Lubbock man remains in custody after indictment for child abuse
Jesus Aguilar, 38, was indicted by a Lubbock Grand Jury on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.
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LPD shares safety advice ahead of the 2026 South Plains Fair
The 2026 South Plains Fair is scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 3, with the Lubbock Police Department offering safety tips for parents and children attending the event....
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Thunderstorms Continue Wednesday, Flash Flooding Possible
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for September 23, 2026. Today's High - 83° Tonight's Low - 65° Today: Tonight: 7 Day Forecast: First Freeze Sweepstakes: With temperatures beginning to drop, don't forget to put your gu...
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More than 80 teams fire up the smokers for Lubbock Chamber’s Hub City BBQ
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Hub City BBQ is back in Lubbock, rolling out a fresh format aimed at supporting a local nonprofit. Organized by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event shifted to a member-focused format. The festivities kicked off with the “Ribs and Raiders...
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Lubbock patient is among the first in Texas to receive non-invasive liver cancer treatment
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man diagnosed with liver cancer is now cancer-free thanks to an incisionless, non-invasive technology recently introduced to West Texas. Juan Cruz is the first patient in Lubbock to undergo histotripsy using the Edison System at University Medica...
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Matador family opens grocery store to fight food desert
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Rural West Texans know picking up something like an avocado for their guacamole isn’t as easy as it sounds. For a family in Matador, opening a local grocery store isn’t just about putting food on the table, but keeping their neighbors safe and their town a...
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Oura Ring 5 arrives slimmer and easier to use
This week's Technology Tuesday highlights the new Oura ring 5, which is slimmer, more accurate, and easier to use than previous models.
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City council adopts resolution regarding large-scale data centers in Lubbock, starting process for potential moratorium
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An effort to halt data centers in Lubbock, spurred by citizen petition, has culminated in compromise. As part of the ‘Save Lubbock’ group, Stephen Sanders says he’s been working with city council the last several months to see what can be done about large-...
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Lubbock mother turns tragedy into purpose through Katrina’s Legacy Foundation
LUBBOCK Texas -- Katrina Castillo was 20 years old when her life was cut short in 2018 Castillo’s body was found in a backyard in northeast Lubbock County on February 5, 2018. Xavier Garcia was arrested the next day after investigators found him with Castillo’s car. He later plea...
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WATCH LIVE: 43rd Annual Lubbock ISD Band Extravaganza tonight at 7:30 p.m.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - All of Lubbock ISD’s marching band halftime shows can be seen in one place tonight at the 43rd Lubbock ISD Band Extravaganza. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at Lowery Field at PlainsCapital Park. All four Lubbock ISD high school marching bands will perform ...
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Clovis Police arrest 2, seize 17 firearms in multi-agency operation
Two people were arrested and 17 firearms were seized following a Clovis Police Department investigation into the unlawful possession and sale of weapons....
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Two arrested after search warrant turns up cocaine, 17 firearms
CLOVIS, N.M. (KCBD) - Two people have been arrested following a firearms investigation that began in Clovis and expanded to Roosevelt County, according to the Clovis Police Department. On Sept. 16, detectives executed a search warrant for firearms at an apartment on 2100 N. Mitch...
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Meals on Wheels deliveries continue despite high gas prices
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gas prices are putting a strain on Lubbock drivers, as a gallon of regular gas costs $4.02 on average. That’s six cents more than the state average for regular gas, which is reported at $3.96, according to AAA. Meals on Wheels serves more than 1,000 people...