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Senate committee advances Agricultural Act of 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Agricultural Act of 2026 is headed to the Senate floor for a vote after passing out of committee. “Without objection, so moved. Again, thank all of you so much for advancing this critical piece of legislation.” Vote follows failed markup The legislatio...
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One person suffers serious injuries in North Slide crash
The Lubbock Police Department responded to a call for a collision with injuries in the area of North Slide Road and Ursuline Street.
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TTU research says 49% of people fear losing their job to AI
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - More and more people now fear a robot - or an algorithm - could take their job. That’s according to a study recently published by Texas Tech University. Austin Lee, an assistant professor of journalism and creative media industries at Texas Tech, started t...
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Mother shares son’s story to help others struggling in silence
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Renee Ross describes her son Riley as strong, positive and a perfectionist who wanted to be a firefighter so he could help and protect others. “He was 21,” Ross said. “He was, I got it, Mom. I know what I’m doing. It’s fine. I’m okay. I’ll be okay. Try to ...
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Wrongful conviction of Texas Tech student Tim Cole hits 40-year anniversary
The family of Tim Cole, a Texas Tech student and U.S. Army veteran wrongly convicted of sexual assault in 1986, will mark 40 years since his conviction on September 17, 2026....
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A ‘miracle vibe’: Lubbock family credits UMC Children’s Hospital NICU for daughter’s care
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Kyle and Anne Rutherford say there was a “miracle vibe” in the room, after a big concern over their premature baby seemingly solved itself, in what they called a medical mystery. What they say was no mystery at all, though, was the level of care they recei...
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Spotlight Reignited: The Wallace Theater's triumphant anniversary weekend
The Wallace Theater in Levelland, Texas, is set to celebrate its first anniversary following its reopening with a three-day event featuring a mayoral proclamation, an open house, and film screenings scheduled from September 18 through September 20....
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TxDOT to convert FM 1585, Upland Avenue intersection to all-way stop
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Department of Transportation will convert the intersection of FM 1585 and Upland Avenue to an all-way stop on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Upland Avenue traffic is currently required to stop at the intersection. As part of the change, stop signs will be in...
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Wallace Theater celebrating one year since grand reopening
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - When the Wallace Theater reopened in September 2025, it was a sign of hope in Levelland. Now, it’s been able to give residents a chance to see the best entertainment the area can provide. “I look back on it and it is a blur, but it was one of the best mome...
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Lubbock Association of Realtors marks 100 years
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Association of REALTORS (LAR) held a Centennial Ribbon Cutting ceremony Wednesday, marking 100 years of service to the real estate profession and the South Plains community. The event took place at 11 a.m. at the LAR Event Center and included g...
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FM 1585 intersection converting to all-way stop
The Texas Department of Transportation announced that on Tuesday, September 22, the intersection at FM 1585 and Upland Avenue will be converted to an all-way stop....
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Mark Farrar gets 25 years for Lubbock sexual assault involving child
Mark Farrar, 38, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday for aggravated sexual assault of a child.