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Man indicted on indecency charges after exposing himself at Lubbock Park
Valdemar Gonzales, 62, was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury for indecency involving a child and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at a park in early August....
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Flash Flooding & Isolated Severe Storms Possible Overnight
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Tuesday evening weather update for September 29, 2026. Weather Aware Days remain in effect for both Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 & 30, 2026 across the 30-County KLBK Forecast Area due to the potential of fl...
safety
Missing, endangered 75-year-old man found safe
FOUND SAFE: Lubbock Police say Manuel Alborta has been found safe as of 3:45 p.m. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police are asking for public help to locate 75-year-old Manuel Alborta. He is 5′7″, about 250 lbs, last seen in the 5000 block of Avenue Q wearing gray sweat pants an...
safety
Man arrested after Childress police find estimated $1 million of cocaine
CHILDRESS, Texas (KFDA) - Authorities arrested a man in Childress this month accused of trafficking an estimated $1 million worth of cocaine. Court documents state on Sept. 24, Childress police on patrol stopped a van near Avenue F for speeding. During the stop, the officer saw s...
safety
Police locate 75-year-old Manuel Alborta
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 29, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department found Manuel Alborta, 75, and marked him safe Sunday afternoon. The following details were made before Cerna was marked safe: Lubbock police offici...
News
KLBK’s Pet of the Day is Jeni! (9/29/26)
KLBK's Pet of Day segments air Monday through Thursday during our noon newscast.
Local
Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds and Flash Flooding all Possible Tuesday
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for September 29, 2026. Today's High - 80° Tonight's Low - 67° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower 70s to the upper 80s Tuesday. Winds will be from the south at about 10-15 mph....
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Ventura Place hosts Oktoberfest event with charity raffle
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 29, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- A Lubbock senior living community will host an Oktoberfest celebration on October 8, according to a press release. On Thursday, October 8, Ventura Place, located at 3026 54th St...
library
Wolfforth library hosts free Texas Writes workshop Oct. 3
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 29, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Wolfforth Library will host Texas Writes, a free half-day writing workshop featuring authors Chris Barton and Jennifer Ziegler on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10 a....
schools
Wayland’s Plainview undergraduate enrollment rises 12.1% for fall 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - According to a news release, undergraduate enrollment at Wayland Baptist University’s Plainview campus reached 711 students this fall, up 12.1% from in Fall 2025. The campus welcomed 392 freshmen and transfer students, its largest incoming class since 2016...
business
National Coffee Day: The drink deals and freebies available in Lubbock
Various Lubbock coffee shops, including Caffeination Station, 7 Brew, and Scooter's Coffee, will offer special deals and free items to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29....
library
Mahon Library remains closed Tuesday for ongoing water line repairs
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Due to ongoing water line repairs, Mahon Library will remain closed Tuesday, September 29.