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Man sentenced to 17 years after injuring Lubbock deputies during chase
Ramon Flores Jr., 28, was sentenced to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting two deputies during a 2024 incident in Lubbock, Texas.
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Support Covenant Children’s annual Spirit of Children fundraiser
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Spooky season is here, and Covenant Children’s is brewing up a spooktacular partnership with Spirit Halloween for the 17th annual Spirit of Children fundraiser. This collaboration invites the community to channel their inner superhero by purchasing costume...
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Fall & Winter irrigation restrictions effective October 1
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock’s annual fall and winter irrigation restrictions become effective on today, October 1, 2026 and will continue through March 31, 2027. Year-round irrigation restrictions reduce the peak demand on our water system. Irrigation restrictions...
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Emergency crews responded to aircraft incident in Scurry County
Three occupants of an aircraft were uninjured following an incident north of Winston Field in Snyder, Texas, which is currently being investigated by the NTSB and FAA....
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National 4H Week Oct 4 - Oct 10
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - National 4-H Week in 2026 takes place from October 4 to October 10, celebrating the National 4-H Council youth development program. Dates: October 4 – October 10, 2026 (held during the first full week of October annually). Theme: “Beyond Ready,” focusing o...
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Lubbock Cooper ISD honors Dr. Sarah Allen after death
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of October 1, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Cooper ISD announced Thursday morning that the Director of Career and Technical Education, Dr. Sarah Allen, has died. Cooper ISD said the following about Dr. Allen in a stat...
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President Trump honors Lubbock business owner at White House
President Donald J. Trump honored Lubbock business owner Gabe Vitela during the White House's official Hispanic Heritage Month Reception.
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Lubbock-Cooper ISD mourning death of CTE Director Dr. Sarah Allen
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock-Cooper ISD’s director of career and technical education, Dr. Sarah Allen, has died. The district announced her death on its Facebook page . Allen worked with Lubbock-Cooper ISD as a teacher and director for 15 years. Services for Allen will be held...
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Cooler Temperatures and Drier Conditions for Thursday
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Thursday morning weather update for October 1, 2026. Today's High - 77° Tonight's Low - 55° Today: A cold front will continue to push thru the area, leaving a wide range of temperatures Thursday. Highs will be in the l...
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Texas Rangers investigate in-custody death of 67-year-old Castro County inmate
CASTRO COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Texas Rangers are investigating a Castro County inmate’s death. A report published last week shows that jail personnel at Castro County Jail did not see any signs of illness during the book-in of 67-year-old Steven S. Rivera. Rivera entered the jail ...