Culture Fest 2026 arrives at Texas Tech on Oct. 10
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....
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‘The Blitz’ Top Plays of the Week: Oct. 1-3
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 Blitz’ 2026 Week 6 highlights and scores
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.
Free skin cancer screenings offered Saturday as The Sun Bus visits Lubbock
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...
Texas Tech MILE program takes students into the field for hands-on agriculture training
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...
Dunbar teacher uses Folklórico to help students connect with their culture
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 High School placed under lockdown Thursday, no threat reported
Plainview Independent School District announced on social media that Plainview High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday afternoon.
College drinking declines as vaping remains an issue
While binge drinking among college students decreased to approximately 20% by 2025, addiction specialists expressed concern over the rising prevalence of nicotine vaping. Select...
Texas Tech Hispanic Student Society providing inclusive environment for Red Raiders
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 awarded $498k federal grant to expand mental health support
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....
TTU's School of Music hosting International Music Month, celebrating culture from around the world
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....
Wayland’s Plainview undergraduate enrollment rises 12.1% for fall 2026
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, SPC and TTU launches P-TECH Program at Coronado High School
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 Blitz’ Top Plays of the Week: Sept. 24-26
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....
‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 5 highlights and scores
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....
Frenship ISD 'Hope Squad' helps educate staff, students on suicide prevention
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....
WBU teams place top 100 globally in business simulation
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...
Open Door to host open house October 6
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 ...
Raider Red's Food Pantry seeing higher demands this semester
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....
Free women’s health day, free health screenings Oct. 3
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 sees unprecedented growth as enrollment soars to new heights
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....
WATCH LIVE: 43rd Annual Lubbock ISD Band Extravaganza tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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 ...
Texas Tech professor develops motion-based musical instrument for people with disabilities
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...
Western Texas College to Host 2026 College Fair September 24
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...
‘The Blitz’ Top Plays of the Week: Sept. 17-19
Week four of high school football brought several notable non-district games. KLBK's 'The Blitz' chose the top five plays from these matchups.
Texas Tech's new loyalty program changes how students get into football games
This season, Texas Tech is trying a new way to get more students into athletic events.
Ribbons and School Spirit: New craft mum warehouse opens in Lubbock
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 ISD, city host second annual Tricycle Derby
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 ...
TTUHSC School of Nursing celebrates 45 years, looks to the future
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 ...
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....
Texas Tech grad student share research and findings at Global Sorghum Conference
Texas Tech graduate student Pallavi presented her research on developing a novel genetic transformation tool for sorghum at the Global Sorghum Conference....
‘The Blitz’ Top Plays of the Week: Sept. 10-12
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....
Texas Tech opening remote telescope access to campus community
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...
‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 3 highlights and scores
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....
Texas Tech professors reflect on how they teach 9/11 to students
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...
25 years after 9/11: Rep. Arrington recalls attack from White House
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...
Texas Tech orchestra honors 9/11 with concert on anniversary
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...
South Plains College enrollment climbs in Fall 2026
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...
Frenship to honor 9/11, part of nationwide ceremonies
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...
South Plains Food Bank, CIS, H-E-B partner to fill campus food pantries
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....
Noon Notebook: Walk with a Doc
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...
South Plains Food Bank expands meals to more than 75 schools
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...
Former Muleshoe teacher facing federal charges, accused of enticement of a minor
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...
9/11 Memorial events planned in Lynn, Curry County
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 ISD takes precautions after threat to Scurry County schools
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...
Community Health Center of Lubbock holds 34th annual needs assessment
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...
What high school athletic programs can do to prevent head injuries
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...
Former Muleshoe teacher indicted on federal charges of Enticement of a Minor
Allegra Fey Mora, a former faculty member of Muleshoe ISD, has been federally indicted on one count of Enticement of a Minor.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert to pay tribute to 25th anniversary of 9/11
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....
TTU School of Law Energy Law Lecture Series returning for fall semester
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....
Big 12 withdraws federal lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby eligibility
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 Blitz’ Top Plays of the Week: Sept. 3-5
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....
‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 2 highlights and scores
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....
Texas Tech students showcase Spain camp for kids who battled cancer
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...
Josh Abbott, Texas Tech students excited ahead of football season opener
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...
Plainview ISD warns of cat in the hat social media trend
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....
Data center company promises to replace Turkey’s aging water tower
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...
Texas Tech dealing with major parking problems following record enrollment
Several Texas Tech students said finding a parking spot on campus has become a daily challenge as record enrollment increases demand in certain areas.
Applications open for Lubbock ISD 2026-2027 Community Leadership Academy
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 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....
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....
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....
Free health screenings at UMC's fall prevention event on Sept. 12
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 ...
Western Texas College to host 2026 College Fair Sept. 24
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...
'The Blitz' Top Plays of the Week: Aug. 27-29
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....
‘The Blitz’ Week 1 highlights and scores
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.
Local NAACP to hold data center panel to address concerns
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...
Wayland prayer garden groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 9
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...
Mental Health Resources: Where Lubbock students, families can find help
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...
Wellman-Union CISD celebrates ‘A’ ranking from Texas Education Agency
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...
Wayland launches bike share program to support students
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...
Covenant Every Moment Matters: Academic support
Academic Support Liaison Kaitlyn Bigham helps children maintain their education through personalized tutoring and creative activities during their stays at Covenant Children's....
Some schools being 'begged' to move football games to Thursday due to ref shortage
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....
Estacado High freshmen write letters to their future selves
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...
Birth Certificates for Back to School Registration - City of Lubbock Offers Online Ordering System
Obtaining your child's birth certificate for back to school registration has never been easier.
Texas Tech marching band adjusts practices amid extreme heat
Texas Tech directors are adjusting marching band rehearsal schedules and implementing safety measures to protect students from extreme summer heat.
Texas Tech alum appointed judge by Gov. Abbott
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 Christian University marks 70 years of enrollment
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...
Texas Tech enrollment tops 45,000 students for first time
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 ...
Texas Tech hits record enrollment of over 45,000 students
Enrollment at Texas Tech reached a historic 45,812 students this fall, driven by a 39% increase in first-time college enrollments since 2024.
Lubbock ISD kicks off football season with Hub City Classic
Students made their way back to school just over a week ago, and now football is ready to make its return at Lubbock ISD.
Red Raider nursing runs in family; Daughter follows parents’ path to TTUHSC
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...
How college students can maintain good mental health during school year
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 ...
Texas Tech says it's up to faculty to decide AI usage in classroom
A recent Gallup poll shows 88% of college students use artificial intelligence to help complete coursework.
TTU College of Education prepares teachers to tackle statewide shortage
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....
TTUHSC prof retires after nearly 50 years of accomplishments
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...
Texas Tech professor pushes ‘reset button on life,’ after former student’s husband donates kidney
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...
United Supermarkets, Mrs Baird’s launch 16th annual Teachers on the Rise program
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...
United Family Pharmacies offers free flu shots and grocery coupons for back-to-school season
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 ISD continues free meal program for 2026-27
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 ...
United Family pharmacies offering free flu shots for back-to-school
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 ISD continues free meals for all enrolled students for 2026-2027 school year
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...
A behind-the-scenes look at Lubbock ISD-TV, the classes students take to prepare for the future
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 ...
Frenship High School renovations continue as students return Wednesday
Students returning to Frenship High School on Wednesday will see a newly renovated section of the campus.
Texas Tech Athletics to Launch ‘Red Raider Loyalty’ Ticket Reservation System
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 host 16th annual Teachers on Rise program
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....
Talking Points -- August 16, 2026
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....
TEA releases 2025/2026 Accountability Reports for Lubbock-area schools
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 prepares for school as data center construction increases traffic, wrecks, law enforcement
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...
Lubbock's Foster Grandparent Program seeking volunteers
The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for more volunteers as the new school year gets underway in Lubbock.
Buddy Holly Hall hosts final summer cinema screening
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 native, BYU student Jake Ward, set to compete in national Guitar Center Drum-Off finals
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...
Lubbock ISD students return to classrooms for first day of school
The first day of school is officially in the books, as the school year got underway for thousands of Lubbock ISD students.
Lubbock ISD hits record high school ‘A’ ratings in state accountability climb
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 ...
Hot First Day of School with Isolated Thunderstorms Late Wednesday Evening
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...
Share your 2026 back-to-school photos
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...
Lubbock ISD highlights fine arts opportunities ahead of new school year
As students prepare to return to class, Lubbock ISD is highlighting the role fine arts programs play across the district.
A year after statewide phone ban in schools, LISD shares their results
Lubbock ISD officials report increased social interaction and academic progress following the implementation of a statewide school phone ban.
Student savings: The ultimate guide to Lubbock's student discounts
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 ISD partners with Toot’n Totum for Spirit Pumps fundraiser
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 ISD announces Spirit Pumps fundraiser partnership for back to school
Lubbock Independent School District announced that it is partnering up with Toot'n Totum again this year for its Spirit Pumps program.
Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess
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Squeezing Every Dollar: Families counting on Tax-Free Weekend to beat the rising cost of Back-To-School
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 ...
Lubbock ISD welcomes new Director of Instructional Technology
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As Lubbock ISD gets ready to welcome in new students and a new year of learning, it is also welcoming in a new position that will play a critical role in technology and learning. Cary Fulgham is Lubbock ISD’s new Director of Instructional Technology, a rol...
Library events, week of August 9
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 7, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- As summer comes to an end and the first day of school approaches, take advantage of the fun events your local library has to offer this week. Spider-Man Day at Patterson Branch Libr...
Lubbock Students Explore Future Careers at TTUHSC’s ‘Next Stop Nursing’ Camp
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Middle and high school students from more than 15 local schools gathered at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) today, Friday, August 7, to explore the healthcare field at the School of Nursing’s camp. The event, which ran throughout ...
Celebrate a local educator with H-E-B's education awards
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 7, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Ed...
Lubbock ISD honors 4 officers for exceptional service
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 7, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Four Lubbock ISD officers are being highlighted and recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to the district for the 2025-26 school year. According to a press release...
SPC celebrates opening of newly renovated aquatic center
South Plains College celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Aquatic Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the Levelland campus on Friday morning....
Lubbock families needed for foreign exchange students
LUBBOCK, Texas -- As another school year approaches, several international high school students are still hoping to find a host family in the Lubbock area before classes begin. For international students coming to the United States, it is more than an opportunity to attend school...
State lawmaker to propose bill after TTUHSC El Paso student death
Texas State Representative Cody Vasut is working with the parents of deceased medical student Vaibhav Duggal to draft legislation requiring universities to provide advocates for students undergoing disciplinary proceedings....
Lubbock-Cooper ISD rolling out 'The Standard' for students this school year.
Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District is implementing 'The Standard,' a new initiative requiring students from Pre-K through high school to master eighteen core values alongside a volunteer mentorship program....
Lubbock-Cooper ISD partnering with Tech's K-12 program for online enrollment
Lubbock-Cooper ISD is partnering with Texas Tech's K-12 program to offer qualifying students virtual enrollment through August 25.
Free school supplies and more: Back-to-School Events around Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock-area organizations, churches and local businesses are hosting free back-to-school events giving families multiple opportunities across the city to get ready for the upcoming school year. Saturday, August 1 Citywide Back-2-School Bash 10:00 a.m. - 2...
SpaceX drops first look of Terafab facility
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - SpaceX has released a video showing what the massive Terafab project just approved in Grimes County could look like. In a post on X Thursday morning , a video shows what the massive building and campus could look like in the area near Gibbons Creek. ...
Building community and literacy: Map of Lubbock's Little Free Libraries
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 6, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- If you've been on a walk around your neighborhood, driven past a middle or elementary school or spent time at a city park, chances are you've come across a Little Free Library. Whil...
Hope for Minds Color Run returns to Lubbock to support families affected by childhood brain injuries
LUBBOCK, Texas — The nonprofit Hope for Minds is inviting the community to take part in its annual Color Run later this month, raising money to support families caring for children with brain injuries. The event will begin at 9 am on August 22nd at Lubbock-Cooper High School. Par...
Lubbock Cooper elementary program helps students thrive in two languages
LUBBOCK, Texas — It's no secret that Texas has a very present Latino population, and with that population comes the various cultures and languages that each person brings to a Texas community. And for Lubbock in 2024, the U.S. Census shows just that. With a population total of 30...
South Plains Mall launches School Cents loyalty program
South Plains Mall has launched its School Cents loyalty program, which allows customers to support ten local Lubbock schools by uploading receipts between August 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027....
Red Cross shares school safety tips for Lubbock families
The American Red Cross Panhandle Plains Chapter is providing safety tips for students and families as schools prepare to reopen across the South Plains....
American Red Cross shares back-to-school safety tips for West Texas families
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As students across West Texas head back to the classroom, the American Red Cross Panhandle Plains Chapter is encouraging families and community members to help create a safer back-to-school season. Everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe, from...
Abernathy community rallies around fifth grader after mom’s kidney cancer diagnosis
Parents, teachers and other community members in Abernathy donated more than $1,000 to help a fifth-grade student get ready for school while his mom battles kidney cancer....
SPC Law Enforcement graduate follows path of father killed in line of duty
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Logan Bartlett graduated from South Plains College’s Law Enforcement Academy in 2026, following an educational path nearly identical to that of his late father, Sgt. Joshua Bartlett, who was killed in the line of duty in 2021. “My dad was my hero,” Logan s...
Lubbock counselor holds seminar, encourages youth suicide prevention
According to the most recent CDC data, 4 out of 10 high school students experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, 20% have considered attempting suicide and 9% have attempted suicide....
Lubbock business gives away free school supplies, Aug 1
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Max Home Furnishings is hosting a Back to School event on Saturday, August 1, to help prepare students for the new school year! From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., guests can receive free school supplies and grab a bite to eat from a variety of food vendors that will be on ...
How Texas Tech's College of Education is handling the teacher shortage
The ongoing teacher shortage isn't due to a lack of people who want to teach, but rather the lack of preparation for future educators.
TTUHSC School of Medicine class receives white coat
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine's Class of 2030 have received their first white coat and pledged commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 31....
City of Lubbock Back-2-School Bash happening Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane). This free, family-frie...
Back To School: Why teachers need supplies before the school year
Across various campuses, many students and teachers are getting prepped for the incoming school year. Within the preparation are the various items asked to have ahead of the first day of class....
Ribbon cut on new mural honoring late Lubbock musician
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A mural honoring late Lubbock musician Mike Pritchard now stands at the Betty M. Condra School for Dyslexia Success, where a music department also bears his name. Artist Elyse Arnold painted the mural after she was approached by the school. She said she wa...
SPC instructor joins Percussive Arts Society committee
LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College’s director of percussion in commercial music, Phillip Smith, has been elected to the prestigious Percussive Arts Society (PAS) Drum Set Committee. The global committee of percussion experts addresses drum set education and performanc...
New mural honors late Mike Pritchard at Betty M. Condra School for Dyslexia Success
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A new mural at the Betty M. Condra School for Dyslexia Success honors the late Mike Pritchard. Local artist Elyse Arnold donated and painted the mural. The school will host a ribbon cutting Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to showcase the work. The Pritchard family ...
Backpacks & Flapjacks: Free school supplies and pancakes for Lubbock kids
The non-profit RealDealCares and IHOP store #1330 will host a free 'Backpacks & Flapjacks' event on August 3, 2026, to provide Lubbock students with school supplies and meals....
Lubbock Dream Center collecting household necessities for students heading back to school
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Dream Center is collecting personal and household necessities through the end of July to help send students back to school prepared. The center said it wants to focus on basic necessities, noting that many other organizations are already workin...
TTU graduate student develops 'hired hand' to connect agriculture's workforce
Finding a job in agriculture often depends on who you know, but Victor Standke wants to change that.
Lubbock Cooper grad competes in Mike Tyson Invitational, wins by unanimous decision
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A recent Lubbock Cooper High School graduate competed in the second edition of the Mike Tyson Invitational last weekend in Las Vegas, winning his fight by unanimous decision. Edgar Herrera Jr., 19, was handpicked by Mike Tyson to take part in the event, wh...
TTUHSC highlights need for rural health care following $5.5M state investment
For the medical workforce, the hands-on experience needed in order to advance in the career path is just one of the things its students must consider when entering school....
Art display welcomes Japanese Jr Ambassadors to Lubbock
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Friday, July 31, the City of Lubbock will debut a new art display as a welcome to Japanese exchange students from its sister city, Musashino, Japan. The art display will be on a wall...
Energy Vault begins building AI infrastructure campus in Snyder
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Energy Vault Inc. says it has started construction on an artificial intelligence infrastructure campus in Snyder for Crusoe Cloud, with an initial buildout expected to deliver 8 megawatts of modular data center capacity and a target commercial operation dat...
Lubbock Vital Statistics Office offers online birth certificate ordering ahead of school registration
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Vital Statistics Office is offering a new way for parents to make school registration a little easier. The office if offering online ordering for birth certificates, an option that may help families preparing for the upcoming academic y...
USDA summer feeding program comes to YWCA of Lubbock, offering free meals to kids and teens
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program is now available at the YWCA of Lubbock, providing free meals to children and teens in the area. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children and teens 18 and under are eligible, as are...
Kodiak Self Storage to host back-to-school supply giveaway at grand opening
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Kodiak Self Storage is hosting a back-to-school supply giveaway Friday in conjunction with its grand opening celebration. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. near 35th St. and Ave. Q. A ribbon cutting with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is also schedule...
Birth certificates now online for easier school registration
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Parents and Guardians who need to obtain their child's birth certificate for back-to-school registration can now go online. The City of Lubbock Vital Statistics Office now offers a w...
Citywide Back-2-School Bash Returns Saturday, August 1
The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane)....
American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT fight back against academic censorship - AFT
American Association of University Professors and Texas AAUP-AFT fight back against academic censorship AFT - American Federation of Teachers