HOUSTON, TX (KCBD) - Dr. Katherine Wells, DrPH, MPH, director of the Lubbock Health Department, was recognized in Houston Thursday for her leadership in handling last year’s West Texas measles outbreak. Wells was applauded for coordinating the region’s response to what officials called an unprece...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish released a statement on Thursday saying concerns about the overpayments to Mark Meurer and the dispute over the Precinct 2 seat have now been resolved. “This withdrawal resolves the questions before the appeals court. Al...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech researchers are studying whether a daily snack of pecans could benefit brain health. Pecans are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Dr. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., professor of pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, is leading the study....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has received a $24.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. It is the largest grant from the NIH in the university system’s history. The grant funds a five-year effort to move health care from...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Children’s Miracle Network has raised a record $2,050,074 for UMC Children’s Hospital this year. The total came after a year of fundraising and a day full of donations during the 43rd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast. Dr. Brian Payne...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Ramen, pizza and tacos on the low performer list this week, with one top performer inside United Supermarket. Yanagi Ramen at 11430 Quaker Ave. had 15 violations. Soup was being held in large pots that were not cooling quick enough. This can cause bacteria...
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Retired judge Charlie Baird and attorney Kevin Glasheen reflect on the legacy of Tim Cole, an Army veteran whose wrongful conviction was overturned four decades ago....
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Lubbock County Commissioners approved a new budget and tax rate on Monday, September 14, keeping the no-new-revenue tax rate in place for a third straight year....
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Brisai Rejino is the proud owner of Wild Honey Hats. This Lubbock small business is a custom hat bar that started in the kitchen of her home as a way to make money for her family....
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Since May 2025, Joelle and Andre Rosales have operated Cool Kids Cafecito in Lubbock, Texas, offering beverages inspired by Hispanic culture and aiming to create a welcoming community space....
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With less than 60 days left before the midterm elections, campaigns are buying up air time with ads. There have been at least 164 ads paid for by campaigns that are "totally fake."...
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Texas Tech has finalized its schedule for both men's and women's basketball following the announcement of the conference matchups within the Big 12.
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Provided by TxDOT WOLFFORTH, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, access to FM 179 from 12th Street will be temporarily closed. The closure will allow crews to continue to make road improvements to FM 179 and is expected to be in place two weeks. 12th Street traffic wi...
