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Lubbock Area United Way to host annual United We Read event
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Area United Way will host its ninth annual United We Read campaign on Thursday, Oct. 15. More than 400 volunteers will read to more 3,700 students across the South Plains, celebrating literacy and the power of community. This includes Lubbock ISD, ...
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Heavy Rainfall Continues Wednesday, Severe Weather Possible This Evening
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for October 14, 2026. Today's High - 79° Tonight's Low - 63° Today: Tonight: 7 Day Forecast: First Freeze Sweepstakes: With temperatures beginning to drop, don't forget to put your gues...
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KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (10/14/26)
Highs Wednesday will vary and range from the middle 70s to the upper 80s.
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Wolfforth is collecting public input through an online survey before the October 31 deadline
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -City leaders are working with a collaborative team made up of nationally recognized design leadership and local expertise to plan a new downtown district. The team will focus on urban and landscape design, architecture, engineering and community engagement....
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Google Book laptop makes waves with Gemini intelligence
Google has introduced a new laptop called the Google Book, which is specifically designed for Gemini Intelligence. This device offers a fresh alternative to existing MacBook, Windows, and Chromebook options. Android users may find the new hardware particularly appealing as it int...
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Lubbock ISD considers school changes as district reviews enrollment costs
LUBBOCK Texas -- Lubbock ISD is reviewing how it operates its schools as declining enrollment, rising costs and limited funding put pressure on the district’s budget. The district’s school optimization plan evaluates campuses based on enrollment, building utilization and the cost...
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Quinceañera traditions carry deeper meaning beyond dress and dances
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A quinceañera is known for the dress, the court of honor and the dances. Many of the details carry a deeper meaning. Madison Prieto recently celebrated her 15th birthday with a quinceañera. “I have my quince. I’m finally turning 15. It’s a huge milestone i...
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Man accused of killing woman in Big Spring, leading chase to Lamesa
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A man is in custody, accused of killing a woman in Big Spring and then leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase that ended on the South Plains. Zyon Gonzalez, 49, is being held in the Howard County Detention Center on a $2 million bond. Domesti...
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New Food Complex will be built on Texas Tech campus after receiving $28.9 million grant
Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources received a $28.9 million grant from the USDA to construct a new flagship building featuring advanced laboratories and classrooms, with construction scheduled to begin in early 2027....
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Food bank demand is up, upcoming holidays bring no relief
LUBBOCK, Texas — According to the most recent USDA data, almost 100,000 people in the South Plains don't know where their next meal will come from. With grocery prices up nationally and gas prices up 57% from last year in Lubbock, the cost of living is putting more pressure on co...
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Mister Carwash donates $6K to Lubbock ISD ahead of town hall
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD received a $6,000 donation Tuesday evening ahead of its scheduled town hall. Mister Carwash team members presented the check to the district at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center near 34th Street and Avenue Q. The money was raised thro...