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Covenant Every Moment Matters: Pluvicto trial
LUBBOCK, Texas -- A new trial is being offered at the Joe Arrington Cancer Center available for those needing help treating prostate cancer, Pluvicto. "Pluvicto is an IV medication that targets prostate cancer cells and delivers radiation in a short range," said Dr. Eduardo Urias...
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College drinking declines as vaping remains an issue
While binge drinking among college students decreased to approximately 20% by 2025, addiction specialists expressed concern over the rising prevalence of nicotine vaping. Select...
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StarCare Specialty Health System expanding local access to mental health care
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - StarCare Specialty Health System hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of Sunrise Canyon Hospital and The Hope Center in East Lubbock. The expanded facility at Aspen Ave. and East 19th St. now features 60 inpatient psychiatric beds, do...
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Device helps kids with disabilities crawl
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A new device is helping kids with disabilities crawl. It is called the Coggon Crawler and was created by pediatric physical therapist Cassidy Sanchez. “It has a headrest and front end that helps to prevent it from rolling over so that they can independentl...
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Lubbock man indicted on indecency with a child charge
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury has indicted a Lubbock man for indecency with a child. Court records show 62-year-old Valdemar Gonzales exposed and sexually gratified himself at a public park near 23rd and T last month. Documents show a child and an adult witnessed the act, ...
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Dan Patrick campaigns in Lubbock ahead of November election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick made a campaign stop in Lubbock on Wednesday, hoping to shore up support ahead of November’s election. Patrick is seeking his fourth term as the state’s second highest executive official. He was first elected as Lieute...
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Citibus Launches new routes in Lubbock: More efficient transit for riders
Citibus has launched the first phase of a five-year service plan featuring new and remodeled routes designed to improve efficiency and decentralize connections away from downtown Lubbock....
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Texas Tech Hispanic Student Society providing inclusive environment for Red Raiders
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Hispanic Student Society has been a part of Texas Tech since 1964, and leaders of the organization are making sure newcomers get the most out of what it can offer. Sam Davila has spent her entire college career as a member of the Texas Tech Hispanic St...
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NWS confirms 2 tornadoes in Texas Panhandle, no damage reported
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in the Texas Panhandle Tuesday night as severe storms moved across the region. One tornado touched down about four miles southeast of Claude around 7:12 p.m. It was on the ground for about ...
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Scurry County authorities investigating aircraft found off roadway near Winston Airport
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - First responders were dispatched at approximately to a report of an aircraft off the roadway north of Winston Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the City of Snyder Office of Emergency Management. Aircraft located in wooded area Responding units lo...
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StarCare celebrated new expansion with ribbon cutting Wednesday
StarCare Specialty Health System celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Sunrise Canyon Hospital and the Hope Center Wednesday morning, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Charles Perry and other community leaders in attendance....
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Owner of ‘One Guy From Italy’ speaks at White House
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The owner of Lubbock’s “One Guy From Italy” spoke at a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the White House. While thanking his supporters at the end of the event, President Trump invited Gabriel Vitela to the podium to address the crowd. Vitela thanked ...