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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (8/17/26)
Highs Tuesday will range from the lower to the upper 100s.
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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (8/18/26)
Highs Tuesday will range from the lower to the upper 100s.
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Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A petition aiming to pause data center development in Lubbock will now go before city council. The effort was guided by Stephen Sanders, founder of Citizens of Lubbock Against Data Centers. He said enough signatures have been validated by the city secretar...
safety
Late-night Lubbock pursuit leads to felony arrest, multiple charges
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office said that 29-year-old Simon Garcia, the driver in an August 14 pursuit that ended in a crash, has been arrested.
government
Lubbock ISD responds to Turning Point USA over library books
Lubbock ISD issued a statement addressing concerns over library materials and announced a board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to discuss the issue....
government
Save Lubbock data center petition moves to city council
After being filed with the city secretary on August 3, the data center petition backed by Save Lubbock was validated and will head to the Lubbock City Council....
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Lubbock expected to hit 500K residents, LEDA explains the continued growth
Lubbock is projected to reach a population of half a million due to ongoing infrastructure investment, job availability, and expansion into suburban and outlying areas....
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Hope for Minds hosts 7th Annual Color Run/Walk/Roll in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock tradition continues under a new name as Hope for Minds — formerly known as Team Luke Hope for Minds — invites the community to its 7th Annual Color Run/Walk/Roll. The family-friendly and fully accessible event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, ...
schools
Turning Point USA challenging books at Lubbock ISD libraries
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Turning Point USA of Lubbock says some books on Lubbock ISD library shelves are harmful and illegal under Texas law. The group, along with Citizens for Education Reform and Behind the Shelves, continued the discussion at a media conference Monday night at ...
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Registration hits capacity for inaugural West Texas Women in Technology Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Registration has reached full capacity for the City of Lubbock’s inaugural West Texas Women in Technology Luncheon, city officials announced. The event, hosted by City of Lubbock Chief Information Officer Jennifer Frescaz, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 2...
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Cornyn: Lubbock to receive more than $200K for law enforcement equipment
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $219,215 in federal grant funding to the City of Lubbock to enhance public safety and equip law enforcement with updated technology. The funding will pay for a forensic 3D...
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Lubbock West Texas women in technology event reaches capacity
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 18, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock announced that registration for the upcoming inaugural West Texas Women in Technology luncheon is at capacity. This is hopefully the first of many of these offe...
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Progressive expands college athletics investment with Texas Tech field logo
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Progressive Insurance announced an expanded investment in college athletics through a new agreement with Texas Tech and 12 other football programs and their Learfield partners. The agreement places Progressive on-field branding at Texas Tech, Boise State, ...
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Heat Remains Around the Region
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday night weather update for August 17, 2026. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 72°. Winds: SSE→SW 8-12 MPH.Tomorrow: Mostly clear. High of 101°. Winds: SSW 12-18 MPH. TONIGHT: Mostly clear sky conditions are expec...
schools
Texas Tech Athletics to Launch ‘Red Raider Loyalty’ Ticket Reservation System
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech Athletics is introducing a brand-new student ticket loyalty program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The new “Red Raider Loyalty” program will allow students to reserve seats in advance for home events at both Galaxy Stadium and United ...
safety
Lubbock police supply manager keeps officers equipped
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lisa Pederson is the acquisition and supply manager for the Lubbock Police Department, supplying anything an officer may need. She ensures everyone that wears the badge is prepared for any event. “Anything that really outfits an officer we have the supply ...
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Burn bans remain in effect across most of South Plains, all of Panhandle
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Outdoor burning is restricted across a majority of the South Plains and all of the Panhandle due to persistent hot and dry conditions. Lubbock, Hockley, Dickens, Gaines, Dawson, Borden and Scurry counties are not under burn restrictions. Refer to the map t...
safety
New Deal fire and EMS crews to hold wildland fire training tonight
NEW DEAL, Texas (KCBD) - New Deal Fire and EMS crews are conducting a wildland fire training tonight. The training will start around 6:30 p.m. at the fire station near North Broadway and Macalester Avenue. Residents who notice smoke, flames or the smell of something burning near ...
safety
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic backed up on Loop 289 from Marsha Sharp Frwy. to Slide Rd.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Crews are responding to a crash on West and South Loop 289. It has southbound/eastbound traffic backed up from Slide Road to the Marsha Sharp Freeway. This report is just after 6 p.m. Lubbock Police report no serious injuries....
safety
Clovis Police issue warrant, seek suspect in shooting
The Clovis Police Department issued an arrest warrant for David Leandrew Delhoyo in connection with a shooting that occurred on August 9, 2026.
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At’l Do Farms honors America’s 250th with Statue of Liberty corn maze design
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - At’l Do Farms has announced its 2026 corn maze design, “America 250,” which features the Statue of Liberty carved into its Lubbock County field. The seasonal attraction, located at 6323 FM 1294, will be open from Sept. 12 through Nov. 7. In addition to the...
schools
United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's host 16th annual Teachers on Rise program
United Supermarkets and Mrs. Baird's will host a kick-off event on August 19 to launch the 16th annual Teachers on the Rise program, which recognizes local teachers through monthly nominations....
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Raising Cane's celebrates 30 years with limited edition toy
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Lubbock's Raising Cane's will sell a limited-edition plush puppy starting August 27, with proceeds supporting the South Plains SPCA....
business
More than a cup: The story behind Evermore Coffee
Kyndra and Dillan Cullifer launched Evermore Coffee in Lubbock, transitioning their shared passion for brewing into a growing business that operates two mobile carts with aspirations for a permanent storefront....
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Coroner's office releases new details in death of actress Hayden Panettiere
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Red Raiders land second-highest preseason rank ever
Texas Tech football secured its second-highest preseason ranking in program history at No. 12 in the AP poll ahead of its upcoming season opener against Abilene Christian....
Local
Mostly Dry and Hot for Monday and Rest of the Week
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for August 17, 2026. Today's High - 98° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: Summer heat continues across the area. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s on the Caprock, to the lower 100s off t...
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KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (8/17/26)
Highs Monday will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s.
safety
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville” while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, has died. She was 36. Police said Panettiere was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, s...
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Two armed suspects rob juvenile at South Plains Mall
Two unknown suspects robbed a juvenile at gunpoint at the South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday evening.
parks
Dickey represents Texas Tech on Walter Camp Award watch list
Preseason awards continue to roll out and Texas Tech remains a staple with each new release. Running back Cameron Dickey was tabbed to the Walter Camp Award watch list....
safety
O'Donnell teen dead, several injured after head-on collision in Lynn County
A 17-year-old female passenger died and several others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lynn County, Texas, after a driver traveled onto the wrong side of US Highway 380....
Local
Texas Tech leading charge in irrigation research to combat drought, aquifer use
Most of Lubbock County is considered in a moderate drought, which puts a strain on groundwater resources and Texas Tech is researching how farms can get the most out of every drop of water....
safety
Car crash survivor recovers as Lubbock community steps in to help
A Lubbock crash survivor is recovering from a broken femur after a deadly wreck that killed his passenger.
business
Lubbock TRA chapter tees up 14th annual golf tournament to support future
The Lubbock Chapter of the Texas Restaurant is getting ready to tee off their 14th annual golf tournament.
schools
Talking Points -- August 16, 2026
KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down and talked about Governor Greg Abbott's visit to Lubbock and his new school safety initiative aimed at targeting predators inside the classroom....
safety
3 O’Donnell students seriously injured in lunchtime crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Four students from O’Donnell ISD were injured in a wreck that happened during lunchtime on Thursday. DPS says three of the juveniles were seriously injured. One was transported by helicopter; two others were taken to the hospital by EMS. The fourth suffere...
safety
Local volunteer departments fight fire near Idalou
Multiple volunteer fire crews battled a fire near the 5000 block of East County Road 6420 near Idalou on Sunday afternoon.
Local
Tyson Foods’ beef production restructuring to benefit the Amarillo facility
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Tyson Foods is closing three of its beef plant and packaging operation sites across the U.S. This is affecting its beef facilities in Eagle Mountain, Utah; Pasco, Washington; and Joslin, Illinois. The move comes as the U.S. faces a multi-year beef supply s...
government
ID requirements for mail-in voting in Texas reinstated by federal appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated multiple provisions of a 2021 legally contested Texas election integrity law that, among other things, created an ID requirement for mail-in ballots and applications. A lower court blocked those changes in March....
safety
LPD called to robbery at South Plains Mall, no shots fired
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police confirm that they were called to a robbery in progress at South Plains Mall around 7 p.m. but no shots were fired and no one is currently in custody. We’ll continue to update this story as more details are confirmed....
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State of Texas: One point separates Paxton, Talarico in Senate poll
The Texas race for a U.S. Senate seat is still extremely close, according to the latest poll from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar Media.
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IN-PERSON Town Hall for Veterans at Hobbs, NM Clinic
BIG SPRING, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) will host an in-person Veteran town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time at the WTVAHCS Hobbs VA Clinic. All West Texas Veterans, their families and caregivers are inv...