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Looking back at the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan: 25 years later
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Twenty-five years ago, President George W. Bush addressed the nation on Oct. 7, 2001, announcing the start of Operation Enduring Freedom, the American military response to al-Qaeda’s attack on the World Trade Center. “On my orders, the United States milita...
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Lubbock veteran reflects on service in Afghanistan on 25th anniversary
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The attacks on September 11, 2001, not only claimed thousands of American lives, but also sparked a 20-year effort that would claim several thousand more. On October 7, 2001, just weeks after those attacks, President George W. Bush announced that the U.S. ...
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Lubbock County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is searching for 38-year-old Brantly Slocum, a man with Down syndrome who was last seen traveling west on foot near Lubbock on October 7....
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Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 38-year-old man with Down syndrome
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 38-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday evening west of Lubbock. Authorities say Brantly Slocum, who has Down syndrome, was last seen at his home around 6 p.m. on Oct. 7, near North County ...
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5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Mae Simmons Park
Gant-Man Development is scheduled to host its 5th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday, October 10.
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UMC, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center trade statements in OB-GYN doctor dispute
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - University Medical Center and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are exchanging public statements about OB-GYN services following the recent departure of two doctors. Summary of UMC statement UMC CEO Mark Funderburk published a statement titl...
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State Rep. Vikki Goodwin urges Texas maternity health report be released before December 1 deadline
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Representative Vikki Goodwin is the democratic nominee for Texas lieutenant governor in the November midterm election. One of her main concerns is getting a new maternal health report out. “The goal is for us to use that report to create laws, so that if w...
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Legally blind Lubbock woman bowls weekly with cross-generational league
LUBBOCK, Texas — June Burr has been bowling since college. Five years ago, she moved from Washington to Lubbock and was soon introduced to her bowling league, the Work Dodgers. “I like it here because we’re all ages. We have, well, one of the substitutes today just graduated from...
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Lubbock woman's close call highlights nighttime safety for locals
A Lubbock woman reported being followed by a suspicious vehicle, prompting the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office to remind residents to stay aware of their surroundings....
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South Plains Food Bank partners with Anton ISD for rural food pantry
The South Plains Food Bank and Anton ISD are launching a new pantry to combat food insecurity affecting 25.1% of students in Hockley County. This initiative follows a similar program recently opened in Segraves to support rural communities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled ...
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I-27 access road traffic still diverted at South Loop 289 after truck hit bridge Tuesday evening
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Northbound traffic on the I-27 access road at South Loop 289 is still being diverted after a tall truck carrying an excavator hit the bridge on Tuesday evening. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Traffic will continue to be detoured to US 84 as TxDOT ...