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Community warning after case reports of West Nile in Lubbock
While summer is coming to an end, that doesn't mean its close to the end of mosquitoes in town. Lubbock health officials shared that a case report of West Nile Virus is currently being investigated.
Food For Thought: Popular seafood restaurant back open after failing health inspection
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A popular restaurant known for its seafood boils is back open after it was forced to temporarily close following its latest health inspection. Hot & Spicy Cajun Seafood at 5004 Frankford had 27 violations. The restaurant was temporarily closed after scoring less than 70 on...
Wellman-Union CISD celebrates ‘A’ ranking from Texas Education Agency
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Wellman-Union Consolidated Independent School District has earned an “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency, marking the highest overall academic accountability score in district history with a 92. That rating is based on the 2025-2026 school year, and is calculated ba...
Road work to limit access on MLK Jr. Boulevard starting Monday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A contractor working for the City of Lubbock Public Works Department will replace a broken water valve at the intersection of 66th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard starting Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Traffic along MLK Jr. Boulevard from Slaton Highway to 50th Street...
Family sues United Supermarkets, Albertsons over assault at Lubbock store
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The parents of a young woman are suing United Supermarkets and Albertsons. Police said a man sexually assaulted the woman inside a Lubbock Amigos grocery store bathroom in April. The parents recently filed the lawsuit in Lubbock County. In April, the probable cause affidav...
2 jet skis involved in accident at Ransom Canyon
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and Lubbock County Game Wardens were on-scene for a crash involving two jet skis at Lake Ransom Canyon Thursday afternoon.
Lubbock Police debut emergency phone and adjust lobby hours
The Lubbock Police Department is set to debut a Blue Light Emergency Phone and implement new lobby hours at its headquarters starting Friday, September 4, to improve operational efficiency.
Volunteer Center of Lubbock opens new facility in downtown
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is celebrating its grand opening of its new facility in downtown. Located at the corner of 13th and Avenue K, the project was spearheaded by its new Executive Director Emily Smith as part of the organization’s 36th anniversary. The non-profi...
Behind the mask: What is takes to become Texas Tech's Masked Rider
Texas Tech's Masked Rider was recently ranked fourth nationally by USA Today readers, following the selection of sophomore Sophie Jones and her horse Matador through an extensive audition process.
Wolfforth musician makes Grand Ole Opry debut
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Brady Gandy, a Wolfforth insurance claims adjuster, has always dreamed of playing country music’s biggest stage. Last weekend, it came true, as the steel guitar player made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, sharing the stage with country and bluegrass artist Marty Stuart. G...
1 seriously injured in west Lubbock crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is seriously injured after a crash in west Lubbock. Just before 1 p.m., officers were called to a crash with injuries near Alcove Ave. and 19th Street. Avoid the area as emergency crews work to clear the scene. This is a developing story; check back for updates
Goodwill celebrates grand opening of Pathway to Success facility in east Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas is celebrating the grand opening of a new Pathways to Success retail store and career resource center in east Lubbock. The new center is located at 510 North University. It combines a Goodwill store with a career resource center, offe...
Texas Tech receives $30M estate gift, largest in university’s history
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech is celebrating a $30 million estate gift to the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering. Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec says the money will be used to enhance support for endowed scholarships and professorships. He says it will help recruit more stude...
New Facilities and Expansions Projected to Create 174 Jobs and over $67 million in Capital Investment
Provided by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Businesses across a wide range of industries and sizes, from nationwide operations to family-owned companies, continue to choose Lubbock as their place to grow. Terracon Engineering Consultants, Paramount Hardware a...
Say 'I do' to wedding planning at the Hub City Wedding Expo
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Calling all brides, grooms and wedding planning besties: one of Lubbock's biggest wedding events is getting a fresh new look. Hub City Wedding Collective is kicking things off with Hub City Wedding...
Three new Endowed Chairs awarded by UMC and TTUHSC
UMC Health System and Texas Tech University Health Sciences (TTUHSC) are proud to announce that Dr. James Felberg, Dr. Jayne McCauley and Dr. Winslo Idicula have been awarded Endowed Chairs this week.
Honoring a family legacy: Record-breaking estate gift received by Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech University announced that an estate gift of more than $30 million from Richard E. Davis will be received by the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering. The gift is the largest in the history of the college and sets a university record for estate giving. Althoug...
Victor Yanez found guilty of murder in retrial
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of 38-year-old Joshua Rios . The jury convicted Victor Yanez after two hours of deliberation. Yanez was retried after Judge William Eichman granted the defense’s motion for a mistrial . Yanez faces up to l...
West Lubbock crash results in serious injuries, LPD confirms
One person was seriously injured in a crash near the 7500 block of 19th Street in Lubbock on Thursday afternoon.
Wayland launches bike share program to support students
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 27, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- Wayland Baptist University is making transportation more reliable for students who need it through a new bicycle-sharing program. Pioneer BikeShare allows students to borrow bicycles free of char...
Paramount's TTU Football docuseries to air on Sept. 4
Paramount+ announced on Thursday morning that the new docuseries The Program: Texas Tech will premiere on September 4 and released the official trailer as well as key art.
Victor Yanez found guilty in the murder of Joshua Rios
Victor Yanez was found guilty of first-degree murder for the April 2025 fatal shooting of Joshua Rios at a Lubbock bar.
Pathways to Success retail store & career resource center grand opening
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas hosted the grand opening of its new Pathways to Success Retail Store and Career Resource Center on Thursday morning at 510 N MLK Boulevard. Community members,...
Texas gas prices drop while Lubbock rates climb to $3.70
Lubbock's average gas price rose to $3.70, surpassing the Texas state average of $3.63.
Josh Abbott Band to kickoff Raider Alley concert series Sept. 5
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock’s own Josh Abbott Band will kickoff the 2026 Raider Alley pregame lineup before the Red Raiders take the field against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 5. Texas Tech Athletics officially unveiled its concert lineup for Red Raider football fans this fall. 2026 R...
Texas Big Game Award banquet in Lubbock Sept. 19
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from the Texas Wildlife Association) Hunters, conservationists, wildlife managers and landowners across Texas are invited to join Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) at one of eight regional Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) celebrations this summer. Enjoy a deliciou...
Average Temperatures Across the Area Thursday, Thunderstorms Possible in the Late Afternoon and Evening
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Thursday morning weather update for August 27, 2026. Today's High - 93° Tonight's Low - 68° Tonight: Average temperatures are expected across the area Thursday. Afternoon highs will range from the lower to middle 90s. Winds will be fro...
KLBK Thursday AM Weather Update (8/27/26)
Highs on Thursday will be in the lower and the middle 90s.
Lubbock moms share postpartum mental health experiences as Lindsay Clancy trial puts psychosis in spotlight
The Lindsay Clancy trial has brought national attention to postpartum psychosis, prompting local mothers to share their mental health experiences and experts to emphasize the importance of recognizing warning signs.
Superintendent of Hale Center releases statement after students death
Following the death of a 16-year-old in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Hale County, Hale Center ISD Superintendent Hector Dominguez, Jr. has released a statement.
Report indicates 42% of Lubbock County households are financially struggling
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Nearly half of the households across Lubbock County are facing financial struggle, according to the latest ALICE Report from United Way. ALICE stands for “Assets Limited, Income Constrained, Employed”. According to United Way, the category represents individuals whose inco...
Covenant Every Moment Matters: Academic support
Academic Support Liaison Kaitlyn Bigham helps children maintain their education through personalized tutoring and creative activities during their stays at Covenant Children's.
Curry County seeks public input on 5-year road plan
CLOVIS, N.M. (KCBD) - Curry County is asking residents to weigh in on a plan for the next five years of road improvements and projects. The Curry County Road Department has begun the planning process for the 5-Year Road Plan. The plan identifies and prioritizes future road projects and supports t...
Some schools being 'begged' to move football games to Thursday due to ref shortage
Texas is facing a shortage in high school referees for several sports and coaches on the South Plains said they think it’s mostly because of how officials are sometimes treated.
Parents of Ariel Santos shares memories and calls for answers after fatal crash
Seventeen-year-old Ariel Santos was killed and four others were injured in a head-on collision caused by a driver traveling on the wrong side of the road in Lynn County.
Texas Tech to reward fans with 'Every Seat Counts' program
Texas Tech Athletics will introduce a new ticket incentive program called "Every Seat Counts" this academic year to reward Red Raider Club members for attending home football and men's basketball games.
Thomas A. Martin Youth Sports Complex undergoing renovations in hopes of bringing more tournaments to Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - There’s plenty to see and witness when you step inside the Thomas A. Martin Youth Sports Complex. “Sixteen diamond fields used for baseball, softball and everything in between,” operations superintendent Cori Branscum said. “A lot of leagues, tournaments, outside groups co...
Victor Yanez back in court after July mistrial
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A Lubbock man accused of murder is back in the Lubbock County courthouse for a retrial after a mistrial was declared last month . Arguments are underway in the retrial of Victor Yanez. Yanez is accused of shooting and killing 38-year-old Joshua Rios on Clovis Road in April of...
16-year-old killed in I-27 crash in Hale County
A 16-year-old driver was killed when a Chevrolet Silverado collided with the rear of a trailer being towed by a Dodge Ram on I-27 in Hale County.
Hale Center mourns teen killed in crash on I-27
HALE COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A 16-year-old from Hale Center died Wednesday after his pickup truck collided with a trailer on Interstate 27, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened at 2:09 p.m. at mile marker 44 in Hale County south of Plainview. DPS says a 2023 Dodge...