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KLBK Friday AM Weather Update (9/18/26)
Friday's highs will range from the lower to the upper 90s.
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Judge Parrish says Precinct 2 dispute, payroll issue has been resolved
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish released a statement on Thursday saying concerns about the overpayments to Mark Meurer and the dispute over the Precinct 2 seat have now been resolved. “This withdrawal resolves the questions before the appeals court. Al...
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Texas Tech study examines pecans and brain health
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech researchers are studying whether a daily snack of pecans could benefit brain health. Pecans are rich in antioxidants and fiber. Dr. Leslie Shen, Ph.D., professor of pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, is leading the study....
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Texas Tech Health Sciences Center receives $24.5 million NIH grant
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has received a $24.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. It is the largest grant from the NIH in the university system’s history. The grant funds a five-year effort to move health care from...
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Children’s Miracle Network raises record $2 million for UMC Children’s Hospital
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Children’s Miracle Network has raised a record $2,050,074 for UMC Children’s Hospital this year. The total came after a year of fundraising and a day full of donations during the 43rd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast. Dr. Brian Payne...
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Lubbock health director honored for measles outbreak response
HOUSTON, TX (KCBD) - Dr. Katherine Wells, DrPH, MPH, director of the Lubbock Health Department, was recognized in Houston Thursday for her leadership in handling last year’s West Texas measles outbreak. Wells was applauded for coordinating the region’s response to what officials ...
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Food for Thought: Ramen, pizza and tacos on the low performer list
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Ramen, pizza and tacos on the low performer list this week, with one top performer inside United Supermarket. Yanagi Ramen at 11430 Quaker Ave. had 15 violations. Soup was being held in large pots that were not cooling quick enough. This can cause bacteria...
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40 years since Tim Cole's Wrongful Conviction: Lawyer and retired judge reflect on case
Retired judge Charlie Baird and attorney Kevin Glasheen reflect on the legacy of Tim Cole, an Army veteran whose wrongful conviction was overturned four decades ago....
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Lubbock County approves budget, questions remain about funding county services
Lubbock County Commissioners approved a new budget and tax rate on Monday, September 14, keeping the no-new-revenue tax rate in place for a third straight year....
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From Kitchen to Business: The Hispanic woman behind Lubbock's Wild Honey Hats
Brisai Rejino is the proud owner of Wild Honey Hats. This Lubbock small business is a custom hat bar that started in the kitchen of her home as a way to make money for her family....