Trial starts for Lubbock man accused of killing Joshua Rios
Jury selection has begun for the trial of Victor Yanez, a Lubbock man accused of fatally shooting Joshua Rios during a dispute outside a bar in April 2025.
Jury selection has begun for the trial of Victor Yanez, a Lubbock man accused of fatally shooting Joshua Rios during a dispute outside a bar in April 2025.
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After rumblings of a potential second location in Lubbock, H-E-B made the move official earlier this year and it is now appears to be coming sooner rather than later.
Mo's Productions is scheduled to host its first-ever Coffee Fest in downtown Lubbock on Saturday, November 21, 2026, featuring coffee tastings, workshops, and a barista latte art competition.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University opened the fall semester Monday with more than 45,000 students for the first time in university history. Texas Tech’s enrollment stands at 45,812 students, an increase of more than 3,859 students from a year ago. This marks the fifth consecutive year ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized after an early morning RV fire in east Lubbock County. Lubbock Fire Rescue says just before 6 a.m., crews responded to reports of an RV on fire at the Lubbock RV Park near the 4800 block of I-27. Upon arrival, crews found one RV engulfed in flame...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock Police officer shot an armed man who police say led them on a chase, fired shots multiple times and threatened officers in east Lubbock Monday morning. The suspect later died at the hospital. Police Chief Seth Herman said around 9:43 a.m., officers responded to r...
Jury selection has begun for the trial of Victor Yanez, a Lubbock man accused of fatally shooting Joshua Rios during a dispute outside a bar in April 2025.
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews are on scene of a large fire in Seminole, Texas. Just after 3:30 p.m., officials said the fire was under control and firefighters were targeting hot spots. Smoke was visible this afternoon from Hobbs, about 25 miles away. It’s less visible now that th...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -A new document on the construction date for H-E-B’s second store in Lubbock has been filed. H-E-B’s Managing Director of Public Affairs previously said the store will be built at 19th St. and W. Loop 289, which is specifically at the southwest corner of 19th St. and Frankfo...
A 20-year-old man named James Mayer was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Lubbock, Texas, on Monday morning after refusing to comply with police orders during a pursuit.
Emergency crews responded to a fire in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Gaines County, Texas.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- For Krista Hicks and George Herrera, J's Creamery has always been the place to grab something sweet. Now, after years of dates, memories, and shared favorite orders, the local ice cream shop has be...
CLOVIS, New Mexico -- The New Mexico State Police Department announced that the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday involving the Curry County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), according to a press release. The Investigation Bure...
CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KFDA) - The New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Curry County. On Sunday, August 23, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a shooting involving the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Around 12:26 p.m., the C...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Traffic increased in Lubbock and Levelland Monday as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College began their fall semester. Drivers were advised to watch for increased traffic on 19th Street and Highway 114 heading toward Levelland. Texas T...
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- KAMC previously reported on Thursday that for the first time in school history, Texas Tech opened the 2026 fall semester with more than 45,000 students and another record number of first time-in-co...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say one person has died after a Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of 98th & Quaker. Around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found the driver of a SUV, 84-year-old Jerry Burgess, and the drive...
One person sustained burn injuries in an accidental RV fire caused by an unattended stovetop near the 4800 block of Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Citibus will launch Phase One of its approved 5-Year Service Plan on Monday, Sept. 28, introducing one new route and three redesigned routes. The plan was adopted in November 2024. The updated routes incorporate and streamline portions of existing routes. Phase One include...
A suspect sustained serious injuries following a shots-fired call and a brief police chase in Lubbock, Texas, on the morning of August 24, 2026.
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit has identified the man pronounced deceased after a Friday afternoon crash in South Lubbock. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported o...
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for August 24, 2026. Today's High - 107° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Dangerous heat is expected across the South and Rolling Plains Monday afternoon. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s. W...
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man is in custody following a police chase that began in Amarillo and ended in Hale County Sunday night. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the chase began around 8:30 p.m. inside Amarillo when troopers were asked to assist by Amarillo police. The driv...
Highs Monday will range between 105° to 115° areawide.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Lubbock County Democratic Party issued a statement condemning a social media post made Saturday by the Lubbock Young Republicans, which critics described as containing offensive racial rhetoric. Lubbock Young Republicans posted this photo on Facebook Saturday, while cam...
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44-year-old Eugenio Ibarra has been arrested following a police pursuit that began in Clovis, N.M. and ended in a standoff in Muleshoe on Sunday afternoon.
This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with the Texas State Board of Education Chair Aaron Kinsey to talk about the back-to-school season, including how Bluebonnet Learning is affecting learning across the state.
On Saturday, August 22, at around 7:03 p.m., Crosbyton officials responded to the 200 block of North Ashshire regarding an observation of black smoke.
The Lubbock County Democratic Party is speaking out on a viral social media post posted by the Lubbock Young Republicans.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer is inviting community members from all districts to join him for a morning conversation at the upcoming “Coffee with the Mayor” event. The event is scheduled for Monday, August 24, starting at 7:00 a.m. It will be held on the second floor of the...
Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer announced that he will host the latest "Coffee with the Mayor" event on Monday, August 24.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is hosting an Open House and ribbon-cutting from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on August 27. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon filled with community and connection. Enjoy refreshments, take a tour, and meet the faces behind the heart of Lubbock’s volu...
CROSBYTON, Texas (KCBD) - The Crosby County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of North Ayrshire in Crosbyton at just after 7 p.m. Saturday to assist the Crosbyton Police Department and Crosbyton Fire Department with a structure fire. Crosbyton police had detained one individual before d...
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The Trump administration temporarily stopped construction on a controversial border security infrastructure project in Big Bend National Park. The move comes after bipartisan pushback to the plan.
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TURKEY, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Turkey is monitoring another leak at its water tower after crews recently made major repairs. Officials announced Saturday that the tower is leaking again but said plans are in place to address the issue. Water service remains operational, and a boil water notic...
Lubbock Animal Services have released their metrics for the week of Friday, August 14, through Thursday, August 20.
Students made their way back to school just over a week ago, and now football is ready to make its return at Lubbock ISD.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The New Deal Volunteer Fire and EMS Department is hosting its 7th annual Fallen First Responders Remembrance Run/Walk on September 5th. First responders are encouraged to walk in full uniform or gear, while runners and ruckers are encouraged to participate in the 5k and 10...
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