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Speaker Burrows visits Lubbock Monday for strike force tour

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Speaker Dustin Burrows will visit Lubbock on Monday, October 19, as part of his One Party, One Mission Strike Force campaign, according to a press release. The press release state...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 19, 2026

Texas Tech sets security, parking rules for homecoming concert at Urbanovsky Park

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech’s homecoming celebration will include new security measures and parking restrictions around Urbanovsky Park this year, according to the university’s head of events. LINK: Parking & Security details for Texas Tech Homecoming Homecoming activities...

KCBD NewsOct 16, 2026

Lubbock neighbors push back against asphalt plant in Parkway Cherry Point

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Neighbors in the Parkway Cherry Point neighborhood say they are upset after an asphalt plant started operating earlier this year. Residents say they do not want any industrial plants near their homes. The neighborhood is east of MLK and north of Parkway Dr...

KCBD NewsOct 15, 2026

City of Tahoka awarded Life-Saving Award to Chief Jeff Parker

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Tahoka announced and congratulated Chief Jeff Parker on receiving the Life-Saving Award for his courageous actions and quick thinking during a routine traffic stop. In a post on its official Facebook page, the City of Tahoka said that during the stop...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 14, 2026

Ghoul Times Roll: Haunted Hollow parade takes over Broadway

Lubbock's new Haunted Hollow on Broadway parade, featuring over 60 themed floats and costume contests, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, starting at 10 a.m. near Broadway and ending at Mae Simmons Park....

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 13, 2026

2026 Hub City Ren Faire schedule and theme announced

LUBBOCK, Texas -- LHUCA has announced the schedule, vendor lists, theme and more information ahead of the 4th Annual Hub City Renaissance Faire, set for Saturday, October 24. The faire is located at 511 Avenue K, and doors will open at 11 a.m. on October 24. Parking is available ...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Oct 10, 2026

Carve out some fun this fall: pumpkin decorating with Lubbock Parks & Rec

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 9, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Get into the fall spirit and show off your pumpkin carving skills with Lubbock Parks and Recreation this month. Want a chance to win prizes for your perfect carving and design skil...

EverythingLubbock LocalOct 9, 2026

Lubbock residents walk to end Alzheimer’s

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock residents are walking alongside those affected by Alzheimer’s, one step at a time. The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s was Saturday morning out at Adventure Park. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of death across the U.S., affecting m...

KCBD NewsOct 4, 2026

Lubbock man indicted on indecency with a child charge

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury has indicted a Lubbock man for indecency with a child. Court records show 62-year-old Valdemar Gonzales exposed and sexually gratified himself at a public park near 23rd and T last month. Documents show a child and an adult witnessed the act, ...

KCBD NewsOct 1, 2026

Talking Points -- 9/27/26

LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips talked with two senator candidates, James Talarico and Ken Paxton. Talarico joined Jen virtually from the campaign trail, as he discussed issues that impact rural and West Texas. Jen also attended Ken Paxton's tou...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 27, 2026

SPC Foundation creates scholarship endowments from generous donations

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College has established three new scholarship endowments through donations to the SPC Foundation. Tell Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment The Tell Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment was created in honor of the late SPC alumnus by don...

KCBD NewsSep 23, 2026

Traveling museum highlights stories of neighbors helping neighbors

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A new traveling museum is in Lubbock, highlighting stories of neighbors helping neighbors. The “People of Hope” mobile museum is parked at the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock at Fourth Street and Toledo Avenue. The free, immersive exhibit is set up inside a hi...

KCBD NewsSep 21, 2026

Talking Points -- 9/20/26

LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with Kyle Rable, Democratic candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, about his campaign journey and what he hopes to accomplish if elected. Later, Jen Phillips talked with Malik Williams, another...

EverythingLubbock LocalSep 20, 2026

Ken Paxton visits Lubbock on U.S. Senate campaign trail

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton made a campaign stop in Lubbock on Saturday, marking his second visit to the Hub City during his bid for Capitol Hill. Paxton previously visited Lubbock in May during his Republican primary runoff...

KCBD NewsSep 20, 2026

Lubbock Public Library announces week of events

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Public Library has announced a schedule of events at its branch libraries for the week of September 21. Monday, September 21 Baby Storytime will be held at Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The program includes...

KCBD NewsSep 18, 2026

Closing Reception at The Buddy Holly Center

The Buddy Holly Center invites the public to celebrate the West Texas Watercolor Society’s 4th Annual Signature Show at a closing reception on Sunday, September 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery....

City of LubbockSep 16, 2026

American flag display in Huneke Park honors 9/11 victims

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Prosperity Bank has worked with first responders and volunteers to place American flags in Lubbock for 24 years now, commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Prosperity Bank senior vice president Brandon Kidd visited with KCBD Friday, discussing...

KCBD NewsSep 12, 2026

Annual Flag display honors 9/11 victims in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A thousand American flags representing the nearly 3,000 men and women who died on Sept. 11, 2001, were placed in Huneke Park near 82nd Street and Nashville Avenue this morning. Lubbock’s first responders worked with Prosperity Bank to place the flags. The ...

KCBD NewsSep 4, 2026

Lubbock Public Health confirms first human case of West Nile virus for 2026

Provided by City of Lubbock LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Lubbock Public Health has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. Surveillance activities continue to identify positive mosquito pools for WNV and Saint Louis Encephalitis, and Vector Control i...

KCBD NewsSep 4, 2026

1,000 flags placed at Huneke Park to honor Sept. 11 victims

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A thousand American flags now stand at Huneke Park, representing the roughly 3,000 men and women who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Lubbock’s first responders worked with Prosperity Bank to place the flags near 82nd Street and Nashville Avenue Thursd...

KCBD NewsSep 4, 2026

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...

KCBD NewsSep 2, 2026

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 parkin...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Sep 2, 2026

United Supermarkets launches Aisles of Smiles campaign

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - United Supermarkets’ annual “Aisles of Smiles” campaign is now underway across Texas and New Mexico. Throughout the campaign, United, Market Street and Amigos customers can add any dollar amount to their grocery bill total. The money will directly fund the...

KCBD NewsSep 1, 2026

Paramount's TTU Football docuseries to air on Sept. 4

Paramount+ announced on Thursday morning that the new docuseries The Program: Texas Tech will premiere on September 4 and released the official trailer as well as key art....

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 27, 2026

Long John Silver's opens new restaurant in Plainview

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 26, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Long John Silver's announced it will open a location in Plainview on Olton Road to serve to the brand's signature seafood and chicken favorites. The new location will be at 3101 Ol...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 26, 2026

Lubbock Parks & Recreation Seeks Community Involvement for 2026 Pumpkin Trail

Provided by City of Lubbock LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - The Pumpkin Trail is back this fall, and the City of Lubbock Parks & Recreation department is seeking community involvement to help make this event a success. The annual event will take place at the Lubbock Memorial Arboret...

KCBD NewsAug 25, 2026

Pumpkin Trail returns Oct. 15-18 at Lubbock Arboretum

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 25, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Pumpkin Trail is set to return this fall, and the City of Lubbock Parks & Recreation Department announced it is seeking community involvement to help make the event a success. ...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 25, 2026

Inspectors to check Maxey Park neighborhood for code violations Wednesday

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Inspectors with the Code Administration Department will be out in the Maxey Park neighborhood on Wednesday looking for violations, from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Code enforcement will have a field office set up in the parking lot of the Maxey Community Center wher...

KCBD NewsAug 25, 2026

State of Texas: Big Bend construction paused, but for how long?

The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 22, 2026

Driver covers court in tire tracks at Aztlan Park in North Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An outdoor court at Aztlan Park in North Lubbock is covered in tire tracks after someone recently drove on it. Karen Penkert, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, said one of her employees told her on Friday that someone drove on the basketball cour...

KCBD NewsAug 18, 2026

New game, ‘Now Playsafe’, launches to educate children of online danger

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Just 10 minutes could help protect a child, with help from new online game called “Now PlaySafe.” “Predators are going to be in all games,” Andrea Sparks, co-founder of Not on our Watch Texas, said. “Everything from extremely violent games to My Little Pon...

KCBD NewsAug 13, 2026

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

Provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Summer is winding down and fall is on the horizon which means it’s time for hunters and anglers to renew hunting and fishing licenses. Before taking the boat out or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depa...

KCBD NewsAug 13, 2026

Hub City Happenings: Two productions on Lubbock stages this weekend

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 1. Moonlight Musicals – “Footloose” Location: Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, Mackenzie Park, Lubbock, TX Dates this weekend: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. Doors: 7:00 p.m. (show at 8:00 p.m.) Tickets: Click here 2....

KCBD NewsAug 13, 2026