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16-year-old charged in fatal shooting of 15-year-old in Hobbs
HOBBS, N.M. (KCBD) - Hobbs Police are investigating after a 15-year-old male died of a gunshot wound on Tuesday in the 700 block of East Skelly Street. A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with his death. Hobbs police officers initially responded to a report of a sub...
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Texas South Plains Honor Flight Telethon raises over $53K to send veterans to D.C.
The Texas South Plains Honor Flight Telethon exceeded its goal for 2026, raising over $53,000 to send veterans to D.C. Thanks to everyone who donated! LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - KCBD is hosting its annual Veterans Day telethon Wednesday, Nov. 11, to raise funds for the Texas South P...
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Sundown City Council votes to join talks on possible data center
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Sundown City Council voted unanimously to take part in discussions about a potential data center on land owned by Mallet Ranch. However, no concrete plans for a project are currently in place. The vote followed more than an hour of community comments a...
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Cold Front Pushes Through Bringing Breezy Conditions and Warmer Temperatures for Wednesday
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for November 11, 2026. Today's High - 70° Tonight's Low - 40° Today: A cold front will push through the area Wednesday, but temperatures will not be impacted. The only change will be a ...
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UPDATED: Garza County vehicle registration, title services to resume later this week
GARZA COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Community members in Garza County are mourning the loss of the county’s tax accessor, who unexpectedly passed away. A public notice from Garza County shows the office currently is not able to complete services through the Texas Department of Motor Veh...
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KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (11/11/26)
Wednesday's highs will range from the middle 60s to the lower 70s.
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Lubbock candy buyback program collects treats for troops through Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Families with leftover Halloween candy can trade it for prize tokens and help send a sweet holiday surprise to service members through a local candy buyback program. Children can receive five prize tokens for each pound of candy they bring in, up to 10 pou...
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New DNA technology could help Texas investigators solve cold cases faster
A Texas Department of Public Safety pilot program recently produced its first investigative lead in just eight days using new Rapid DNA technology.
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Lubbock residents urge council to pass data center moratorium
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Residents urged the Lubbock City Council to pass a 90-day data center moratorium during the first of two public hearings on the proposal. The proposed moratorium followed a successful citizen petition organized through SAVE Lubbock this past summer. Reside...
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New Narcan dispensaries bring free overdose-reversal medication to the community
Advocate Shayla Phares has introduced Narcan dispensary boxes in Lubbock, Texas, providing free access to life-saving overdose reversal medication funded by a pharmaceutical settlement....
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Hobbs Police Department investigating fatal shooting that left a teen dead
A 16-year-old male has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old male in Hobbs, New Mexico, on November 10, 2026.
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Frenship Memorial FFA earns national recognition
The first-year Frenship Memorial FFA chapter earned a prestigious three-star rating at the 99th annual National FFA Convention, alongside honorary American Degree recipient Ryan Pieniazek....