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City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation's Splash Pads to Close for 2026 season
City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation splash pads will remain open through October 12, 2026, before closing for the season until spring 2027.
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Annual Shred-A-Thon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Date: Thursday, October 15 Time: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: 510 34th Street, Lubbock, TX Hosted By: Lubbock File Room & UMB Bank Admission / Fee: FREE EVENT 🔒 Protect Your Identity Safely and securely dispose of old confidential documents to protect your...
News
KLBK’s Pet of the Day is Jacob! (10/1/26)
KLBK's Pet of Day segments air Monday through Thursday during our noon newscast.
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Inside Out Foundation announces 15th annual women's seminar
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Inside Out Foundation announced its 15th Annual Women's Health Seminar, taking place on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. Tickets will cost $30, which includes breakfast and valuable health information they can im...
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Man sentenced to 17 years after injuring Lubbock deputies during chase
Ramon Flores Jr., 28, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting two deputies during a 2024 incident in Lubbock, Texas.
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Support Covenant Children’s annual Spirit of Children fundraiser
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Spooky season is here, and Covenant Children’s is brewing up a spooktacular partnership with Spirit Halloween for the 17th annual Spirit of Children fundraiser. This collaboration invites the community to channel their inner superhero by purchasing costume...
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Fall & Winter irrigation restrictions effective October 1
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock’s annual fall and winter irrigation restrictions become effective on today, October 1, 2026 and will continue through March 31, 2027. Year-round irrigation restrictions reduce the peak demand on our water system. Irrigation restrictions...
safety
Emergency crews responded to aircraft incident in Scurry County
Three occupants of an aircraft were uninjured following an incident north of Winston Field in Snyder, Texas, which is currently being investigated by the NTSB and FAA....
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National 4H Week Oct 4 - Oct 10
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - National 4-H Week in 2026 takes place from October 4 to October 10, celebrating the National 4-H Council youth development program. Dates: October 4 – October 10, 2026 (held during the first full week of October annually). Theme: “Beyond Ready,” focusing o...
schools
Lubbock Cooper ISD honors Dr. Sarah Allen after death
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 1, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Cooper ISD announced Thursday morning that the Director of Career and Technical Education, Dr. Sarah Allen, has died. Cooper ISD said the following about Dr. Allen in a stat...
business
President Trump honors Lubbock business owner at White House
President Donald J. Trump honored Lubbock business owner Gabe Vitela during the White House's official Hispanic Heritage Month Reception.
schools
Lubbock-Cooper ISD mourning death of CTE Director Dr. Sarah Allen
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock-Cooper ISD’s director of career and technical education, Dr. Sarah Allen, has died. The district announced her death on its Facebook page . Allen worked with Lubbock-Cooper ISD as a teacher and director for 15 years. Services for Allen will be held...