Insanity defense raised in downtown Lubbock carjacking case
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KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (8/19/26)
Highs Tuesday will range from the upper 90s to the upper 100s.
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 perfect space for...
TESTING TRUST: Jury finds Allen, Cox guilty on all counts in multimillion-dollar Ferrum Capital fraud case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock businessmen left the San Antonio U.S. Courthouse in handcuffs, remanded into custody after a jury convicted them on all counts. It found Joshua Allen and Michael Cox, through Ferrum Capital, and related companies, preyed on many investors, using misdirectio...
South Plains Food Bank names Meredith Cunningham chief development officer
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - he South Plains Food Bank has named Meredith Cunningham as chief development officer. Cunningham will lead the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, community partnership and communications efforts in support of its mission to alleviate hunger and bring hope to ind...
Texas Tech unveils color schemes for 2026 season
Texas Tech unveils color schemes for 2026 season Texas Tech Red Raiders
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.
Frank Beard, drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Gimme All Your Lovin'” and “Legs,” has died. He was 77. Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with [...]
Youth crime rates down in Lubbock, Rabbi still concerned with violence
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Juvenile crime has decreased 42% from 2023 to 2025 in the Hub City, according to the Lubbock Police Department's latest annual crime report, but a Rabbi who grew up in Lubbock feels differently and is concerned that if violence among the youth in communities like Lubbock continu...
University Medical Center is located in Lubbock, Texas.
University Medical Center is located in Lubbock, Texas. The Lufkin Daily News
CASA of the South Plains hosts Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - CASA of the South Plains is asking the community to join a Dine to Donate event tonight at Texas Roadhouse to support its advocacy for children in foster care. Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of meal proceeds from the event to the organization. Diners are asked to show a f...
South Plains Food Bank appoints new Chief Development Officer
The South Plains Food Bank has named Meredith Cunningham as its new Chief Development Officer, effective August 19, 2026.
West Ranch senior spends summer at Texas Tech program
West Ranch senior spends summer at Texas Tech program Santa Clarita Valley Signal
Brooklynn Willy’s former co-defendants convicted in investment fraud case
Brooklynn Willy’s former co-defendants convicted in investment fraud case San Antonio Express-News
Progressive expands college athletics investment with Texas Tech field logo
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Progressive Insurance announced an expanded investment in college athletics through a new agreement with Texas Tech and 12 other football programs and their Learfield partners. The agreement places Progressive on-field branding at Texas Tech, Boise State, Colorado, Georgia...
Insanity defense raised in downtown Lubbock carjacking case
Insanity defense raised in downtown Lubbock carjacking case Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
UMC announces temporary access, entrance changes for Aug. 22
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - UMC Health System will conduct a crane operation Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the area surrounding the B-1 Parking Lot, Children’s Emergency Center, Radiology and Outpatient Parking Lot as part of ongoing facility improvements. During the operation, the foll...
Progressive Insurance expands investment with field logo at Galaxy Stadium
Progressive Insurance expands investment with field logo at Galaxy Stadium Texas Tech Red Raiders
Lubbock man pleads guilty to possessing nearly 2000 grams of meth
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Michael Taylor, 36, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Methamphetamine on Tuesday. According to court documents, agents with the Caprock High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area used a confidential source to purchase metham...
TTUHSC Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students
TTUHSC Recognized for Commitment to Improving Experiences and Advancing Outcomes for First-Generation College Students TTUHSC: DAILY DOSE
Two teens arrested in connection with South Plains Mall weekend robbery
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two teens are in custody following a robbery at the South Plains Mall over the weekend. According to the Lubbock Police Department , 18-year-old Iziah Carson and 19-year-old Kameron Collins were both arrested Tuesday afternoon. Carson was taken into custody in the 2900 blo...
Two Lubbock businessmen convicted in San Antonio Ferrum Capital fraud case
Lubbock businessmen Joshua L. Allen and Mike L. Cox were found guilty of federal money laundering and securities fraud charges in a San Antonio court related to an investment fraud scheme.
Liverpool Legends will perform at Buddy Holly Hall
The Beatles cover band Liverpool Legends is scheduled to perform at the Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock on November 13, 2026.
Two teens arrested for South Plains Mall aggravated robbery
Two Lubbock teenagers were arrested for their involvement in an aggravated robbery at the South Plains Mall.
Cornyn: Lubbock to receive more than $200K for law enforcement equipment
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $219,215 in federal grant funding to the City of Lubbock to enhance public safety and equip law enforcement with updated technology. The funding will pay for a forensic 3D laser scanner to...
Cornyn announces federal funding boost for Lubbock law enforcement
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $219,215 in federal grant funding to the City of Lubbock to enhance public safety and modernize law enforcement technology.
Lubbock West Texas women in technology event reaches capacity
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock announced that registration for the upcoming inaugural West Texas Women in Technology luncheon is at capacity. This is hopefully the first of many of these offerings, so please ...
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza targeting return to Lubbock with new Family Entertainment Center
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A nostalgic Lubbock restaurant is planning a major comeback. Mr. Gatti’s Pizza is targeting Lubbock as a potential spot for one of its new Family Entertainment Center locations. The move marks a strategic return to the community where Mr. Gatti’s has deep roots and decades...
Noon Notebook: Feed Seniors Now
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from Lubbock Meals on Wheels) During September, Comfort Keepers and Lubbock Meals on Wheels join efforts to collect food and funds for the Weekend Meal Bag Program for Meals on Wheels recipients. Meals on Wheels delivers 1,100+ meals each day, and 900 of thos...
Wallace Theater Announces Second Season: The 2026-2027 season "Stories by Starlight"
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 18, 2026. LEVELLAND, Texas -- The Wallace Theater announced its second season shows, a robust lineup of music, theater, and storytelling experiences themed "Stories by Starlight." The theater said the 2026-2027 season is set ...
Texas Tech Using AI To Eliminate Courses Conservatives Disagree With [Op-Ed]
Texas Tech Using AI To Eliminate Courses Conservatives Disagree With [Op-Ed] NewsOne
Triple Digit Heat Continues Tuesday, Isolated Rain Chances for Wednesday
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for August 18, 2026. Today's High - 101° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower 100s on the Caprock, to the middle 100s off the Caprock. Winds will be from the southwest at abou...
Lubbock Animal Services hosts Clear the Shelter event Aug. 22
Lubbock Animal Services is scheduled to host a free Clear the Shelter pet adoption event on August 22.
Turning Point USA challenging books at Lubbock ISD libraries
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Turning Point USA of Lubbock says some books on Lubbock ISD library shelves are harmful and illegal under Texas law. The group, along with Citizens for Education Reform and Behind the Shelves, continued the discussion at a media conference Monday night at the Willows Event...
Spirit Halloween stores in Lubbock: 2026 locations
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Although we have some time until Halloween, many people enjoy planning early and have already started costume shopping. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of Spirit Halloween store locations in Lu...
Registration hits capacity for inaugural West Texas Women in Technology Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Registration has reached full capacity for the City of Lubbock’s inaugural West Texas Women in Technology Luncheon, city officials announced. The event, hosted by City of Lubbock Chief Information Officer Jennifer Frescaz, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. t...
Hope for Minds hosts 7th Annual Color Run/Walk/Roll in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock tradition continues under a new name as Hope for Minds — formerly known as Team Luke Hope for Minds — invites the community to its 7th Annual Color Run/Walk/Roll. The family-friendly and fully accessible event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. at Lubb...
Corner Kitchen: Asian Pasta Salad
LUBBOCK, Texas (KJTV) - From United: Ingredients · 1 lb farfalle (bowtie) pasta · 1/4 cup avocado oil · 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce · 1/4 cup sesame oil · 1/4 cup honey · 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar · 2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, thinly sliced · 1 cup diced green onion · 2-3 cups co...
Texas Tech Claims No. 12 Spot In New College Football Poll
Texas Tech Claims No. 12 Spot In New College Football Poll FMX 94.5
Lubbock-Cooper ISD signs off on increased tax rate triggering November election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It’s now up to voters in the Lubbock-Cooper school district to approve a new tax rate. The Lubbock-Cooper ISD board approved a new property tax rate of a little less than $1.20 per $100 valuation for homes in the district. The rate is more than the voter approval rate set ...
Mr. Gatti's targets Lubbock for potential comeback after 2021 closure
Mr. Gatti's Pizza is targeting Lubbock, Texas, as a potential location for a new Family Entertainment Center following its closure in 2021.