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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (8/25/26)
Tuesday's highs will range from the lower to the upper 100s.
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Border reopens to Mexican cattle imports as U.S. works to contain screwworm
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The U.S. reopened the border crossing in Arizona to cattle imports from Mexico on Monday, as part of a phased plan to control the spread of the New World screwworm. Border closure and cattle inventory The border closure began in May of last year over conce...
schools
Texas Tech alum appointed judge by Gov. Abbott
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A Texas Tech law school alum will now serve as judge of the 245th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, north of Austin. Jason Bramow was appointed on Monday by Governor Greg Abbott. Bramow currently serves as deputy general counsel in th...
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Lubbock VFW to remember 13 who died during withdrawal from Afghanistan
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock veteran community is inviting people to attend a remembrance service this week for American service members killed in the Middle East five years ago. The service will honor the 13 military members who died during the American withdrawal from Af...
parks
Inspectors to check Maxey Park neighborhood for code violations Wednesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Inspectors with the Code Administration Department will be out in the Maxey Park neighborhood on Wednesday looking for violations, from 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Code enforcement will have a field office set up in the parking lot of the Maxey Community Center wher...
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Lubbock Veteran travels over 11,000 miles for Down syndrome awareness
16 days later, Navy veteran Rusty Dailey finished a long but meaningful journey around 23 states for the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on August 18, traveling over 11,000 miles for Down syndrome awareness....
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Texico under boil water notice after water leak repairs
UPDATE: Texico is now under a boil water notice after water lead repairs. TEXICO, N.M. (KCBD) - The city of Texico will completely shut down its water system Wednesday morning. City leaders said the shutoff will last about an hour, from 9 to 10 a.m. Crews are scheduled to repair ...
business
Construction date set for second H-E-B location in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Construction will soon begin on a second H-E-B location in Lubbock. The start date of Dec. 21 was confirmed in October, when a developmental site plan review was completed with the city. The grocery store will be built at the site of the former Yates Floor...
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Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28
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. ...
schools
Lubbock Christian University marks 70 years of enrollment
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Christian University is celebrating 70 years of enrollment this year. University leaders said their greatest accomplishment over the decades has been the students they prepare for the workforce. Dr. Kent Gallaher, LCU provost, said “We believe it’s...
safety
'It's still money!': Lubbock man charged with assault after dispute over $2
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- 23-year-old Kaden Wheeling was arrested and charged following a physical altercation in Lubbock over allegedly owed money. According to court documents, officers with the Lubbock M...
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Lubbock's 2nd H-E-B set to begin construction this year
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....
business
Mo Productions brewing up something special with Coffee Fest
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....
schools
Texas Tech enrollment tops 45,000 students for first time
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 ...
safety
1 person injured after early morning RV fire, LFR says
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 ...
government
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....
business
New filing for construction date on second H-E-B location in Lubbock
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 19t...
safety
Police identify 20-year-old killed after East Lubbock Officer-Involved Shooting
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....
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City of Amarillo provides update on water conservation efforts
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo provided an update today on water conservation efforts. On August 17, the City of Amarillo moved into Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan due to the state of the water reservoir. Stage 1 of the plan is implemented when demand or n...
safety
Emergency crews on scene at Gaines County fire, details limited
Emergency crews responded to a fire in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Gaines County, Texas.
business
A sweet surprise engagement at Lubbock's J's Creamery
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- For Krista Hix 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 cr...
safety
Man arrested in Bailey County after Clovis officer-involved shooting pursuit
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 I...
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Man charged after police chase, shooting at officers from Clovis into Texas
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 ...
schools
Texas Tech hits record enrollment of over 45,000 students
Enrollment at Texas Tech reached a historic 45,812 students this fall, driven by a 39% increase in first-time college enrollments since 2024.
safety
Early morning fire near Interstate 27 leaves one person injured
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.
safety
LPD identifies the man killed in South Lubbock car crash
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 on the crash at the intersection of 98th Street and Quaker Avenue ...
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Dangerous Heat Expected Across the Region Monday
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 ...
safety
Amarillo man arrested after chase with multiple agencies ends in Hale County
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...
safety
Police identify man killed in south Lubbock crash
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 Burge...
safety
LPD: Police shoot, kill armed suspect who fired shots, led officers on chase in East Lubbock
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 officers responded to re...
safety
Suspect dies following Lubbock officer-involved shooting
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.
safety
Texas Tech police highlight safety technology
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 L...
safety
Crews report commercial structure fire in Seminole has now been contained
GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a large fire in Seminole Monday afternoon. 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 mile...
safety
1 arrested after police chase from Clovis ends in Muleshoe
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....
government
Talking Points -- August 23, 2026
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....
safety
Suspect arrested after fire in north Crosbyton Saturday
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.