Lubbock man federally indicted after discovery of meth shipped by UPS
Lubbock man, Johnny Ray Acosta, Jr., 27, was indicted by a Grand Jury on Wednesday, August 12, on three separate counts of possession and attempting to distribute methamphetamine.
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KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (11/11/26)
Wednesday's highs will range from the middle 60s to the lower 70s.
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Lubbock candy buyback program collects treats for troops through Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Families with leftover Halloween candy can trade it for prize tokens and help send a sweet holiday surprise to service members through a local candy buyback program. Children can receive five prize tokens for each pound of candy they bring in, up to 10 pou...
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Garza County residents are directed to Lubbock County for vehicle registration and title services
GARZA COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Residents who need to register a vehicle or change a vehicle title must travel outside Garza County for help after the county’s tax assessor unexpectedly left. In a public notice, Garza County said the loss has made it difficult to complete services t...
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New DNA technology could help Texas investigators solve cold cases faster
A Texas Department of Public Safety pilot program recently produced its first investigative lead in just eight days using new Rapid DNA technology.
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Lubbock residents urge council to pass data center moratorium
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Residents urged the Lubbock City Council to pass a 90-day data center moratorium during the first of two public hearings on the proposal. The proposed moratorium followed a successful citizen petition organized through SAVE Lubbock this past summer. Reside...
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New Narcan dispensaries bring free overdose-reversal medication to the community
Advocate Shayla Phares has introduced Narcan dispensary boxes in Lubbock, Texas, providing free access to life-saving overdose reversal medication funded by a pharmaceutical settlement....
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Hobbs Police Department investigating fatal shooting that left a teen dead
A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old male in Hobbs, New Mexico, on November 10, 2026.
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16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Hobbs
HOBBS, N.M. (KCBD) - Hobbs Police are investigating after a 15-year-old male died of a gunshot wound on Tuesday in the 700 block of East Skelly Street. A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with his death. Hobbs police officers initially responded to a report of a sub...
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Frenship Memorial FFA earns national recognition
The first-year Frenship Memorial FFA chapter earned a prestigious three-star rating at the 99th annual National FFA Convention, alongside honorary American Degree recipient Ryan Pieniazek....
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Veteran Voices: Breaking barriers as an Air Force firefighter
In this edition of Veteran Voices, retired Air Force veteran Nancy Klemme reflects on her pioneering career as a female firefighter between 1986 and 1990 and encourages fellow veterans to utilize available VA resources....
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Domino’s to donate part of Veterans Day sales to Women’s Memorial Park
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Participating Domino’s locations will donate a percentage of Veterans Day sales, up to $1,000, to help build the Women’s Memorial Park. Women Veterans of America Chapter 53 in Lubbock made the announcement Tuesday on their Facebook page. The donation appli...
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Ballet Lubbock brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to patients at Covenant Children’s
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Patients at Covenant Children’s got a taste of Christmas magic when Ballet Lubbock performed “The Nutcracker” at the hospital. The performance gave young patients a chance to experience the holiday classic ahead of Ballet Lubbock’s upcoming production. Bal...