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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - James Talarico, running against Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat, will hold a community rally at Texas Tech University Tuesday, Oct. 27. The event will be held at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus. The rally marks a stop on what the cam...
Texas Senator and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is set to host a community rally in Lubbock on the campus of Texas Tech next Tuesday, October 27....
PLAINVIEW, Texas (KCBD) - Wayland Baptist University will celebrate a new campus space for prayer and reflection with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The ceremony for the prayer garden, located just east of the Brown Family Conference Center. According to ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Silent Wings Museum and the Texas Tech School of Music will host Songs of Yesteryear, a live concert featuring repertoire from the Great American Songbook written in the 1940s, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Students from the School of Music will perform songs t...
Week eight of the high school football season is in the book and there were several marquee matchups across Lubbock and the South Plains. KLBK ranked the top five moments from the busy week....
LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips spoke with Dr. Margaret Durham, Democratic District 84 Congressional candidate, about what inspired her to start her campaign journey, including her background in education and public service. Later, Jen Phillips ...
The high school football regular season is quickly drawing to an end, as the schedule entered week eight for teams around Lubbock and the South Plains....
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the cultural traditions celebrated throughout the month continue to thrive in communities across the country....
The first and oldest building on Texas Tech University's campus was designated a Registered Texas Historic Landmark.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University’s Homecoming week is underway, leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Arizona State at Galaxy Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Student Union & Activities released the full Homecoming 2026 Schedule of Events , running Oct. 12-17...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock High School students, Kaylyn and Carter Baker, are preparing to compete at the National FFA Convention after winning at the state FFA convention for their science project. “I mean, it’s very rare to get to go. They’re like, out of all the FFA m...
For many students at Lubbock High School, mariachi is more than a music class. It is an opportunity to celebrate their culture, build friendships and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Pillowman: A dark psychological thriller about a writer interrogated over violent stories that resemble real child murders.Friday and Sunday, Texas Tech Black Box Theatre, 2812 18th St.Tickets: $15 general, $10 TTU faculty/staff, $5 students. Show deta...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; the global campaign's goal is focused on early detection, education, screenings and support for those affected by Breast Cancer....
LUBBOCK Texas -- Lubbock ISD is reviewing how it operates its schools as declining enrollment, rising costs and limited funding put pressure on the district’s budget. The district’s school optimization plan evaluates campuses based on enrollment, building utilization and the cost...
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the USDA to construct a new flagship building featuring advanced laboratories and classrooms, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Davis College of Agriculture received a grant of more than $28 million from the USDA to establish a new building on Texas Tech’s campus focused on food safety. Plans for the space Dr. Clint Krehbiel, dean of the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural...
United Family and Mrs. Baird's Bread announced the September winners of the 16th annual Teachers On The Rise program, recognizing Maribel Ojeda, Kriston Deshazo, and Lindsey Pierson....
Another week of high school football is set in stone, with teams making statements in the final push toward district crowns and playoff berths. KLBK looked back and ranked the top plays from week seven....
Press Release - SHS Graduate Kyle Beights Premieres Powers Boothe Documentary Saturday Snyder High School graduate Kyle Beights, Class of 2025, returns to the Jerry P. Worsham Auditorium this Saturday for the premiere of his latest project, The Powers That Be, a 57-minute documen...
The high school football regular season is reaching its final weeks, with the race for district titles in full swing for many teams around Lubbock and the South Plains....
The high school football season has entered into week seven, as the regular season is drawing to an end. With only a handful of games left, the slate is heating up around Lubbock and the South Plains....
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Breakthrough T1D is hosting a Type 1 Diabetes Walk to fuel breakthroughs for the T1D community. The event will be held on October 10 at Urbanovsky Park on Texas Tech's campus. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with activities, a resource row, stage entertainment...
The nonprofit H3: Help, Heal, Hope is preparing for its fifth annual Community Christmas event in East Lubbock, which is scheduled to take place on December 17 at Dunbar Preparatory Middle School....
ANTON, Texas (KCBD) - A new food pantry has opened at Anton ISD to provide students and families with access to food, through a partnership with the South Plains Food Bank. Joe Contreras, senior director of programs at the South Plains Food Bank, said the pantry is the second sch...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Slaton High School choir joined Foreigner onstage at Buddy Holly Hall Tuesday night, giving students an opportunity to perform with the band and drawing attention to the value of funding public music education. Choir Director Paul Vasquez said the prog...
LUBBOCK, Texas — June Burr has been bowling since college. Five years ago, she moved from Washington to Lubbock and was soon introduced to her bowling league, the Work Dodgers. “I like it here because we’re all ages. We have, well, one of the substitutes today just graduated from...
The South Plains Food Bank and Anton ISD are launching a new pantry to combat food insecurity affecting 25.1% of students in Hockley County. This initiative follows a similar program recently opened in Segraves to support rural communities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled ...
The Lubbock Independent School District announced Tuesday that a data security incident involving Frontline Education exposed certain employee personal information, though no student data was compromised....
The Slaton High School choir is scheduled to perform with the rock band Foreigner at Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Texas Tech International Affairs will host Culture Fest 2026 on Saturday, October 10, to celebrate the university's diverse cultures and raise funds for international student organizations....
District play is in full swing for high school football, as teams are beginning to make a push toward the postseason. KLBK's 'The Blitz' shone the spotlight on the top five plays from week six....
The regular season of high school is more than halfway over, with the playoff push setting in for several teams around Lubbock and the South Plains.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Sun Bus, a mobile dermatology clinic that travels across the country to look for skin cancer, is returning to Lubbock. Dermatologists from Lilly and Epiphany Clinics are partnering with Lubbock Christian University for the event. Students to assist wit...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech students are leaving the classroom to apply their coursework in the field through the Davis College of Agriculture’s Matador Institute of Leadership Engagement, known as MILE. The program is taking members on tours across the South Plains, inclu...
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights the many traditions that shape Hispanic culture, from food and music to the arts. In Lubbock, one local educator is helping students connect with that heritage through dance....
Plainview Independent School District announced on social media that Plainview High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday afternoon.
While binge drinking among college students decreased to approximately 20% by 2025, addiction specialists expressed concern over the rising prevalence of nicotine vaping. Select...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Hispanic Student Society has been a part of Texas Tech since 1964, and leaders of the organization are making sure newcomers get the most out of what it can offer. Sam Davila has spent her entire college career as a member of the Texas Tech Hispanic St...
Wayland Baptist University has been awarded a four-year $498,400 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to strengthen mental health support for students on the Plainview campus....
Texas Tech University's School of Music is excited to announce they are hosting International Music Month, a series of eight concerts representing more than 10 countries....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - According to a news release, undergraduate enrollment at Wayland Baptist University’s Plainview campus reached 711 students this fall, up 12.1% from in Fall 2025. The campus welcomed 392 freshmen and transfer students, its largest incoming class since 2016...
Lubbock ISD will hold a press conference at Coronado High School on October 1 to announce a new P-TECH partnership that offers students industry certificates and associate degrees at no cost....
The high school football regular season has reached its halfway point, as week five is in the books. KLBK's 'The Blitz' highlighted the top five plays from this loaded slate of games....
Week five of the high school football season came and went, as several Lubbock and South Plains area schools finished their non-district schedules and others began district matchups....
Across the country, thousands of schools have groups of peer-nominated leaders trained to look for warning signs of suicide or other forms of harmful behavior....
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 25, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- Two student teams in Wayland Baptist University's School of Business earned Global Top 100 rankings in the Business Strategy Game (BSG) for the week of September 14-20, adding...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Open Door will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will include a tour of the campus, an opportunity to meet staff and a shared meal. The campus is located at at 1916 13th St. Open Door’s mission is to cultivate ...
Texas Tech University is seeing record enrollment this semester, but as the campus grows so does the strain on student wallets. Soaring inflation and higher living costs are forcing more Red Raiders to seek help just to keep food on the table....
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine students will host Women's Health Day on October 3 at the Lubbock Impact Free Clinic to provide free medical services and screenings to uninsured women....
Texas Tech University reached a record enrollment of 46,296 students this fall, prompting plans for new infrastructure including a parking garage and residence hall scheduled to open in November 2028....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - All of Lubbock ISD’s marching band halftime shows can be seen in one place tonight at the 43rd Lubbock ISD Band Extravaganza. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Lowery Field at PlainsCapital Park. All four Lubbock ISD high school marching bands will perform ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Texas Tech School of Music assistant professor has spent 12 years developing an instrument that uses motion sensors instead of traditional keys or strings. Hideki Isoda, an assistant professor of composition, created the device using an accelerometer and...
Provided by Western Texas College LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Isrell Lawson, WTC’s Welcome Center and Enrollment Outreach Director, speaks with prospective students at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair. Western Texas College invites area high school students, families, adul...
Week four of high school football brought several notable non-district games. KLBK's 'The Blitz' chose the top five plays from these matchups.
This season, Texas Tech is trying a new way to get more students into athletic events.
Friday night lights and homecoming go hand in hand across the South Plains. As students prepare for game day, many are also showing their school spirit with elaborate mums, a Texas tradition that's become a homecoming staple....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department and Lubbock Independent School District will host the second annual Tricycle Derby at Safety City at 9 a.m. September 19. The event is aimed at educating children about safety and having them participate ...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing is kicking off celebrations for its 45-year anniversary with events in Abilene, Odessa, Houston and Amarillo coming ...
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....
Texas Tech graduate student Pallavi presented her research on developing a novel genetic transformation tool for sorghum at the Global Sorghum Conference....
The high school football season reached its third week, as non-district matchups hit their peak. KLBK's 'The Blitz' looked back at the top five plays of week three....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Starting Monday, exploring the West Texas sky could be as easy as opening your laptop. Texas Tech is opening remote access to telescopes at the Preston Gott Skyview Observatory near Shallowater, allowing students, faculty and staff to observe and photograp...
High school football across Lubbock and the South Plains rolled into week three and brought many high-level matchups. KLBK’s ‘The Blitz’ recapped the exciting week on the gridiron....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech professors Ron Milam and Justin Hart say they set aside time each September to teach students about the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Milam, executive director of the Institute of Peace and Conflict, teaches military history at Texas Tech. “Stop ever...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Evidence shows on Sept. 11, 2001, Flight 93 hijackers targeted the U.S. Capitol or White House. President Bush was at an education event in Florida that morning. Meanwhile, Lubbock Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX 19) was at the White House that day, serv...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech School of Music Symphonic Wind Ensemble’s first concert of the year fell on Sept. 11. Sarah McKoin, director of bands at the Texas Tech School of Music, said she remembers how television coverage of 9/11 relied on music during breaks because...
LEVELLAND, Texas -- South Plains College announced the total enrollment in Fall 2026 increased by 1.6 percent from last fall, reaching 9,642 students. SPC said the enrollment influx is happening in key areas, including dual credit, continuing to drive enrollment growth and reflec...
WOLFFORTH, Texas -- Frenship High School will host a special ceremony on Friday, September 11 to honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 and those who serve in the military or as First Responders. The ceremony, "100 Flags: A National WoodmenLife 9/11 Tribute," will feature a 60-by...
The South Plains Food Bank and Communities in Schools of the South Plains have announced a partnership that will ensure that campus food pantries are stocked for the start of the school year....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Walk with a Doc is a free community walk hosted by Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Community members walk together in Tech Terrace Park and can talk with volunteer physicians and medical students about general health and wellness. The next walk is Satur...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains Food Bank is now providing meals to more than 75 schools across the region. The effort is a new partnership with H-E-B and Communities in Schools of the South Plains. H-E-B donated $136,000 to the program to support 77 campuses across Lubb...
Provided by United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that a former Muleshoe, Texas High School teacher has been charged in a federal enticement cas...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several events are happening this week to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Lynn County unity walk Tahoka will host the inaugural Unity Walk with first responders in Lynn County. The community is invited to participate, along wi...
HERMLEIGH, Texas (KCBD) - Hermleigh ISD is taking precautionary measures at school Thursday following a potential threat made against the district on Wednesday. The Scurry County Sheriff’s Department received a voicemail threat late Wednesday afternoon from the Metroplex area, di...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Community Health Center of Lubbock brought organizations together for its 34th annual needs assessment on Wednesday. Groups representing education, pediatrics, dental and vision care compared notes on how to better serve Lubbock residents. Groups share...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. It’s a progressive brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head that has recently become more prevalent with athletes, particularly in football. A recent study posted by the British Medical Journal fou...
Allegra Fey Mora, a former faculty member of Muleshoe ISD, has been federally indicted on one count of Enticement of a Minor.
Texas Tech's School of Music, part of the J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts, is set to host a Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert to pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of 9/11....
Texas Tech University School of Law's Energy Law Lecture Series is returning for the fall semester on Monday, September 14, with T.J. Campbell as the featured speaker for the event....
The Big 12 has withdrawn its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech University and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding the school's eligibility dispute involving quarterback Brendan Sorsby....
The high school football season kept rolling this week, with more non-district matchups across Lubbock and the South Plains. KLBK's 'The Blitz' highlighted the top five plays from week two....
High school football continued throughout Lubbock and the South Plains this week, with several high-profile matchups headlining the slate. KLBK's 'The Blitz' is here to break down all the action from week two....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Art and photography created by children who battled cancer in Seville, Spain, are on display tonight as part of the First Friday Art Trail. The work was created during a summer camp organized by Texas Tech students, as part of the university’s first commun...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Saturday will mark the end of 247 long days since Texas tech took the field for a football game. For some students on campus, they love being a part of what the team has to offer. “I like Tech’s culture in general,” Texas Tech senior, Demir, said. “I think...
The Plainview Independent School District issued a safety notice regarding the "Cat in the Hat" social media trend, warning that students making threats online will face consequences for terroristic behavior....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The company building a data center near Turkey has announced plans to replace the town’s water tower after a series of water system failures. QTS and Lancium are building a 465-acre data center campus about five miles south of Turkey, a small town about 10...
Several Texas Tech students said finding a parking spot on campus has become a daily challenge as record enrollment increases demand in certain areas.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 3, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) announced it is accepting applications for its annual Community Leadership Academy. Meetings for the academy begin in October 202...
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....
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....
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....
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 1, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- UMC Health System announced it is set to host the 2026 Fall Prevention Event, a community-focused educational program designed to help individuals reduce their risk of falls and ...
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Western Texas College will host its 2026 College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Westerner Gym, Building 7. The event invites area high school students, families, adult learners, community members and current WTC students consideri...
It was an exciting week of action to kick off another season of high school football across Lubbock and the South Plains. KLBK's 'The Blitz' highlighted the top five plays from the opening slate....
High school football has finally made its return across Lubbock and the South Plains and KLBK's 'The Blitz' is here to break down all the excitement.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The NAACP's (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Lubbock Branch will host a Data Center Education Panel on Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the MCM E...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- Wayland Baptist University is welcoming members of the community, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wayland P...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- A new school year can bring excitement, new opportunities and a fresh start. But for students, teachers, parents and families, major life changes can also bring stress, anxiety and...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Wellman-Union Consolidated Independent School District has earned an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency, marking the highest overall academic accountability score in district history with a 92. That rating is based on the 2025-2026 school year, and...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 27, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- Wayland Baptist University is making transportation more reliable for students who need it through a new bicycle-sharing program. Pioneer BikeShare allows students to borrow bicy...
Academic Support Liaison Kaitlyn Bigham helps children maintain their education through personalized tutoring and creative activities during their stays at Covenant Children's....
Texas is facing a shortage in high school referees for several sports and coaches on the South Plains said they think it’s mostly because of how officials are sometimes treated....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Estacado High School has a tradition where freshman students write letters to their future selves. Josue Espinoza, the school’s academic dean, said the tradition gives students an opportunity to overcome adversities. “We ask our students to truly reflect o...
Obtaining your child's birth certificate for back to school registration has never been easier.
Texas Tech directors are adjusting marching band rehearsal schedules and implementing safety measures to protect students from extreme summer heat.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A Texas Tech law school alum will now serve as judge of the 245th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, north of Austin. Jason Bramow was appointed on Monday by Governor Greg Abbott. Bramow currently serves as deputy general counsel in th...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Christian University is celebrating 70 years of enrollment this year. University leaders said their greatest accomplishment over the decades has been the students they prepare for the workforce. Dr. Kent Gallaher, LCU provost, said “We believe it’s...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University opened the fall semester Monday with more than 45,000 students for the first time in university history. Texas Tech’s enrollment stands at 45,812 students, an increase of more than 3,859 students from a year ago. This marks the fifth ...
Enrollment at Texas Tech reached a historic 45,812 students this fall, driven by a 39% increase in first-time college enrollments since 2024.
Students made their way back to school just over a week ago, and now football is ready to make its return at Lubbock ISD.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Carahlyne Laymance received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, following both of her parents into the nursing profession and across the same graduation stage. “There’s a lot of Red Ra...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Challenges come in all different forms, and the start of a new school year can be one that’s difficult to overcome. James Barnett, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He says these challenges depend on what ...
A recent Gallup poll shows 88% of college students use artificial intelligence to help complete coursework.
Three years ago, state educators declared a crisis, saying that there were not enough teachers that recieved lasting training and certification to remain in classrooms....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Dr. Samuel Prien, a professor of reproductive physiology and obstetrics and gynecology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, is retiring at the end of this month after nearly 50 years. Prien has taught at least 10,000 stud...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Texas Tech mechanical engineering professor is back in the classroom, after receiving a kidney transplant from the husband of one of his former students. A year ago , an outpouring of support came from family, friends and former students, when they found...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s kicked off the 16th year of the Teachers on the Rise program in Lubbock on Wednesday. The program recognizes local teachers nominated for their work by students, parents or family members. Every month during the school yea...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Pharmacies across The United Family are encouraging families to prepare for the upcoming school year and fall season by getting their annual flu shots. Free flu immunizations are now available at all United Family pharmacy locations, which include United S...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD is continuing its free lunch and breakfast program for the 2026-27 school year. All enrolled students will benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision for the upcoming school year. The district applied for the service through the National ...
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....
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) announced that it will continue to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. Through the CEP, all schools w...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lights, camera, action. Students from all five Lubbock high schools have the opportunity to learn more about the many facets of the media industry through Career and Technical Education and Lubbock ISD-TV. Elizabeth Roup, its coordinator, says this is the ...
Students returning to Frenship High School on Wednesday will see a newly renovated section of the campus.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United ...
United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's will host a kick-off event on August 19 to launch the 16th annual Teachers on the Rise program, which recognizes local teachers through monthly nominations....
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....
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As school districts begin a new year, the Texas Education Agency is putting a focus on their performance. The agency released their 2025/2026 Accountability Report on Friday. It grades school districts and individual schools on an A-F scale, based on diffe...
CLAUDE, Texas (KFDA) - Increased traffic from data center construction along Highway 207 is leading to more wrecks in Claude as the community prepares for students to return to school. Armstrong County Sheriff Melissa Anderson says thousands of workers travel to and from the cons...
The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for more volunteers as the new school year gets underway in Lubbock.
Buddy Holly Hall is hosting its final summer cinema screening on Sunday, August 30, at 2:30 p.m. To celebrate the back-to-school season, the venue will show the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. This event is free to attend, though guests must visit the website to reserve their tick...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A South Plains College commercial music graduate has beaten out thousands of drummers nationwide to secure a spot in the final round of the 2026 Guitar Center Drum-Off in Hollywood. Jake Ward, a 2023 SPC graduate and current BYU undergraduate in Provo, Uta...
The first day of school is officially in the books, as the school year got underway for thousands of Lubbock ISD students.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For the second straight year, Lubbock Independent School District is celebrating the steady improvements in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) academic accountability ratings. In the newly released 2026 ratings, the district scored 82% overall, continuing ...
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for August 12, 2026. Today's High - 102° Tonight's Low - 75° Today: The hottest day of the week is expected across the area Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 1...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With Lubbock-area schools starting back up for the fall semester, we want to see your back-to-school photos! Elementary through college and beyond, we want to see them all. Also on Wednesday morning, KCBD’s Natalie Reyna interviewed Lubbock ISD school offi...
As students prepare to return to class, Lubbock ISD is highlighting the role fine arts programs play across the district.
Lubbock ISD officials report increased social interaction and academic progress following the implementation of a statewide school phone ban.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 11, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Being a student in the Hub City comes with more perks than just a packed class schedule. That student ID in your wallet could help you save at restaurants, shops, entertainment spo...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD is partnering with Toot’n Totum for its annual Spirit Pumps Program. For the next 15 weeks, Toot’n Totum gas stations will be branded with a school’s colors and logo from the district. For every gallon of fuel pumped at a school’s designated sp...
Lubbock Independent School District announced that it is partnering up with Toot'n Totum again this year for its Spirit Pumps program.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As the annual tax-free weekend gets underway, local stores are bracing for a major influx of shoppers looking to stretch their back-to-school budgets. For many families, waiting for this holiday weekend was a strategic decision to secure the best possible ...
