KLBK Thursday AM Weather Update (11/5/26)

Thursday's highs will vary and range from the mid-50s to the low 70s.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Whited, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · · 1 min read

Thursday's highs will vary and range from the mid-50s to the low 70s.

government
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock residents can now petition the city to pave their alleys if a two-thirds majority of homeowners on the block agree and funding is secured upfront. The Lubbock City Council approved an amended ordinance on the process following consideration of a si...
KCBD News · Nov 5, 2026

government
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Elections Administrator Troy Havard says Lubbock County election results were delayed by a machine malfunction at one early voting location, required ballot rescans and a shortage of poll workers on Tuesday. Forty percent of registered voters in Lubbock Co...
KCBD News · Nov 5, 2026

safety
A Lubbock family is asking for community support as a 23-year-old mother continues recovering from serious injuries following a crash last month.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Nov 5, 2026

government
Democrat James Talarico narrowed the Republican margin in Lubbock County during Tuesday's elections, signaling a potential shift in voter dynamics despite Ken Paxton winning the local race....
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Nov 5, 2026

government
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa won their races in the midterm elections Tuesday, marking a significant change in Texas politics. Even members of the Democratic Party were surprised when Tuesday’s midterm election results came in. Gracie Gomez, the Lubboc...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026

government
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas’ 19th Congressional District has a new representative. Republican Tom Sell earned 69.5% of the vote, beating Democratic challenger Kyle Rable. Now, Sell says it’s time to get to work. He has big ambitions for his time on Capitol Hill, including seeki...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026

Local
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A local nonprofit dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities received a major financial boost Wednesday morning. Lubbock Auto Auction presented an $8,200 check to “A Place to Call Home” at the auction facility near Zeni...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026

safety
One driver sustained serious injuries after being ejected and another suffered minor injuries in a crash near FM 2378 and Hwy 114 in Lubbock.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Nov 4, 2026

safety
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - All westbound lanes of 114th Street are currently shut down at Slide Road following a multi-car crash late Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection shortly after 4:45 p.m. Officials confirmed that multiple people suffer...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026

Local
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gina Hinojosa is scheduled to take office as Texas’ next governor in January. In the next few weeks that follow, the terms will expire of 11 regents with voting power at public university systems across the state. The governor appoints regents, who then mu...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026
safety
SEMINOLE, Texas (KCBD) - A Gaines County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a driver after a traffic stop in Seminole on Tuesday. The deputy stopped the vehicle in the 400 block of SE 2nd Street. The sheriff’s office said the driver, identified as Katherine Gibson, was found to be ...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrats flip Texas House amid generational wave By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune November 3, 2026 Democrats seized control of the Texas House in Tuesday’s midterms for the first time in more than two decades, capping a night in which voters ousted Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov...
KCBD News · Nov 4, 2026