Texas Tech Homecoming 2026 schedule of events
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University’s Homecoming week is underway, leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Arizona State at Galaxy Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Student Union & Acti
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Tahoka police chief honored for saving 9 trafficking victims found during traffic stop
TAHOKA, Texas (KCBD) - Tahoka Police Chief Jeff Parker received a Life-Saving Award for his quick actions that led to the rescue of nine human trafficking victims during a routine traffic stop. The Ci
1 injured in stabbing in central Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police are investigating after one person was injured in a stabbing in central Lubbock early Tuesday morning. Just before 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a civil disturbance n
Devante Greathouse pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2018 murder of Kmydron Jordan
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A man previously accused of murder eight years ago has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Devante Greathouse was originally accused of killing Kmydron Jordan in 2018 . The Lubb
Lubbock police respond to stabbing near 47th and Ave. W
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police responded to a stabbing in central Lubbock on Wednesday afternoon. Just after 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the area near 47th and Ave. W, near Clapp Park. Police s
Investigators asking for information in central Lubbock liquor store theft
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is asking the public for information in connection with a theft at a liquor store in late August. Just after 3:30 p.m. on A
UPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Plainview High School following police response near campus
PLAINVIEW, Texas (KCBD) - Update from Plainview ISD: The lockdown at PHS has been lifted. PISD feels it is safe to proceed with 9th period and student dismissal. Parents and guardians may resume as no
Lubbock County DA recuses office from ‘double salary’ probe, refers case to Midland County
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The investigation into the county’s “double salary” payments has been handed over to outside prosecutors. Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney Sunshine Stanek confirms wit
18-year-old killed in Scurry County crash Friday night
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - An 18-year-old from San Antonio died after a crash in Scurry County late Friday night. Around 10 p.m., DPS troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 84 a
1 seriously injured after motorcycle crash in central Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in central Lubbock Saturday afternoon. Just after 1 p.m., officers responded to a crash with injuries near 34th Street
Joseph Barrera indicted by grand jury, charged with July murder
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 25-year-old man is in the Lubbock County Detention Center after Lubbock anti-gang officers arrested him in connection to a July shooting death. Joseph Barrera is charged with
Police identify pedestrian killed in collision with semi-truck near Marsha Sharp and Ave. Q
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A pedestrian has died after a crash involving a semi-truck in central Lubbock Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the crash near the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Ave. Q just aft
1 killed in crash involving semi-truck in east Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is dead after a crash involving a semi-truck early Friday morning in east Lubbock. Around 7:18 a.m., officers responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and a picku
Gov. Abbott honors Lubbock sheriff’s deputies 1 year after I-27 bridge crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputies received the Star of Texas Award after they were injured in a crash last year on I-27 at 98th Street . On September 8, 2025, deputies Andr
City of Post under boil water notice
POST, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Post has issued a boil water notice due to loss of water pressure during a White River valve exchange. The city urges residents to boil water until further notice. Res
2 Lamesa ISD employees arrested in connection with security breach investigation
LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lamesa ISD employees have been arrested in connection with an investigation involving allegations of a breach of computer security. Lamesa ISD said in a statement Friday mor
Bridge beam construction scheduled for US 87 project
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from the Texas Department of Transportation) Overnight construction work is scheduled for the US 87/FM 41 interchange next week. Starting Thursday night (Sept. 10
South Plains Food Bank expands meals to more than 75 schools
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains Food Bank is now providing meals to more than 75 schools across the region. The effort is a new partnership with H-E-B and Communities in Schools of the South
Driver of other vehicle charged with intoxication manslaughter in wrong-way crash that killed O’Donnell teen
LYNN COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - The driver involved in a crash that killed an O’Donnell teen and injured three others has now been charged with one count of intoxication manslaughter and three counts of i
Volunteer Center of Lubbock opens new facility in downtown
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is celebrating its grand opening of its new facility in downtown. Located at the corner of 13th and Avenue K, the project was spearheaded by its
1 seriously injured in west Lubbock crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is seriously injured after a crash in west Lubbock. Just before 1 p.m., officers were called to a crash with injuries near Alcove Ave. and 19th Street. Avoid the are
Crews report commercial structure fire in Seminole has now been contained
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a large fire in Seminole Monday afternoon. Just after 3:30 p.m., officials said the fire was under control and firefighters were
1 person injured after early morning RV fire, LFR says
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized after an early morning RV fire in east Lubbock County. Lubbock Fire Rescue says just before 6 a.m., crews responded to reports of an RV on fire at th
Truck hauling explosive material forces evacuation after Lynn County crash
LYNN COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - US 87 is now reopened at the Lynn/Dawson County line after a major crash involving hazardous materials. No serious injuries have been reported. The road has reopened to tra
Police investigating fatal south Lubbock motorcycle crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating a motorcycle crash that left one person dead. Just after 9 p.m., on Saturday, August 8, officers responded to
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after central Lubbock house fire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A firefighter is recovering after battling a house fire in central Lubbock Tuesday night . Around 8 p.m., crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from home near 18th S
Two teens arrested in connection with South Plains Mall weekend robbery
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two teens are in custody following a robbery at the South Plains Mall over the weekend. According to the Lubbock Police Department , 18-year-old Iziah Carson and 19-year-old Ka
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza targeting return to Lubbock with new Family Entertainment Center
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A nostalgic Lubbock restaurant is planning a major comeback. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is targeting Lubbock as a potential spot for one of its new Family Entertainment Center locations
Lubbock-Cooper ISD signs off on increased tax rate triggering November election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It’s now up to voters in the Lubbock-Cooper school district to approve a new tax rate. The Lubbock-Cooper ISD board approved a new property tax rate of a little less than $1.20
1 injured after car crashes into home in south Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hurt after a car crashed into a house in south Lubbock Tuesday morning. Around 7:15, officers responded to a vehicle into a building at 88th and Slide Rd. Police
Crews restore power in southwest Lubbock after multiple outages reported Friday morning
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - LP&L says an electrical outage caused by damage from severe storms Thursday affected more than 5,000 customers Friday morning. Multiple outages were reported in the area of 73r
Law enforcement agencies investigating shooting in East Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock law enforcement agencies are investigating a possible drive-by shooting in East Lubbock Thursday morning. Just after 9 a.m., Lubbock police say an officer assigned to t
Suspect charged in connection with central Lubbock stabbing that left 1 seriously injured
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized in critical condition after a stabbing in central Lubbock late Tuesday night. 38-year-old Troy Lockley was arrested and charged with aggravated assau
18-year-old indicted in connection with July deadly shooting
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An 18-year-old has been indicted in connection with the shooting death of Joe Ybarra Jr. in early July. Keymarion Burton is facing a murder charge. Around midnight on July 5, p
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency crews respond to crash on North Loop and University Ave.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews responded to a crash on North Loop 289 and University Avenue Monday. Around 11:50 a.m., crews were called to a two-vehicle crash involving Lubbock County Sherif
Laura Beth Fossett appointed as new 137th District Court judge
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed longtime Assistant District Attorney Laura Beth Fossett as the new judge of the 137th District Court. Fossett will fill the vacancy left by J