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A Wall Full of Love: Photographer Jacie Shackelford encourages parents to celebrate their kids
Our phones are packed with priceless memories, but when was the last time you actually looked at them? Local photographer Jacie Shackelford said some of life's best moments are being forgotten in digital storage, and she's on a mission to help families bring those memories back t...
schools
College students find opportunity in Mariachi Akumal
Balancing college coursework with outside interests can be a challenge for many students, but for the members of Mariachi Akumal, their passion for music has become more than just a hobby. It’s an opportunity to perform, grow and earn money while pursuing their degrees....
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Meth trafficker sentenced to 230 months after South Plains pursuit
Provided by U.S. 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 New Mexico man who was caught with over 300 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded Glock pistol a...
safety
Plainview police searching for suspect in Friday morning shooting
PLAINVIEW, Texas (KCBD) - Plainview police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting another man during a confrontation Friday morning. Officers were sent to Covenant Hospital in the 2600 block of Dimmitt Road at about 11 a.m. Friday after the emergency room reported a 34-y...
schools
Lubbock high school football matchups to watch in Week 7
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....
business
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...
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Rep. Ken King to hold town halls ahead of legislative session
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Republican state Rep. Ken King wants to hear from constituents in the coming weeks. King’s district stretches from Plainview west to the state line and south of Lubbock. He is hosting town halls ahead of January’s legislative session. King chairs the State...
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NASA partners with farmers on remote-sensing crop technology
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - NASA is working with local farmers to help them assess where their crops need help. NASA Acres partners with local nonprofit Tillery Sims is the director of Sandhill Area Research Association, a non-profit organization partnered with NASA Acres. “ NASA Acr...
government
Beto O’Rourke reaches out to student voters at Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Democratic Party leaders and grassroots operatives have come to Lubbock over the past couple of days to support challengers running for seats down the midterm ballot. That includes Beto O’Rourke, a former El Paso congressman who previously ran against Gov....
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Lubbock father sharing joy, love of motorcycles on TikTok
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For Nathan Whitt, the feeling of getting on his Yamaha is unlike any other “The moment you put the helmet on, it kind of feels like everything around you, all the outside noise, everything just kind of disappears,” Whitt said. “Something about the engine, ...
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Things to do in Lubbock: Bye Week edition, October 10-11
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 9, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- While it may be a bye week for the Red Raider football team, there are still plenty of fun events to attend in the Hub City this weekend. EverythingLubbock.com has rounded up a few...