A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state’s lockups, which the prison agency said could cost $1.5 billion, by the end of 2029. The ruling, released Tuesday, is a win for inmate advocates and their attorneys, who had asked the court to force the Texas Department of Crimin...
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LUBBOCK, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - On Monday, November 9, Lone Star Dirt & Paving, Ltd. will begin pavement repairs on 34th Street, from Alcove Avenue to Inler Avenue. This construction will cause traffic flow changes. Appropriate signage and barricades will be in place around the work...
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LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Friday morning weather update for November 6, 2026. Today's High - 62° Tonight's Low - 41° Today: A slightly warmer day is expected across the area Friday. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 60s. Winds wi...
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Highs Friday will range from the upper 50s to the middle 60s.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -When an emergency happens in a rural community, getting to the nearest hospital isn’t always easy. For some, the closest emergency room can be hours away, making every minute critical. But a project through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is he...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission has voted against recommending a zoning change that would allow an asphalt plant to move in across the street from an East Lubbock neighborhood. We spoke with some residents who are celebrating the decision. What t...
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As new industries develop, businesses expand and Lubbock is visited more often, economic leaders say the Hub City is becoming an increasingly important part of the state and nations economy....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech is planning the Red Steagall Institute to honor the country music artist and cowboy poet, and organizers are seeking donations to break ground next summer. Jim Bret Campbell, executive director of the Ranching Her...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As Texas welcomes a new democratic lieutenant governor and a democratic House of Representatives, the future of hemp and consumable THC products in Texas remains uncertain. Lieutenant Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin joined hemp business owners outside the Tra...
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Former Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was nominated by the Miami Dolphins for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One low performer and five on top this week. Beijing House Restaurant at 3605 50th had 49 violations. Priority Violations Multiple food items were above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees including multiple meets and veggies: Cooked chicken, Raw shrim...
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UMC Health System announced Thursday that it has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine organization.
