Lubbock High's folklórico program continues to build a legacy for its students

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the cultural traditions celebrated throughout the month continue to thrive in communities across the country.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alyssa Guevara, as published by EverythingLubbock Local · · 1 min read

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the cultural traditions celebrated throughout the month continue to thrive in communities across the country.

Local
The You Matter Fest is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 18, at the Prima Vista Event Center in Lubbock to promote mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and community resources....
EverythingLubbock Local · Oct 16, 2026

safety
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 30-year-old man wanted in connection with an investigation involving crimes against children is in custody, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Dylan West was taken into custody without incident Friday, Oct. 16, in the 500 block of 42nd Street fo...
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

Local
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Jessica Sheppard, founder and CEO of Sheppard Denim Co., is working to connect agriculture and fashion through a denim line made from locally grown cotton. Sheppard grew up in agriculture. She said she loved it but knew it was not her calling. While sittin...
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

Local
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Center for Orthopedic Surgery announced the grand opening of its new Lubbock Therapy & MRI Center in a press release. The center is located at 301 Utica Avenue will celebrate ...
EverythingLubbock Local · Oct 16, 2026

News
Littlefield junior quarterback Sammy Saenz touted the title of KLBK's Athlete of the Week a star performance against Muleshoe.
EverythingLubbock Local · Oct 16, 2026

News
Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos is once again eligible to play after a temporary injunction was granted by a Kentucky judge.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Oct 16, 2026

News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KCBD) -Texas Tech backup quarterback Thomas Castellanos is now eligible to play, according to a report listed by On3 Friday afternoon, granted by Judge Brian Edwards of the Jefferson County Circuit Court. On3’s article states: “Per the order, the NCAA cannot bar ...
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

business
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 16, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Around 9:05 a.m. on Friday, October 16, Meredith Ratke received a call that no small business owner ever wants to receive: her general manager calling to say that her cafe and bou...
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Oct 16, 2026

parks
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech’s homecoming celebration will include new security measures and parking restrictions around Urbanovsky Park this year, according to the university’s head of events. LINK: Parking & Security details for Texas Tech Homecoming Homecoming activities...
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

schools
The first and oldest building on Texas Tech University's campus was designated a Registered Texas Historic Landmark.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Oct 16, 2026

Local
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech Alumni Association has named Carey Hobbs, a 1958 alumnus and former Texas Tech University System regent, as the 2026 recipient of the Lauro F. Cavazos Award. The award recognizes Hobbs’ decades of service to and support of Texas Tech Univers...
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

safety
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is investigating a late September collision in South Lubbock that turned fatal earlier this month. On Sept. 25, Lubbock police were called to the intersection of 130th Street and Upland Avenue around 3:20 p....
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026