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WATCH: Kurt Kiser interviews Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec on KCBD Now
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Kurt Kiser visited with Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec this morning on KCBD Now. See part 1 below: See part 2 below: See part 3 below: KCBD Now is streaming live weekday mornings at 10 a.m. Kurt visits with a wide range of guests and discusses what happening here ...
UMB Bank names Eddie Broussard West Texas Market President
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The following is a press release from UMB Bank: UMB Bank, n.a., a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) is pleased to announce that Eddie Broussard will lead UMB’s West Texas region as market president, which includes Lubbock, Abilene, Amarillo, Midland, O...
Rivera Era Begins Friday in Oklahoma
Rivera Era Begins Friday in Oklahoma Lubbock Christian University Athletics
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Snyder
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Snyder will host a Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The free event will feature live music, cultural performances, family activities, food vendors and entertainment for all ages. According to 2020 U.S. Censu...
Lubbock is home to newest veterans cemetery in Texas
Lubbock is home to newest veterans cemetery in Texas stripes.com
Record Heat Returns to the South Plains, Isolated to Scatters Thunderstorms Expected Thursday Evening
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Thursday morning weather update for September 3, 2026. Today's High - 101° Tonight's Low - 72° Rainfall Totals: Although not much, some locations across the South Plains did receive some rain. In fact, there were only five mosonet site...
Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map
Texas has more than 600 data centers. Explore our interactive map of operating and planned projects across the state.
'A long time coming': Wyoming, Laramie High volleyball embrace sport's nationwide boom
'A long time coming': Wyoming, Laramie High volleyball embrace sport's nationwide boom WyomingNews.com
Texas Tech football players, staff eager to see Paramount+ docuseries
Texas Tech football players, staff eager to see Paramount+ docuseries Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
KLBK Thursday AM Weather Update (9/3/26)
Highs Thursday will range from the upper 90s to the upper 100s.
Texas Tech adding new weapons detection technology at Galaxy Stadium
Texas Tech University is implementing new weapons detection technology and various logistical changes, including traffic adjustments and a student loyalty program, to enhance safety and efficiency at Galaxy Stadium.
Lubbock Christian students connect with older generation through class project
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Christian dual credit students are connecting with members of an older generation as part of a class project on intentional relationships. The high school and college students read a book called “Theo of Golden” about intentional relationships. They were then taske...
Morton ISD scraps football game following local tragedy
Morton ISD has canceled its junior high scrimmage and Friday's varsity football game at Olton following a shooting in the community on August 30.
Texas to cut nearly 10% of childcare scholarships
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas will soon slash more than one thousand childcare scholarships, as 100,00 people remain on the waitlist. The Texas Workforce Commission voted last month to cut 9.5% of the state’s subsidies, or scholarships, which accounts for approximately 14,000 children across the ...
Fast tracking success: Texas looking to create 3-year degree programs
As Texas works toward establishing three-year degree programs at its public universities, some students like Kendra Burton have successfully accelerated their education through dual credits and online coursework.
South Plains producers turn to new technology to sustain ranching legacy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Farmers and ranchers met at the National Ranching Heritage Center for the Ranching Technology Summit on Wednesday. Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Heritage Center, said the industry needs new innovation. “We focus here at the Ranching Heritage Center on the he...
Growing need for advocates: CASA looking for 30 new volunteers
CASA of the South Plains is seeking 30 new volunteers over the next 30 days to address a shortage of advocates for approximately 300 children in Lubbock's foster care system.
Businesses near Broadway prepare for Texas Tech’s season opener
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech’s first game of the season is here, and local businesses near Broadway are preparing for crowds of fans. Businesses including Atomic, Wrecked and Barefoot are getting ready for game day. Michael Clintsman owns Atomic and Wrecked. He said game day weekends are th...
Meurer-Corley commissioner battle moves forward
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Mark Meurer’s fight over the Lubbock County Precinct 2 commissioner’s seat isn’t over yet. After the Texas Supreme Court refused to step in, the case is now moving forward at the Seventh Court of Appeals. A new notice sets oral arguments for Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. in the Don H...
Josh Allen’s attorney files for retrial
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - In a new court filing, Josh Allen’s legal team argues that the Ferrum Capital investments at the heart of one count were traditional promissory notes and that Supreme Court cases say a special test should have been used to decide if those notes were securities. Instead, th...
DPS Stepping Up Enforcement for Labor Day
Provided by Texas DPS AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement efforts for Labor Day weekend. To keep everyone safe this holiday weekend, more Troopers will be out on the roads, including for the Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort ...
Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: September 2, 2026
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What's Next! With Joey McGuire: Episode 18
What's Next! With Joey McGuire: Episode 18 texastech.com
Texas Tech’s Donovan Atwell files lawsuit in Lubbock seeking injunction
Texas Tech’s Donovan Atwell files lawsuit in Lubbock seeking injunction KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com
Game day Guide: What fans need to know for Texas Tech vs. Abilene Christian
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 2, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Texas Tech Football match against Abilene Christian kicking of the football season in Raiderland. Knowing information about parking, tickets, gate ...
Lubbock man caught by Flock Cameras in $14,700 AT&T theft
Shane Wilkins, 50, was arrested in Lubbock, Texas, on August 31, 2026, on criminal mischief and theft charges after allegedly stealing and damaging nearly $15,000 worth of AT&T copper data cables.
KLBK’s Pet of the Day is Molly! (9/2/26)
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TDCJ correctional officer arrested, accused of bringing marijuana to Clements Unit
Editor’s Note: The charges in this story were dismissed on September 2, 2026. AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - A former Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer is facing charges after court documents say she brought marijuana to the Williams P. Clements Unit. According to a Potter Count...
Texas Tech announces fan information for 2026 season
LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release from Texas Tech Athletics) -Each year, Red Raider fans come to expect several new elements to the gameday experience. For the 2026 season, Texas Tech already has one simply in the name of Galaxy Stadium, the new home of the Red Raiders. Beyond that, Red Raider fans ca...
Planning your Labor Day weekend? Here’s Hub City Happenings for September 3-7
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Symphony Orchestra concert Event: Prokofiev & Shostakovich – Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Date/Time: Thursday, September 3, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.(Pre-concert lobby performance by the John Sprott Blues Band starts at 6:00 p.m.) Location: The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing ...
Texas Tech season opener sees increased police presence
The Lubbock Police Department will increase its presence at Texas Tech home games starting with the season opener against Abilene Christian on September 5 to ensure safety and manage traffic.
Lubbock council approves police, fire association agreements, funded by property tax increase
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock City Council approved new meet and confer agreements with the police and firefighter associations on Tuesday, at a cost of about $7.8 million next year. The council also gave initial approval to the city’s budget and tax rate. Under this plan, the average homeo...
Pub 55, 3135 34th St., opens for business, as seen on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Pub 55, 3135 34th St., opens for business, as seen on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas. The Lufkin Daily News
Man reindicted over fatal north Lubbock shooting, new charges filed
A Lubbock Grand Jury reindicted Joe Martinez on an additional murder count and aggravated assault charge related to a February 2025 shooting that killed Adam Hernandez and injured Larry Moreno.
Lubbock financial advisor files motion for retrial following fraud conviction
Joshua Allen, a Lubbock financial advisor previously convicted on multiple federal fraud charges, has filed a motion for a retrial citing erroneous jury instructions regarding his securities fraud conviction.
Reward increased in 2017 Fatal Hit-and-Run
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say the reward connected to a 2017 fatal hit-and-run has been increased in hopes to generate fresh leads in the case. On February 10, 2017, at 12:36 a.m., a Lubbock Police Officer was flagged down by a motorist regarding an individual walking in the middle o...
Family seeking answers raises reward for 2017 fatal hit-and-run
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department announced that a reward connected to a 2017 fatal hit-and-run has been increased in hopes of renewing public interest to generate fresh leads in the case. LPD confirmed the reward increase is from family members and said citizens can call Crime Line...
Near Record Heat for Second Day of September, Stray Showers Possible
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for September 2, 2026. Today's High - 98° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: A slightly warmer day is expected across the area Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s. Winds will...
KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (9/2/26)
Wednesday's highs will range from the middle 90s to the middle 100s.
Texas Tech students come up with new app to meet people
Two college students created an app called Classed to combat campus loneliness and will look to expand the platform to more universities across the country.