Judge denies release request for Lubbock businessmen convicted of fraud
Former Lubbock businessmen Michael L. Cox and Joshua L. Allen had their request to be released from detention denied by a federal judge on Monday.
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Judge denies release for Ferrum Capital executives after Ponzi scheme conviction
SAN ANTONIO, TX (KCBD) - A judge has ordered the two men behind Ferrum Capital to stay in jail until they are taken to federal prison. FULL COVERAGE: KCBD Investigates Testing Trust Joshua Allen and Michael Cox requested the court let them out on bond and self-surrender after the...
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Post Rotary Club dedicates Centennial Clock
POST, Texas (KCBD) - The Post Rotary Club dedicated its Centennial Clock at 3 p.m. Monday in downtown Post. The date marks 101 years to the day since the Post Rotary Club was established in 1925. Clock located in downtown median The clock is located in the center median of downto...
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Abbott announces applications open for $31 million in veterans’ assistance grants
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Gov. Greg Abbott announced that applications are open for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants, administered by the Texas Veterans Commission. Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to ...
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Lubbock man charged with assaulting 7-month pregnant woman
Tyler Garcia, 24, was arrested and charged with assault of a pregnant person following a domestic disturbance in Lubbock, Texas.
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Lubbock County Clerk launches property fraud alert service
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Clerk’s office is announcing a new service for the public through Tyler Technologies called Fraud Notify for property records in Lubbock County. Property fraud is a growing white-collar crime where thieves record documents against a prop...
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Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation seeks artists for Public Piano Project
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation is inviting Lubbock-based artists to submit original design concepts for a Public Piano Project celebrating the people, music, landscapes and cultural spirit of Lubbock and the South Plains. Selected artists will transf...
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First United Bank wins statewide Best of Community Banking award
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the largest state community banking association in the nation, recently honored First United Bank with a Best of Community Banking Award. The bank received a Silver Eagle Award in the Community Service category...
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Post ISD band director arrested on child pornography possession charge
POST, Texas (KCBD) - A South Plains area band director was arrested Friday on a charge of possession of child pornography. Post ISD contacted the Garza County Sheriff’s Office with details alleging band director Bruce Bailey Jr. inappropriately touched a juvenile at a Post footba...
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Details revealed in arrest of Post Band Director; FBI, state rangers investigate
Post Band Director Bruce Bailey Jr. was arrested and charged with possession or promotion of child pornography following allegations of inappropriate contact with a juvenile student....
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Western Bank wins statewide Best of Community Banking award
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the largest state community banking association in the nation, recently honored Western Bank in Lubbock with a Best of Community Banking Award. The bank received a Silver Eagle Award in the Marketing category f...
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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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Oct. 5 voter registration deadline
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 5, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- The deadline to register for the Nov. 3, 2026, election is Monday, Oct. 5. Election officials recommend submitting applications early, particularly when registering by mail. VoteTex...