golf tournament to support future

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