A grand jury has formally charged Robert Kinney with murder. He is accused of killing a person in an incident involving his son. Kinney claimed he acted to protect his family. Details of the incident…
A grand jury has formally charged Robert Kinney with murder. He is accused of killing a person in an incident involving his son. Kinney claimed he acted to protect his family.
Details of the incident are that multiple people arrived at Kinney's home at night with his son. A physical altercation ensued, during which Kinney used his gun. Further information about the case, including the events surrounding the death of 37-year-old Stephon Jones, is available from the source.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury issued a formal murder charge against a man accused of killing another person in July. Robert Kinney told police multiple people showed up to his family’s home in the middle of the night with his son. Kinney said he got his gun and told investigators he fired ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury has indicted three people in connection with the murder of a man in July. David Thomas, Trashod Willis and Shanquetia Lingard were all indicted in the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson. Authorities say he was beaten outside a hotel near Mac Davis and Avenu...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The 2026 Global Sorghum Conference is coming to Lubbock this month, and registration for the event is still open. It is the first time Lubbock has hosted the conference and the first time it has been held in the U.S. Growers, researchers and industry leaders will gather at...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Animal Services sent eight cats, 58 dogs, 30 chickens, four lizards and one gerbil to new homes during an event this year aimed at clearing out the shelter. Each year, Lubbock Animal Services tries to clear its shelter with just one event. Assistant Director Taylor...
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WOLFFORTH, TX (NEWS RELEASE) – The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin work on a project that will make improvements to FM 179, from US 62/82 to FM 1585 (Loop 88), in Lubbock County. The $9.6 million project will widen the roadway to accommodate a left-turn lane, improve drainage, ...
AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 5 organizations in the Panhandle region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Plains in Yoakum County is hosting the 30th Annual Watermelon Roundup at the Yoakum County Courthouse Square. The event is Saturday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and organizers say there will be plenty of watermelon and lots of vendors with family ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. The City of Lubbock encourages all Lubbock residents to apply. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions star...
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Buddy Holly Center invites the community to celebrate Buddy Holly’s 90th Birthday Bash on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, from 10AM-5PM! Come join us for a FREE and fun-filled day with activities for all ages! Tour the historic J.I. Allison House (open 11...
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has a recap on Meteorological Summer 2026 for the city of Lubbock. September 1st marks the official beginning of meteorological fall, which runs from September 1 - November 30. As we take a look back on the Meteorological Summer of 2026, h...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured early Tuesday near 19th & Elkhart. Lubbock police were called to an apartment complex in the 5500 block of 19th Street at 5:13 a.m. on Sept. 1 for ...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 1, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- UMC Health System announced it is set to host the 2026 Fall Prevention Event, a community-focused educational program designed to help individuals reduce their risk of falls and maintain a safe, ...
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LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for September 1, 2026. Today's High - 96° Tonight's Low - 72° Today: September 1st will just as hot as the last day of August. Temperatures will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s across the area...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County’s auditor will file the proposed budget for next year in the coming days. The proposal would lower property taxes for homeowners, but County Judge Curtis Parrish said it comes at a cost to the county’s future. Lubbock County commissioners are proposing to ad...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It has been two years since Lubbock moved to a deregulated grid, giving customers the power to choose their own electricity provider and plan. Anna Delano, community relations manager for Reliant Energy, said renewal season is here for many customers. “Right about now they...
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PLAINVIEW, Texas (KCBD) - Plainview police are asking for public help as they investigate a stabbing that occurred during a disturbance at Kidsville Park over the weekend. Officers responded to Covenant Hospital’s emergency room around 11:40 p.m. Saturday after a teenage male arrived with multipl...
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