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Blue Layer supports Feed Seniors Now initiative

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - IT company Blue Layer helped make sure Lubbock seniors have food to eat. The donation Friday is part of Comfort Keepers of Lubbock’s 16th annual Feed Seniors Now initiative. Blue Layer donated more than 4,000 lbs. of food. The drive supports Lubbock Meals ...

KCBD NewsOct 17, 2026

Small business in Lubbock targeted by shoplifters, owner speaks out

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Around 9:05 a.m. on Friday, October 16, Meredith Ratke received a call that no small business owner ever wants to receive: her general manager calling to say that her cafe and bou...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 16, 2026

Lubbock restaurant inspections: One low performer this week

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Each week, Lubbock health inspectors make surprise visits to eateries across the Hub City to ensure that when you dine out, you don’t have to worry about food safety or kitchen cleanliness. This week, inspectors checked out more than three dozen kitchens. ...

KCBD NewsOct 16, 2026

Lubbock Chamber hosts annual Harvest Luncheon focused on farming and ranching

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Farming and ranching were the topic of discussion at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce’s annual Harvest Luncheon at the Scottish Rite Learning Center facility. Keynote speaker Tom Sell, a Texas Tech graduate with a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness who wor...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

Storage unit owners seeking answers after string of thefts

Lawrence Piemontese said he owned a restaurant in New Deal, and after it closed during COVID, he put his leftover property in a storage unit on North Quaker and Clovis Highway....

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 15, 2026

New Lubbock 7Brew location registered for 2027

A new 7Brew Coffee Shop is headed to Lubbock. According to new filings, 19th Street will be the home of the new coffee shop scheduled to be completed in late 2027....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 14, 2026

50th annual Lynn County Harvest Festival

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Everyone is invited to celebrate the 50th annual Lynn County Harvest Festival. Shop, eat, and explore dozens of vendor booths and food trucks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

KCBD NewsOct 10, 2026

Lubbock restaurant reopens after sudden closure in March

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 9, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — A beloved Mexican restaurant, Montelongo’s, is back open for a soft opening announced Friday, Oct. 9. Customers are encouraged to stop by and check out the restaurant as it welcomes...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 9, 2026

Lots of good news on this week’s Food for Thought

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Dozens were inspected, but we’re only serving up good news this week. LINK: Search for a restaurant here Here’s a look at our top performers: Beehive Nutrition at 4445 34th Honeycomb Pie Shoppe at 3833 50th Lit Brews at 3501 50th Little Panda at 1221 Unive...

KCBD NewsOct 9, 2026

Petticoats on the prairie returns to Levelland Oct. 16-17

Petticoats on the Prairie is scheduled to return to the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland on October 16 and 17, 2026, offering two days of shopping for boutiques, home decor, and unique goods....

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 6, 2026

Foothills Celebration set for Oct. 17 in Matador

MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - The 2026 Foothills Celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Matador. The event will include family-friendly entertainment, shopping with local vendors and boutiques, food options and community competitions. Live music lineup The celebration ...

KCBD NewsOct 6, 2026

Blue Bell Texas tour making Lubbock stops beginning Monday

The United Family is excited to welcome the Blue Bell Lone Star Scoop Tour to several Lubbock stores during October. The tour gives United Family guests a chance to enjoy free frozen treats and fun giveaways....

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 2, 2026

Food for Thought: Inspectors check out booths at Panhandle South Plains Fair

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - While Lubbock health inspectors have been busy this week making their usual rounds, they’ve also been checking out each and every food booth at the Panhandle South Plains Fair. There were a lot of perfect scores out there, but this week no restaurants are ...

KCBD NewsOct 1, 2026

Hispanic-owned businesses grow from home-based ideas

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Wild Honey Hats and Cakin It With Mrs. T are both owned by Hispanic women, and both businesses started with a simple idea. Brisai Rejino owns Wild Honey Hats. Rebecca Tijerina owns Cakin It With Mrs. T. Both started working from home. “I remember stepping ...

KCBD NewsSep 29, 2026

Zap and Soul celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through business, community

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- What started as a social media-inspired idea has grown into a Lubbock business serving the community. Zap and Soul, a locally owned jewelry and piercing shop, began after owners...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 28, 2026

Food for Thought: One low performer and 7 on top this week

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Improper food temperatures and dirty equipment landed a Lubbock eatery on this week’s low performer list with 17 health violations, while seven local businesses earned top scores. Panda Express at 6311 82nd St. had 17 violations. Precooked brisket was abov...

KCBD NewsSep 25, 2026

Lubbock AMBUCS renovates 75-year-old food booth ahead of South Plains Fair

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock American Business Club will participate in the South Plains Fair for its third year and since July, members of the non-profit have been working on the dine-in booth since July to ensure fairgoers have a cool and comfortable place to relax from all th...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 24, 2026

Matador family opens grocery store to fight food desert

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Rural West Texans know picking up something like an avocado for their guacamole isn’t as easy as it sounds. For a family in Matador, opening a local grocery store isn’t just about putting food on the table, but keeping their neighbors safe and their town a...

KCBD NewsSep 23, 2026

Texas Tech outlasts Houston 28-26 in Friday night thriller

No. 13 Texas Tech welcomed No. 22 Houston to Galaxy Stadium for a rare Friday night showdown. Despite the different day, the Red Raiders still took care of the business in a 28-26 victory over the Cougars....

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 19, 2026

Yates Flooring celebrates grand reopening at south Lubbock location

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Yates Flooring is celebrating its grand reopening at a new location after 50 years in business. “We just celebrated our 50th anniversary here. Mr. and Mrs. Yates opened this up in 1976. Here we are 50 years later in 2026, still trying to go strong and serv...

KCBD NewsSep 18, 2026

Tech gear without breaking the bank at local thrift stores

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Whether you're heading to Galaxy Stadium this football season or just wanting to pick up some more Tech gear to support your Red Raiders, thrift stores can offer college gear fo...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 18, 2026

City of Ralls issues boil water notice after main line break

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Ralls has issued a boil water notice for all city residents following a water outage caused by a main water line break. City officials said there is no estimated time for when water service will be fully restored. Once water service is restored...

KCBD NewsSep 15, 2026

Open Door helps a man overcome 22 years of homelessness

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Open Door works to restore people who have experienced poverty, homelessness and sex trafficking. For Walter “Red” Paschal, the organization was a blessing. “I’ve been on the streets for 22 years and then I got 10 years ago; I retired at 62 and so they put...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

Stella’s restaurant to host fundraiser on 9/11

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 brought the United States together both in mourning and unified support. Now, 25 years later, a Lubbock restaurant is hoping the community will come together once again. Stella’s restaurant along 82nd Street has ...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

Lubbock Power and Light holds rate steady, changes structure

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Power and Light is holding its rate steady to manage the lines that bring power to homes and businesses, but the utility is changing the structure within that rate to provide more stability in its budget. For residential customers, Lubbock Power an...

KCBD NewsSep 10, 2026

Texas Nutrition Panel Publishes State’s First Nutritional Guidelines

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee (TNAC) has published the first-ever nutritional guidelines specifically created by Texans for Texans. The guidelines accompany the committee’s inaugural report, following its creation last year to review scientific fi...

KCBD NewsSep 9, 2026

Free Chiltons at Stella's, Odds & Ends Chilton Day event

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Odds & Ends and Stella's Restaurant are celebrating Chiltons, the Lubbock original drink, with a Chilton Day event on Saturday, September 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at Stella's, 6015 82nd Street. Guests attending the event will be abl...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 6, 2026

Gov. Abbott brings affordability plan, AI data center rules to Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gov. Greg Abbott brought his pitch for the future of the Texas economy to Lubbock on Friday. Abbott hosted a roundtable discussion with local business owners in southwest Lubbock. He was also joined by Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) and Sta...

KCBD NewsSep 5, 2026

Stella's Restaurant hosts Lubbock 9/11 anniversary fundraiser

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 4, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Friday, September 11, Stella's Restaurant will host a special day-long fundraising initiative to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T) in honor of the 25th anniversary...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 4, 2026

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 da...

KCBD NewsSep 2, 2026

Levelland EDC donates over $21,000 to South Plains College’s HART program

LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College’s heating, air conditioning and refrigeration technology program received a $21,352.52 donation from the Levelland Economic Development Corporation that will fund course supplies and equipment. LEDC and city representatives presented...

KCBD NewsAug 31, 2026

Optimum invests $6 million to strengthen network in Lubbock

News release and photos provided by Optimum - Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock – delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses...

KCBD NewsAug 29, 2026

Custom scent shop helps customers relive previous memories

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For 17 years, Terri Arthur, owner of Fragrance of Heaven, has helped people relive their memories by helping them make their own custom scents. Making a custom scent Arthur walked us through the process of creating a custom scent. Customers pick the scents...

KCBD NewsAug 28, 2026

Pathways to Success retail store & career resource center grand opening

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas hosted the grand opening of its new Pathways to Success Retail Store and Career Resource Center on Thursday morning at 510 N MLK Boulevard. C...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 27, 2026

Construction date set for second H-E-B location in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Construction will soon begin on a second H-E-B location in Lubbock. The start date of Dec. 21 was confirmed in October, when a developmental site plan review was completed with the city. The grocery store will be built at the site of the former Yates Floor...

KCBD NewsAug 24, 2026

Mo Productions brewing up something special with Coffee Fest

Mo's Productions is scheduled to host its first-ever Coffee Fest in downtown Lubbock on Saturday, November 21, 2026, featuring coffee tastings, workshops, and a barista latte art competition....

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24, 2026

New filing for construction date on second H-E-B location in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -A new document on the construction date for H-E-B’s second store in Lubbock has been filed. H-E-B’s Managing Director of Public Affairs previously said the store will be built at 19th St. and W. Loop 289, which is specifically at the southwest corner of 19t...

KCBD NewsAug 24, 2026

A sweet surprise engagement at Lubbock's J's Creamery

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- For Krista Hix and George Herrera, J's Creamery has always been the place to grab something sweet. Now, after years of dates, memories, and shared favorite orders, the local ice cr...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24, 2026

Rising food costs prompt menu changes at popular Lubbock BBQ restaurant

LUBBOCK, Texas — Since February of 2015, Evie Mae’s owners Arnis and Mallory Robbins have made it their goal to provide quality meals for the everyday customer. "We've been so blessed by our local communities that they're friends and family. And we see the same faces week to week...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 20, 2026

Spirit Halloween stores in Lubbock: 2026 locations

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Although we have some time until Halloween, many people enjoy planning early and have already started costume shopping. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of Spirit Halloween stor...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 18, 2026

More than a cup: The story behind Evermore Coffee

Kyndra and Dillan Cullifer launched Evermore Coffee in Lubbock, transitioning their shared passion for brewing into a growing business that operates two mobile carts with aspirations for a permanent storefront....

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 17, 2026

Lubbock auto shop donates $3K worth of parts, labor to help woman in need

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock auto shop spent more than a month completing $3,000 worth of repairs on a customer’s car — and charged her nothing. Reliable Automotive Services selected Adriana Marquez as the latest recipient of its “Pay It Forward” program, which provides free...

KCBD NewsAug 14, 2026

Just shy of 50 years, Ralph's Records is still spinning

When you walk into the record store on 82nd Street and Indiana Avenue, various forms of media from different decades make the building a blast from the past for its customers....

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 14, 2026

Another strong month for sales tax revenue in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Sales tax revenue the city of Lubbock is receiving this month is up nearly 17 percent compared to the payment received a year ago. This money comes from taxes paid on sales made in June at businesses that report taxes monthly, and sales made in April, May ...

KCBD NewsAug 12, 2026

CASA Classic golf tournament returns to Lubbock in October

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A local nonprofit is inviting community members, golfers and business owners to golf in support of foster children across the South Plains. The annual CASA Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, at Hillcrest Country Club. The tournament ...

KCBD NewsAug 11, 2026

Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 10, 2026