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Chelsea Collinsworth

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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

KCBD News · Aug 28, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 28, 2026 · local

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

KCBD News · Aug 27, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 24, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 24, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 21, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 20, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 19, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 18, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 18, 2026 · business

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

KCBD News · Aug 18, 2026 · government

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

KCBD News · Aug 18, 2026 · safety

Joseph Barrera charged with murder in July 15 shooting

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

KCBD News · Aug 14, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 14, 2026 · business

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

KCBD News · Aug 13, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 12, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 11, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 10, 2026 · safety

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

KCBD News · Aug 10, 2026 · local

Free school supplies and more: Back-to-School Events around Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock-area organizations, churches and local businesses are hosting free back-to-school events giving families multiple opportunities across the city to get ready for the upc

KCBD News · Aug 6, 2026 · schools

Thursday morning top stories: City begins budget workshops

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, City begins budget workshops The Lubbock City Council and city staff members held their first budget workshop ahead of the coming fiscal year The city manage

KCBD News · Aug 6, 2026 · government

Wednesday morning top stories: Sisters recovering after fiery wrong-way crash

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Sisters recovering after fiery crash Two sisters seriously injured in a wrong-way crash on the Interstate near 66th Street are thanking the community for the

KCBD News · Aug 5, 2026 · safety

Police seeking info in July hit-and-run in west Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit is asking the public for information in a July hit-and-run. At approximately 2:18 a.m., on July 12, officers resp

KCBD News · Aug 4, 2026 · safety

Tuesday morning top stories: Group submits petition to pause data centers

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Group submits petition to pause data centers A citizens group submitted a petition seeking a moratorium on data centers to the Lubbock city secretary The cit

KCBD News · Aug 4, 2026 · government

87-year-old man killed in Garza County crash

GARZA COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A Southland man was killed in a crash in Garza County crash Saturday afternoon. Just before 1 p.m., troopers responded to a crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 an

KCBD News · Aug 3, 2026 · safety

Monday morning top stories: Police investigating shooting that led up to early Sunday morning crash

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Two injured after shooting, crash Police are investigating a shooting that led to a crash early Sunday morning near I-27 and the Marsha Sharp Freeway Investi

KCBD News · Aug 3, 2026 · safety

Texas Tech seeks AG decision on releasing contract details with Galaxy

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech University System is seeking the Texas Attorney General’s opinion to determine what contract details can be released following the university’s announcement of t

KCBD News · Jul 31, 2026 · local

Friday morning top stories: 2 seriously injured after SUV drives into home in east Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, New THC ban in effect A new ban on hemp-derived THC products is now in effect across Texas The ban classifies Delta-8 products as controlled substances Read

KCBD News · Jul 31, 2026 · local

Suspect arrested in connection with deadly assault of man outside Lubbock motel room

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson. 37-year-old David Thomas is accused of attacking Tomlinson during an argument a

KCBD News · Jul 28, 2026 · safety

Community Coverage: History, mission and life on Cannon Air Force Base

CLOVIS, New Clovis (KCBD) - For the first time, we welcome you to the home of the Western Wing Commandos. Our final stop on our 2026 Community Coverage Tour brings us inside the Cannon Air Force Base.

KCBD News · Jul 23, 2026 · local

Community Coverage: Lockney shows off hometown pride, Main Street plans and community traditions

LOCKNEY, Texas (KCBD) - The third stop on our 2026 Community Coverage Tour takes us to Lockney, somewhere we haven’t been in more than a decade. History of Lockney Lockney was eventually incorporated

KCBD News · Jul 23, 2026 · local

Wednesday morning top stories: Lubbock ISD town hall on naming of 3 new elementary schools

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Tips for staying cool Energy experts are offering advice as triple digits are expected this week They say raising your thermostat just 4 degrees, setting you

KCBD News · Jul 22, 2026 · schools

Community Coverage: Cannon Air Force Base

CLOVIS, New Clovis (KCBD) - For the first time, we welcome you to the home of the Western Wing Commandos. Our final stop on our 2026 Community Coverage Tour brings us inside the Cannon Air Force Base.

KCBD News · Jul 23, 2026 · local

Community Coverage: Matador and Roaring Springs — where tradition runs deep

MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - From the small but mighty town of Matador, we’re on the second stop of our 2026 Live Community Coverage Tour. Matador is about 80 miles northeast of Lubbock at the intersection

KCBD News · Jul 21, 2026 · local

Community Coverage Tour: A closer look at Snyder’s history, growth and hometown pride

SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Our first stop on our 2026 Live Community Coverage Tour is the Lone Star Plaza in Snyder. History of Snyder Snyder is about 85 southeast of Lubbock at the intersection of Highwa

KCBD News · Jul 20, 2026 · local

Monday morning top stories: Early voting begins in District 4 runoff

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Early voting begins in District 4 runoff Early voting begins today in the Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff District 4 residents must choose between Tim

KCBD News · Jul 20, 2026 · government

Cannon Air Force Base asking for public’s help in search for missing airman

CURRY COUNTY, New Mexico (KCBD) - The Cannon Air Force Base is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing active-duty airman. The base’s 27th Special Operations Wing is working with New Mexico

KCBD News · Jul 17, 2026 · local

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