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'The Blitz' Top Plays of the Week: Aug. 27-29
It was an exciting week of action to kick off another season of high school football across Lubbock and the South Plains. KLBK's 'The Blitz' highlighted the top five plays from the opening slate....
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Texas Rangers investigating deadly shooting in Morton
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting in Morton that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The shooting resulted in two deaths, DPS said. DPS said an update will be sent out o...
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Road work to limit access on MLK Jr. Boulevard starting Monday, Aug. 31
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A contractor working for the City of Lubbock Public Works Department will replace a broken water valve at the intersection of 66th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard starting Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Traffic along MLK Jr. Boulevard from Slaton Highw...
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1 seriously injured, 1 in custody after man found unconscious outside apartment complex at 28th & Slide
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police officers were called to an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Slide Road at 12:29 a.m. on Aug. 29 for a report of a civil disturbance involving an unconscious man outside an apartment. Upon arrival, officers located 27-year-old Gabriel T...
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United Family donates $500,000 at 35th annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - United Family and its vendor partners have raised $500,000 for 24 nonprofit organizations through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which takes place Aug. 30 and 31. Checks were presented to the 24 groups at a recognition event Sunda...
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18 former Red Raiders secure spots on 2026 NFL roster
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 31, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas-- Texas Tech Football announced that 18 former Red Raiders made the cut for the NFL 53-man rosters ahead of the 2026 NFL season, according to a social media post. The former Red Raide...
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1 suspect in custody; Texas Rangers continue to investigate deadly shooting in Morton
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting in Morton that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The shooting resulted in two deaths, DPS said. On Monday morning, the Cochran County...
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Texas Tech's Donovan Atwell files lawsuit in Lubbock seeking injunction
Texas Tech men's basketball guard Donovan Atwell has filed a lawsuit in Lubbock County seeking a temporary injunction ahead of the upcoming season.
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Lubbock company SIMFLO to supply water infrastructure in Central America
Lubbock-based company SIMFLO has been selected for a major municipal project in El Salvador to provide water infrastructure through high-efficiency vertical turbine pump bowl assemblies....
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Three charged in Lubbock organized retail theft ring
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police say a pair of homes and a flea market booth were at the center of an organized retail theft ring. Three people are charged with organized retail theft. New probable cause affidavits accuse Rebecca James, her grandson Mason Barron, and Ernest...
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The United Family donates $500K from Jacky Pierce Charity Classic to local non-profits
The United Family announced that it raised $500,000 from its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which will all be donated to local non-profit organizations....
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Children's Home inviting community to 37th Fall Festival
The Children's Home of Lubbock is excited to invite the community back for its 37th annual Lubbock Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3.
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Talking Points -- 8/30/26
LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Grace Gates talked with Ben Weinheimer, the president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeder's Association, about President Trump's new deal to try to lower the price of beef. To learn more about what this deal really means for ca...
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Investigation underway, 2 people killed in Morton shooting
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting in Morton, Texas, that resulted in two deaths early Sunday morning.
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College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
(AP) -Imagine the Dallas Cowboys threatening to sue the NFC East, then teams in the division saying they won’t play them unless they remove a player from their roster. No well-run pro sports league would dream of it. College sports? Threats, lawsuits and instability are now as co...
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Live fire training scheduled at Lubbock airport
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Live fire training has been scheduled at the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Training Facility for the following dates and times: Monday, August 31, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, from 8:0...
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Optimum donates $5K to Lubbock Boys and Girls Clubs for technology updates
Optimum presented the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lubbock with a $5,000 technology grant on Friday.
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Lubbock Police identify suspect in overnight assault
The Lubbock Police Department's Major Crimes Unit has identified the suspect in an assault that took place overnight on Saturday.
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Texas Tech adds quarterback Tommy Castellanos to the roster
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire announced Saturday that quarterback Tommy Castellanos has joined the Red Raider football program, where he will compete for the backup quarterback role behind Will Hammond. “It has been our intention since this past Decem...
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Red Raiders head coach announces Castellanos joining team as backup quarterback
With one week to go until the 2026 season opener for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, head coach Joey McGuire announced on Saturday that quarterback Tommy Castellanos will officially join the competition for backup quarterback behind Will Hammond....
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Man found unconscious with serious injuries, LPD investigating
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating at an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Slide Road where a man was found unconscious with serious injuries early Saturday morning. According to police officials, officers were orig...
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October 2026 Turkey Fest canceled
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The annual ‘Turkey Fest’ in the City of Turkey has been canceled. It was scheduled for October 15-17. Organizers say it is due to circumstances beyond their control. They say they are thankful for their supporters, volunteers, and bands over the years, and...
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‘Herd One’: the true meaning of community
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A family in Hereford isd lost their home and all of their belongings in a house fire this week. On Thursday, the district posted on social media, listing items they need, ranging from clothes to bedroom furniture, home appliances, and monetary donations. H...
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Members of O’Donnell Volunteer Fire Department deployed to assist with Ross Fire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Three firefighters with the O’Donnell Volunteer Fire Department will meet up and travel with a crew from Borden County.
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Optimum invests $6 million to strengthen network in Lubbock
News release and photos provided by Optimum - Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock – delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses...
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‘The Blitz’ Week 1 highlights and scores
High school football has finally made its return across Lubbock and the South Plains and KLBK's 'The Blitz' is here to break down all the excitement.
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New details: Thursday jet ski crash involved Texas Tech softball players
According to a spokesperson for Texas Tech Softball, members of TTU's softball program were the three people injured in a jet ski crash Thursday afternoon....
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‘Big Wheels deliver meals’ to homebound Lubbock residents
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock leaders volunteered their lunch breaks to make sure more than a thousand people received a meal on Friday. Big Wheels Deliver Meals gives homebound, elderly and disabled people a chance to eat a hot meal and see a familiar face. Lubbock leaders - l...
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How are you, really?: National Wellness Month starts conversation on mental health
August is National Wellness Month, but many people have misconceptions about what wellness is, according to local mental health professionals.
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MLK Jr. SDA Church hosts Family and Friends Breakfast
Looking for something to do Saturday morning that involves free food and a chance to mingle with members of the community? Martin Luther King Jr. SDA-Church in East Lubbock is hosting a 'Family and Friends' day and community breakfast....
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Custom scent shop helps customers relive previous memories
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For 17 years, Terri Arthur, owner of Fragrance of Heaven, has helped people relive their memories by helping them make their own custom scents. Making a custom scent Arthur walked us through the process of creating a custom scent. Customers pick the scents...
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Lubbock veteran and wife searching for new beginning after fire destroys their RV
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Shelly and James Stratton met a little more than two years ago and they found a connection almost immediately. “He’s been a great support,” Shelly said. “We’ve supported each other. We’ve had our differences, but what marriage doesn’t? We have a real stron...
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Local NAACP to hold data center panel to address concerns
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The NAACP's (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Lubbock Branch will host a Data Center Education Panel on Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the MCM E...
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Man charged following Lynn County crash that killed 17-year-old
The Lynn County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has released an update regarding the fatal collision on August 15 that took the life of 17-year-old Ariel Santos....
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Victor Yanez sentenced to 50 years for Joshua Rios murder
Victor Yanez was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Friday for the April 2025 fatal shooting of Joshua Rios outside a Lubbock bar.
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Lubbock family seeks $1 million after Amigos store sex assault
The parents of a sexual assault victim have filed a lawsuit against Albertsons and United Supermarkets following an April 2026 incident at a Lubbock Amigos grocery store....
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Wayland prayer garden groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 9
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- Wayland Baptist University is welcoming members of the community, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wayland P...
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Mental Health Resources: Where Lubbock students, families can find help
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- A new school year can bring excitement, new opportunities and a fresh start. But for students, teachers, parents and families, major life changes can also bring stress, anxiety and...
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Lubbock VA to host candlelight vigil in honor of Suicide Prevention Month
The Lubbock VA Clinic is scheduled to host its second Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention Month on September 12, 2026, featuring activities and resources for veterans and the community....
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash on Highway 84
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office responded to a crash at 7:50 a.m. Friday morning involving a motorcycle on eastbound Highway 84 near FM 1585. LCSO confirmed the motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, Slaton Fire Departm...