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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An outdoor court at Aztlan Park in North Lubbock is covered in tire tracks after someone recently drove on it. Karen Penkert, assistant director of Parks and Recreation, said one of her employees told her on Friday that someone drove on the basketball court at the park nea...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A petition aiming to pause data center development in Lubbock will now go before city council. The effort was guided by Stephen Sanders, founder of Citizens of Lubbock Against Data Centers. He said enough signatures have been validated by the city secretary. About 3,000 pe...
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office said that 29-year-old Simon Garcia, the driver in an August 14 pursuit that ended in a crash, has been arrested.
Lubbock ISD issued a statement addressing concerns over library materials and announced a board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to discuss the issue.
After being filed with the city secretary on August 3, the data center petition backed by Save Lubbock was validated and will head to the Lubbock City Council.
Texas Tech Receives Intriguing Ranking in Preseason AP Top-25 Sports Illustrated
Officially Returning/Signed: Donovan Atwell Texas Tech Red Raiders
Lubbock is projected to reach a population of half a million due to ongoing infrastructure investment, job availability, and expansion into suburban and outlying areas.
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday night weather update for August 17, 2026. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 72°. Winds: SSE→SW 8-12 MPH.Tomorrow: Mostly clear. High of 101°. Winds: SSW 12-18 MPH. TONIGHT: Mostly clear sky conditions are expected to remain aro...
Most of Lubbock County is considered in a moderate drought, which puts a strain on groundwater resources and Texas Tech is researching how farms can get the most out of every drop of water.
A Lubbock crash survivor is recovering from a broken femur after a deadly wreck that killed his passenger.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United Supermarkets Aren...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lisa Pederson is the acquisition and supply manager for the Lubbock Police Department, supplying anything an officer may need. She ensures everyone that wears the badge is prepared for any event. “Anything that really outfits an officer we have the supply in the event that...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham will join local officials next month for the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Outdoor burning is restricted across a majority of the South Plains and all of the Panhandle due to persistent hot and dry conditions. Lubbock, Hockley, Dickens, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry counties are not under burn restrictions. Refer to the map to see if your cou...
NEW DEAL, Texas (KCBD) - New Deal Fire and EMS crews are conducting a wildland fire training tonight. The training will start around 6:30 p.m. at the fire station near North Broadway and Macalester Avenue. Residents who notice smoke, flames or the smell of something burning near the station are a...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Crews are responding to a crash on West and South Loop 289. It has southbound/eastbound traffic backed up from Slide Road to the Marsha Sharp Freeway. This report is just after 6 p.m. Lubbock Police report no serious injuries.
LYNN COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A 17-year-old from O’Donnell died after a wrong-way crash in Lynn County on Saturday night. Just before 10 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 380 and CR HH. Crash investigators say a Nissan Rogue driving on the wrong side of the highway str...
The Clovis Police Department issued an arrest warrant for David Leandrew Delhoyo in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 9, 2026.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - At’l Do Farms has announced its 2026 corn maze design, “America 250,” which features the Statue of Liberty carved into its Lubbock County field. The seasonal attraction, located at 6323 FM 1294, will be open from Sept. 12 through Nov. 7. In addition to the main corn maze, ...
Former Colorado Defensive Tackle Tawfiq Thomas Discusses Feelings Towards Facing Buffaloes Sports Illustrated
Officially Signed: Bassala Bagayoko Texas Tech Red Raiders
United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's will host a kick-off event on August 19 to launch the 16th annual Teachers on the Rise program, which recognizes local teachers through monthly nominations.
Preseason awards continue to roll out and Texas Tech remains a staple with each new release. Running back Cameron Dickey was tabbed to the Walter Camp Award watch list.
A 17-year-old female passenger died and several others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lynn County, Texas, after a driver traveled onto the wrong side of US Highway 380.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Lubbock's Raising Cane's will sell a limited-edition plush puppy starting August 27, with proceeds supporting the South Plains SPCA.
Letter to the editor from Texas emeritus professor calls for change Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Kyndra and Dillan Cullifer launched Evermore Coffee in Lubbock, transitioning their shared passion for brewing into a growing business that operates two mobile carts with aspirations for a permanent storefront.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Work to address dam risk at Buffalo Springs Lake races against federal deadline, or county might need to refund feds lubbocklights.com
Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville” while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, has died. She was 36. Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, shortly before 2 p...
Two unknown suspects robbed a juvenile at gunpoint at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday evening.
Texas Tech football secured its second-highest preseason ranking in program history at No. 12 in the AP poll ahead of its upcoming season opener against Abilene Christian.
Texas Tech lands at No. 12 in preseason Associated Press poll Texas Tech Red Raiders
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for August 17, 2026. Today's High - 98° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: Summer heat continues across the area. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s on the Caprock, to the lower 100s off the Caprock. Winds...
Highs Monday will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s.
The Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Restaurant is getting ready to tee off their 14th annual golf tournament.
KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down and talked about Governor Greg Abbott's visit to Lubbock and his new school safety initiative aimed at targeting predators inside the classroom.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Four students from O’Donnell ISD were injured in a wreck that happened during lunchtime on Thursday. DPS says three of the juveniles were seriously injured. One was transported by helicopter; two others were taken to the hospital by EMS. The fourth suffered minor injuries ...
Multiple volunteer fire crews battled a fire near the 5000 block of East County Road 6420 near Idalou on Sunday afternoon.
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