LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State Sen. Charles Perry said two West Texas towns are receiving new water infrastructure funded by AI data center developers. Perry put the data centers’ water use in context of the state’s overall consumption. “Today, it’s projected somewhere around 4,000 acre-feet a yea...
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Provided by Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Ranching Heritage Association has raised more than $22 million, reaching 75% of its $28 million construction fundraising goal for the Red Steagall Institute for Traditional Western Arts at Texas Tech University...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A former Texas Tech University professor who manufactured and distributed fentanyl — including a pink-dyed mixture branded as “pink flamingo” — was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Daniel Taylor, 51, pleaded guilty July 1 to conspiracy to distribut...
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Shallowater ISD's Agricultural Issues Team officially returns home from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with second place honors.
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Tuesday, October 6, 23-year-old Tara Frits was heading to the store on an electric scooter to get something for her two-year-old daughter when she was hit by an SUV at the inte...
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Lori Ann Vega-Bermea, 50, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison on Friday for embezzling approximately $380,373.13 from a Levelland, Texas, oil and gas company....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Education Agency is outlining its investigations process, as the agency reports a sharp increase in reports of educator misconduct. Previous Coverage: www.kcbd.com/2026/10/23/texas-education-agency-outlines-mandatory-reporting-policies-educator-m...
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WOLFFORTH, Texas (KCBD) - Frenship ISD is celebrating Elisha Reese, Frenship High School associate principal, who has been named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Overall High School Assistant Principal of the Year. Following the statewide recognition, Reese is...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Join us at Gym Culture for a family-friendly community event celebrating Lubbock’s locally owned businesses, fitness, wellness, and the people who make our community great! HERE’S WHAT’S IN STORE: 21 vendor giveaways valued at $100+ each! A 1-mile family f...
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Former Texas Tech University professor Daniel Taylor was sentenced for his role in a fentanyl trafficking ring involving drug variations he created.
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Tech Law Review and Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner are hosting the 2026 Energy Law Symposium, titled "The Brave New World of AI and Data Centers" on Friday, Octo...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 23, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas and the East Lubbock Career Resource Center (CRC) are partnering with Lubbock National Bank to offer Financial Foundations, a free three-wee...
