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Wayland Baptist Art Gallery features Yuyi Morales in first fall exhibition

Wayland Baptist University's Abraham Art Gallery is excited to announce Yuyi Morales: Soñadoras as the first fall 2026 exhibition.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Sep 3, 2026 · local

TTU professor rewarded Fellow of ICA title for communication

Erik Bucy, the Marshall and Sharleen Formby Regents Professor of Strategic Communication at Texas Tech, has received one of the most selective honor in his field, being named a Fellow of the Internati

EverythingLubbock Local · Sep 3, 2026 · local

Children's Home inviting community to 37th Fall Festival

The Children's Home of Lubbock is excited to invite the community back for its 37th annual Lubbock Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Aug 30, 2026 · local

Red Raiders head coach announces Castellanos joining team as backup quarterback

With one week to go until the 2026 season opener for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, head coach Joey McGuire announced on Saturday that quarterback Tommy Castellanos will officially join the competition f

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 29, 2026 · local

New details: Thursday jet ski crash involved Texas Tech softball players

According to a spokesperson for Texas Tech Softball, members of TTU's softball program were the three people injured in a jet ski crash Thursday afternoon.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 29, 2026 · safety

Man charged following Lynn County crash that killed 17-year-old

The Lynn County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has released an update regarding the fatal collision on August 15 that took the life of 17-year-old Ariel Santos.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 28, 2026 · safety

Three new Endowed Chairs awarded by UMC and TTUHSC

UMC Health System and Texas Tech University Health Sciences (TTUHSC) are proud to announce that Dr. James Felberg, Dr. Jayne McCauley and Dr. Winslo Idicula have been awarded Endowed Chairs this week.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 27, 2026 · local

Superintendent of Hale Center releases statement after students death

Following the death of a 16-year-old in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Hale County, Hale Center ISD Superintendent Hector Dominguez, Jr. has released a statement.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 27, 2026 · safety

Texas Tech assistant professor awarded $2.1 million for near-infrared research

Texas Tech University assistant professor Indrajit Srivastava has received a $2.1 million Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to hel

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 26, 2026 · local

Talking Points -- August 23, 2026

This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with the Texas State Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey to talk about the back-to-school season, including how Bluebonnet Learning is affec

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 23, 2026 · government

Suspect arrested after fire in north Crosbyton Saturday

On Saturday, August 22, at around 7:03 p.m., Crosbyton officials responded to the 200 block of North Ashshire regarding an observation of black smoke.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 23, 2026 · safety

LFR respond to reports of East Lubbock fire

Emergency services were on-scene Friday afternoon in East Lubbock after a structure fire broke out in the area.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 21, 2026 · safety

'I'm going to kill you': Lubbock man arrested after assault using vehicle

Lubbock man Livan Hernandez, 28, was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary of Habitation and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 21, 2026 · safety

Lubbock ISD board votes on book bans for middle and high school libraries

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock ISD held a special board meeting on Wednesday, August 19, to discuss banning certain books from LISD libraries after a Turning Point USA press conference over the school's li

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 20, 2026 · government

Lubbock police found missing 77-year-old

The Lubbock Police Department announced that they are currently searching for missing and endangered Shirley Catalina, 77.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 20, 2026 · safety

United Family pharmacies offering free flu shots for back-to-school

Pharmacies across The United Family are ready to help guests prepare for the back-to-school season by making flu immunizations convenient, accessible and rewarding.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 19, 2026 · schools

All districts Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for August 24

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is excited to host the next Coffee with the Mayor for all districts on M

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 19, 2026 · government

Lubbock man pleads guilty to child sex assault, placed on protective order

Lubbock man Patrick Gonzales, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 18, after pleading guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and a DWI 3rd or More charge.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 19, 2026 · local

City of Lorenzo boil water notice rescinded

The City of Lorenzo has issued a boil water notice effective immediately.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Aug 15, 2026 · local

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 Local · Aug 16, 2026 · business

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 Local · Aug 16, 2026 · schools

Lubbock Animal Services release weekly metrics for August 7-13

Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) has released their metrics for the week of August 7-13.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 14, 2026 · local

Lubbock Public Library events for August 17-22

The Lubbock Public Library is excited to announce their upcoming events for the week of Monday, August 17, through Saturday, August 22.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 14, 2026 · library

UMC hosting series session to help with cancer's emotional challenges

The UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center is inviting the community to attend its free Living Well Series to discuss how behavioral health support can help patients navigate the emotional challenges that

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 14, 2026 · local

United Supermarkets donate $30k in support of weekend food bags for local kids

United Supermarkets donated $30,000 to Food2Kids, a local, non-profit organization with the mission of helping children facing food insecurity in Lubbock.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 14, 2026 · local

West Texas Women in Technology: Connecting local women in tech fields

The City of Lubbock's Chief Information Officer, Jennifer Frescaz, is set to host an inaugural West Texas Women in Technology Luncheon on Thursday, August 27.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 13, 2026 · local

TTU Board of Regents approve new Grover E. Murray professor

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved the appointment of Rodney Young, M.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, as a Grover E. Murray profes

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 13, 2026 · government

Lubbock man federally indicted after discovery of meth shipped by UPS

Lubbock man, Johnny Ray Acosta, Jr., 27, was indicted by a Grand Jury on Wednesday, August 12, on three separate counts of possession and attempting to distribute methamphetamine.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 12, 2026 · local

Clear The Shelters Campaign returns to LAS for 12th year

Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) have joined NBCUniversal Local's 12th annual Clear event for the ninth consecutive year.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 1, 2026 · parks

Lubbock man charged with felony Battery at Miami restaurant

47-year-old Lubbock man Daniel Ramirez was arrested by Miami Police and charged with felony Battery after allegedly attacking her on Sunday, July 26 at a Hard Rock Cafe in Miami's Bayside Marketplace.

EverythingLubbock Local · Aug 1, 2026 · safety

Road work to close portions of Broadway beginning August 3

The City of Lubbock announced that beginning on Monday, August 3, portions of Broadway Street will have temporary lane and road closures as part of the Broadway Street Reconstruction Project.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Jul 31, 2026 · local

TTUHSC School of Medicine class receives white coat

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine's Class of 2030 have received their first white coat and pledged commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony o

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 31, 2026 · schools

Lubbock Public Library events for August 3-6

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 31, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Public Library is excited to announce their upcoming events for the week of Monday, August

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 31, 2026 · library

Brownfield police asking for help locating shooting suspect

The Brownfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance locating a suspect in a shooting that took place on Saturday, July 25.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 30, 2026 · safety

Patterson Library bringing community and law enforcement together

The Patterson Branch Library in Lubbock will be hosting an all ages National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 29, 2026 · library

Little Astronauts: Lubbock youth space camp, August 3

Mauch Art Studio is excited to present their "Little Astronauts: Space, Science & Astronomy Camp" for children ages 5-9.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 26, 2026 · parks

Former Lubbock Cooper ISD superintendent Pat Henderson passes away

Former Lubbock Cooper ISD Superintendent Pat Henderson passed away Saturday morning at the age of 73-years-old.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Jul 25, 2026 · local

Lubbock church gives free school supplies and mini-VBS

Redeemer Lutheran Church is set to host a free mini-VBS and school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 25, 2026 · schools

90 roosters rescued, one arrested in Lamesa cockfighting search warrant

The Lamesa Police Department released a statement regarding a search warrant that was executed within the city of Lamesa as part of an investigation into alleged cockfighting activities.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 24, 2026 · safety

Lubbock Animal Services release weekly metrics for July 17-23

Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) have released its metrics for the week of Friday, July 17, through Thursday, July 23.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 24, 2026 · local

Local Texas FFA state officer hung up jacket at 98th annual convention

The Texas FFA Association welcomed more than 16,500 members and guests to the 98th Annual Texas FFA Convention, where the 2025-2026 state officer team, including Abernathy graduate Laine Mulcock, hung

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 24, 2026 · local

SPC instructional designer awarded 2026 Impact Award

South Plains College instructional designer, Heather Medley, was awarded a 2026 Blackboard Impact Award for her work implementing open educational resources (OER) and other innovative initiatives acro

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 24, 2026 · government

Serious injuries reported in I-27 wrong-way driver crash

A collision with serious injuries has been reported in the area of the 6500 block of I-27. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 24, 2026 · safety

Lubbock Animal Services now accepting newspaper donations

The City of Lubbock is asking the community to donate newspapers to help support the daily operations at Lubbock Animal Services.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 23, 2026 · local

South Plains SPCA holding first-ever online-auction fundraiser

The South Plains SPCA is excited to announce the first-ever online charity auction to raise funds to help local animals find their forever homes and get them the medical care, love and shelter they de

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 19, 2026 · local

Texas school & childcare vaccine requirements for 2026-2027

Back-to-School is getting closer and certain vaccinations are required by Texas law for children before attending school

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 19, 2026 · schools

Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and the South Plains July 18, 2026

Severe weather is expected throughout the South Plains on the evening of Saturday, July 18.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 18, 2026 · local

Lubbock Public Library events for July 20-25

The Lubbock Public Library is excited to reveal their upcoming community events for the week of Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25. The full schedule can be found below:

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 17, 2026 · library

Lubbock Animal Services metrics for July 10-17

Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) have revealed their metrics for the week of Friday, July 10, through Thursday, July 17.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 17, 2026 · local

Lubbock accepting applications for Building Board of Appeals position

The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for the Building Board of Appeals, giving the citizens a chance to be an active part of the city's future.

EverythingLubbock Local · Jul 17, 2026 · government

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