LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission unveiled a new Texas Historical Marker recognizing Lubbock Auto Auction on Thursday, August 20. The unveiling took place directly on the auction floor, which is rarely open to the public. The marker recognizes the wholesale business...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 20, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech Athletics announced Thursday that the student section at Galaxy Stadium will dawn a new name with a familiar twist, according to a press release. Texas Tech officials say that the studen...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A psychologist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center says poor sleep affects more than how tired a child feels the next day. Dr. Natalie Scanlon, assistant professor of psychiatry at TTUHSC, said summer often disrupts children’s sleep schedules. “Sleep is one of ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Historical Commission unveiled a new Texas Historical Marker recognizing Lubbock Auto Auction on Thursday, August 20. The unveiling took place directly on the auction floor, which is rarely open to the public. The marker recognizes the wholesale business...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College Foundation has established three new scholarship endowments to support students pursuing higher education and recognize the contributions of current and former members of the Foundation Board of Directors. Backed by generous donations, the Foundation r...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from the City of Lubbock) The Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center (GAC) is looking for craft vendors to register for open booth and tent spaces for the 56th Annual Fall Festival, to be held Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This e...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Meals on Wheels (LMOW) is teaming up with Sonic Restaurants for its annual “Big Wheels Deliver Meals” event on Friday, August 28, 2026. The unique initiative aims to raise public awareness and directly involve local celebrities and community leaders in the organiza...
LUBBOCK, Texas — Frenship's partnership with the South Plains College Fire Academy is entering its second year of offering the program to its students. The program is something vital to offer to the area, according to instructor and coordinator Phillip Grandon. "Around 2018, we saw other programs...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A San Antonio jury found former Lubbock financial advisors Josh Allen and Michael Cox guilty in the Ferrum Capital fraud case, which targeted roughly 500 victims. Investigators say Ferrum Capital raised $80 million from investors. Conservative estimates show at least $50 m...
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Thursday morning weather update for August 20, 2026. Today's High - 101° Tonight's Low - 75° Today: Another scorching day is expected across the area Thursday. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s. Winds will be from t...
Highs Thursday will range from the upper 90s to the upper 100s.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Museum at Texas Tech wanted to go in a different direction when it came to celebrating 250 years of America. Tech called on residents to donate materials that showcase that rich history, and the community went above and beyond to make sure that became a reality. “Every...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department is marking its 5th year of reduced crime in the Depot District. The Depot Unit was formed in 2021, after LPD and City Council recognized the need to combat repeated, violent crime in the area. “There was a lot of gang violence at the time. Gen...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - Two Lubbock businessmen left the San Antonio U.S. Courthouse in handcuffs, remanded into custody after a jury convicted them on all counts. It found Joshua Allen and Michael Cox, through Ferrum Capital, and related companies, preyed on many investors, using misdirectio...
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock ISD held a special board meeting on Wednesday, August 19, to discuss banning certain books from LISD libraries after a Turning Point USA press conference over the school's library materials. Some parents also said these books can help students learn about real-life situa...
The Lubbock Police Department announced that they are currently searching for missing and endangered Shirley Catalina, 77.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s kicked off the 16th year of the Teachers on the Rise program in Lubbock on Wednesday. The program recognizes local teachers nominated for their work by students, parents or family members. Every month during the school year, three teachers...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Pharmacies across The United Family are encouraging families to prepare for the upcoming school year and fall season by getting their annual flu shots. Free flu immunizations are now available at all United Family pharmacy locations, which include United Supermarkets, Albe...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD is continuing its free lunch and breakfast program for the 2026-27 school year. All enrolled students will benefit from the Community Eligibility Provision for the upcoming school year. The district applied for the service through the National School Lunch Prog...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As temperatures climb, Lubbock firefighters are battling their own gear and the heat in addition to flames. Lubbock Fire Rescues’ Public information officer , Derek Delgado said calls do not stop and are not dependent on weather conditions. That protection comes at a cost....
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KCBD) - The U.S. Attorney’s Office, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the FBI Wednesday morning outlined the scope of the Ferrum Capital fraud case, a day after a jury found Joshua Allen and Michael Cox guilty on all counts . “This case boils down to two things. It’s...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Meals on Wheels is looking for classic and unique cars for its 30th Annual Big Wheels Deliver Meals on Friday, August 28, 2026. Local community leaders will volunteer their lunch hour to deliver a ...
News release provided by The Wallace Theater LEVELLAND, Texas -- The Wallace Theater has announced its second season lineup, featuring a robust schedule of music, theater, and storytelling experiences under the theme “Stories by Starlight.” The 2026-2027 season is set to begin on September 12 and...
LUBBOCK, Texas—Lubbock Book Fest presented by Literacy Lubbock on August 22 with fun for all ages. Enjoy activities, entertainment, signed books and so much more. Find out more and purchase tickets at lubbockbookfest.com.
Pharmacies across The United Family are ready to help guests prepare for the back-to-school season by making flu immunizations convenient, accessible and rewarding.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas --- Readers, writers and families will soon have the opportunity to celebrate all things books and the love of reading with the Lubbock Book Festival, an event organized by Literacy Lubbock. Elizabeth...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is excited to host the next Coffee with the Mayor for all districts on Monday, August 24. The public is invited to attend, with this month's meeting beginning at 7 a.m. ...
A new study performed by researchers at Texas Tech found that Americans' fear of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI) has nearly tripled over the past ten years.
Lubbock man Patrick Gonzales, 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 18, after pleading guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and a DWI 3rd or More charge.
Two men, Iziah Carson and Kameron Collins, were arrested and charged with aggravated robbery following a $30,000 gold chain theft at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 19, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Ruben Botello pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 10 years of deferred adjudication. This stems from his connection to an August 2022 armed kidn...
Abilene resident Darrin Fields, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for an incident involving a juvenile victim during Christmas Eve 2018.
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...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $219,215 in federal grant funding to the City of Lubbock to enhance public safety and equip law enforcement with updated technology. The funding will pay for a forensic 3D laser scanner to...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The suspect in an attempted carjacking near the Lubbock County Courthouse has been indicted. Police say Isaiah Houston held a woman a knifepoint near Broadway and Buddy Holly back in May. Investigators say that’s when the security guard shot Houston in the leg. Houston rem...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The average Lubbock County homeowner will see a decrease in property tax owed to the county, under the proposed budget. According to a notice on the county website , the commissioner’s court is proposing to adopt the no-new-revenue rate of 32.2782 cents per $100 valuation....
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Sharon Jenkins, the mother of 20-year-old Erskin Jenkins, a Texas Tech sophomore involved in a Wolfforth disturbance call leaving 1 dead, 1 deputy on administrative leave back in November 2024. His mother, Mrs. Sharon Jenkins, said her supporters are calling for a boycott of Doc...
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for June 23, 2026. Today's High - 103° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Heat continues across the area Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s this afternoon. Winds will be from the s...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Independent School District announced it will operate under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-2027 school year, providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students across all district schools. The program eliminates the need for familie...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KJTV) - From LAS: Consuelo is a 3 year old, female, pitmix about 52lbs. Consuelo was found here in Lubbock by a kind citizen and brought to LAS in hopes that her family would come looking for her. Sadly, no one came for this sweet girl. 💔 Now, Consuelo is ready for a forever fami...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains Food Bank has appointed Meredith Cunningham as its new Chief Development Officer, effective August 19 . As she steps into her new role, Cunningham will lead the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, community partnership and communication efforts. ...
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