Former Texas Tech professor sentenced to 40 years for fentanyl trafficking
Former Texas Tech University professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced for his role in a fentanyl trafficking ring involving drug variations he created.
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Freebies at Gym Culture event Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Join us at Gym Culture for a family-friendly community event celebrating Lubbock’s locally owned businesses, fitness, wellness, and the people who make our community great! HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE: 21 vendor giveaways valued at $100+ each! A 1-mile family f...
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TTU Law School explores impact of AI, data centers
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Tech Law Review and Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner are hosting the 2026 Energy Law Symposium, titled "The Brave New World of AI and Data Centers" on Friday, Octo...
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Goodwill, Lubbock National Bank and CRC offer free financial literacy series
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas and the East Lubbock Career Resource Center (CRC) are partnering with Lubbock National Bank to offer Financial Foundations, a free three-wee...
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LPD seeking information on south Lubbock porch theft
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department's Property Crimes Unit is asking the public for information in a south Lubbock porch theft that occurred in September. The suspect, described as a white male, thin build wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, a dark green baseball cap...
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Cloudy and Dry for Most, Rumbles of Thunder Possible Late Friday Evening
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Friday morning weather update for October 23, 2026. Today's High - 77° Tonight's Low - 58° Today: A slightly cooler day is expected across the area Friday. Temperatures will range from the upper 70s to the lower 80s. W...
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KLBK Friday AM Weather Update (10/23/26)
Highs Friday will range from the middle 70s to the lower 80s.
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Texas Education Agency outlines mandatory reporting policies for educator misconduct
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Education Agency is reporting a sharp increase in reports of educator misconduct across the state. According to the TEA’s misconduct reporting dashboard , 19,766 reports of educator misconduct were made between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 20...
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Lubbock area high school football games to watch in Week 9
The regular season schedule for high school football is quickly drawing to a close, with week nine bringing several key matchups for teams across the South Plains....
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Food for Thought: Popular steakhouse with 64 violations
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Three low performers and two on top this week. O’Hana Japanese Steakhouse at 5217 82nd St. had 64 violations. Cooked shrimp, raw beef and veggies were above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees. The inspector notes, the employee who was preparing the fo...
parks
Trailer stolen from Lubbock nonprofit ahead of annual fishing event
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Los Hermanos Familia is asking for the public’s help after the nonprofit’s trailer was stolen early Wednesday morning. The trailer was taken around 3:30 a.m. from a storage facility near North Ash Avenue and Interstate 27. It was loaded with gear for Lubbo...
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Free pet adoptions Saturday at “Subaru Loves Pets”
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scoggin Dickey Subaru is having their annual pet adoption this Saturday. The car dealership has hosted this event for 13 years. We always have lots of animals for you to choose your furry friend! Fun for the whole family to enjoy and take home your new fam...
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$18,000 in fishing event equipment stolen, organization seeks public's help
A community organization in Lubbock, Texas, is asking for help after a trailer containing nearly $18,000 worth of equipment for its annual fishing event was stolen....