This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with the Texas State Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey to talk about the back-to-school season, including how Bluebonnet Learning is affecting learning across the state.
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44-year-old Eugenio Ibarra has been arrested following a police pursuit that began in Clovis, N.M. and ended in a standoff in Muleshoe on Sunday afternoon.
This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with the Texas State Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey to talk about the back-to-school season, including how Bluebonnet Learning is affecting learning across the state.
On Saturday, August 22, at around 7:03 p.m., Crosbyton officials responded to the 200 block of North Ashshire regarding an observation of black smoke.
The Lubbock County Democratic Party is speaking out on a viral social media post posted by the Lubbock Young Republicans.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is inviting community members from all districts to join him for a morning conversation at the upcoming “Coffee with the Mayor” event. The event is scheduled for Monday, August 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. It will be held on the second floor of the...
Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer announced that he will host the latest "Coffee with the Mayor" event on Monday, August 24.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is hosting an Open House and ribbon-cutting from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on August 27. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon filled with community and connection. Enjoy refreshments, take a tour, and meet the faces behind the heart of Lubbock’s volu...
CROSBYTON, Texas (KCBD) - The Crosby County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of North Ayrshire in Crosbyton at just after 7 p.m. Saturday to assist the Crosbyton Police Department and Crosbyton Fire Department with a structure fire. Crosbyton police had detained one individual before d...
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The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan.
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TURKEY, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Turkey is monitoring another leak at its water tower after crews recently made major repairs. Officials announced Saturday that the tower is leaking again but said plans are in place to address the issue. Water service remains operational, and a boil water notic...
Lubbock Animal Services have released their metrics for the week of Friday, August 14, through Thursday, August 20.
Students made their way back to school just over a week ago, and now football is ready to make its return at Lubbock ISD.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The New Deal Volunteer Fire and EMS Department is hosting its 7th annual Fallen First Responders Remembrance Run/Walk on September 5th. First responders are encouraged to walk in full uniform or gear, while runners and ruckers are encouraged to participate in the 5k and 10...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Carahlyne Laymance received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, following both of her parents into the nursing profession and across the same graduation stage. “There’s a lot of Red Raider in our famil...
President Trump announced Friday he’s pausing the out-of-quota tariff on beef imports for the next 90 days. The new policy is receiving mixed reviews from producers and lawmakers.
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Fire crews were out Friday evening after a structure fire was reported in the 700 block of East Queens Street in North Lubbock.
UPDATE: Everyone in Turkey, Texas is advised to boil their water as the tower is filling again on Friday night. The city released this statement at 6:45 p.m. WATER UPDATE 6:45 PM We are working to fill our lines and tower with water. It will be a slow process so please be patient with water servi...
For families that travel hours to Lubbock for their child’s cancer treatment, finding a place to stay can be one more thing to worry about.
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) -Construction on the Panhandle’s first state psychiatric hospital has topped out, marking a milestone that allows crews to begin work on the inside of the building. The hospital broke ground in May 2025. The facility will hold 75 patients, including 50 forensic beds and 25 ...
Lubbock Animal Services has seen an increase in pet surrenders due to factors such as finances and relocation, leading officials to encourage residents to seek alternative rehoming options before scheduling an appointment.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Literacy Lubbock will host the Lubbock Book Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. The family-friendly event will feature over 70 authors, book signings and workshops starting at 9 a.m. “Kids Chapter” will offer crafts and readin...
The Lubbock Police Department's Major Crash Unit is investigating a crash at the intersection of 98th Street and Quaker Avenue that left one person deceased.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say one person has died after a Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of 98th & Quaker. Police say they responded to a report of a collision between an SUV and a pickup at 3:30 p.m. and found two people with moderate injuries. One was taken to Covenant,...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Challenges come in all different forms, and the start of a new school year can be one that’s difficult to overcome. James Barnett, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He says these challenges depend on what level of school y...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock cardiologist who previously paid more than a million dollars to settle federal drug prescribing allegations is facing new punishment from the Texas Medical Board. Dr. Juan Kurdi, an interventional cardiologist in Lubbock, is accused of leaving a thin guidewire us...
Texas Tech remained a constant for preseason accolades, as three Red Raiders were tabbed to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Three people are in custody following a shooting that left a 21-year-old man hospitalized, according to the Snyder Police Department. Officers were in the 500 block of 34th Street around 3:20 a.m. Thursday when someone approached them and said a person had been shot in the ...
Emergency services were on-scene Friday afternoon in East Lubbock after a structure fire broke out in the area.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Johnny Perez, reverend at Arise Church, has watched food insecurity grow in Lubbock over 24 years. What started as the church buying its own food has grown into a partnership with the South Plains Food Bank. Church distributes food twice a week Through its Heaven Manna Min...
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A man was arrested Aug. 18 on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child, according to the Scurry County Sheriff’s Office. Russell Heath Wall was booked into the Scurry County jail, the sheriff’s office said. Wall was arrested followin...
Following the announcement of Donovan Atwell's return to Texas Tech, the fifth-year guard has run into a potential roadblock to actually suiting up for the Red Raiders.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Public Library is excited to announce their upcoming events for the week of Monday, August 24, through Saturday, August 29. The full schedule can be found below: DIY Mirror Decorating a...
A recent Gallup poll shows 88% of college students use artificial intelligence to help complete coursework.
Lubbock man Livan Hernandez, 28, was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary of Habitation and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Valdemar Gonzales Jr., 62, was arrested Thursday, August 20, and charged with indecency involving a child after an alleged incident that took place in early August. According to a police report, au...
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