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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Power and Light is set to begin receiving its full transmission revenue in January 2027, marking the end of a five-year period during which the utility withheld a portion of those funds to offset costs for ERCOT ratepayers statewide. Discussions ab...
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Texas State Representative Cody Vasut is working with the parents of deceased medical student Vaibhav Duggal to draft legislation requiring universities to provide advocates for students undergoing disciplinary proceedings....
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Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District is implementing 'The Standard,' a new initiative requiring students from Pre-K through high school to master eighteen core values alongside a volunteer mentorship program....
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Lubbock-Cooper ISD is partnering with Texas Tech's K-12 program to offer qualifying students virtual enrollment through August 25.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A theatrical production of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is scheduled for four nights at The Historic Baker Building in downtown Lubbock, running Aug. 13-16, 2026. The production is independently produced by Miranda Gunkel in sponsorship with The Historic Baker ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man was arrested on a murder charge after a shooting early Saturday, July 25 that left another man dead, according to an affidavit. The following week, the defense released a statement that the shooter was legally defending himself and his proper...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A steakhouse and sushi bar is back open after inspectors found almost 60 violations during their latest health inspection. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at 6810 Milwaukee had 58 violations. Because of a score below 70, the facility was temporarily s...
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After sending Cam Dickey to the Maxwell Award preseason watch list, Texas Tech had three Red Raiders under consideration for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy....
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Princeton Ugwu was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide after a 2023 drunk driving accident in Lubbock killed an Uber driver and her passenger....
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While many students are getting ready for a new school year, one Smyer High School student is focused on something much bigger.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock woman is hospitalized with severe injuries and pleading for the community’s help after an out-of-control driver crashed into her home, leaving her trapped in the wreckage. Antionette White was watching television at her home in the Parkway-Cherry...
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Little Red Nursery is scheduled to host its sixth annual Lavender Festival on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, featuring approximately 100 local vendors, food trucks, and live music....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Saint Francis Ministries is asking the community to help restock its emergency supply closet, which provides essential items to children entering foster care, and to families working toward reunification. The nonprofit serves as a community-based care cont...
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LUBBOCK, Texas — A Lubbock mother is sharing her son’s story in hopes of warning other families about the potential dangers of kratom. Shannon Coulter’s 19-year-old son, Nathan, died in July 2022. His autopsy listed mitragynine toxicity, the primary active compound found in krato...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Beginning Friday, August 7, 2026, The City of Lubbock says crews will close Redbud Avenue near Parkway Drive to install piping. The work is scheduled to be completed by August 12, weather permitting. The City urges motorists to use an alternate route if po...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock-area organizations, churches and local businesses are hosting free back-to-school events giving families multiple opportunities across the city to get ready for the upcoming school year. Saturday, August 1 Citywide Back-2-School Bash 10:00 a.m. - 2...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from United Supermarkets) Amigos grocery stores across the region will host health fairs for guests on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first 50 attendees at each location will receive a complimentary drawstring bag with f...
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The Wolfforth Farmers Market will host Pickle Fest 2026 on August 8 and 9, featuring various vendors, food, drinks, and themed merchandise.
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Amigo's grocery stores are scheduled to host health fairs featuring free screenings, immunizations, and community resources on Saturday, August 8.
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The Buddy Holly Center will host the West Texas Watercolor Society's 4th Annual Signature Show, featuring works juried by artist Janet Rogers, from August 7 through September 20, 2026....
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday voted to eliminate a long-standing rule capping the number of households a single broadcaster can reach nationwide, a move the commission said is necessary to better help television networks compete with the rapid growth of ...
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ANDREWS, Texas (KOSA) - Andrews police officers responded to a reported stabbing at Lakeside Park at around 12:30 a.m. According to the Andrews Police Department, while officers were responding, they received more information that the victim had been taken from the scene by a pri...
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GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - SpaceX has released a video showing what the massive Terafab project just approved in Grimes County could look like. In a post on X Thursday morning , a video shows what the massive building and campus could look like in the area near Gibbons Creek. ...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 6, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- If you've been on a walk around your neighborhood, driven past a middle or elementary school or spent time at a city park, chances are you've come across a Little Free Library. Whil...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Spirit of ‘45 Day at the Silent Wings Museum is all about gratitude. A day to reflect on, honor and express appreciation for the sacrifices and contributions of the World War II generation. - When: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Where:...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 6, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Sunday, August 9, the Silent Wings Museum will be celebrating Spirit of '45 Day, a day of gratitude for the efforts of citizens of all ages and abilities working on the Home Fron...
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The Pentatonix will perform at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, on December 17 as part of their new Christmas In The City Tour.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal group Pentatonix is bringing their 2026 ‘Christmas in the City Tour’ to Lubbock. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. The acapella group will be at the United Supermarkets Arena...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, City begins budget workshops The Lubbock City Council and city staff members held their first budget workshop ahead of the coming fiscal year The city manage proposed a pay raise for city staff, along with increases to the water rate and...
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LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Thursday morning weather update for August 6, 2026. Today's High - 97° Tonight's Low - 72° Today: Summer heat continues Thursday. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s, on the Caprock, to the lower 100s, off the C...
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Highs Thursday will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock began its annual budget workshop process in council chambers Wednesday, opening what City Manager Jarrett Atkinson described as a nearly month-long process. “Today is day one of a nearly 30-day process,” Atkinson said. Councilman-elect ...
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Provided by Office of the Texas Governor AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant totaling more than $8 million to strengthen electric reliability for Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association members in the Texas Panh...
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ANDERSON, Texas (KBTX) - Nearly 900 Grimes County residents signed a petition asking county commissioners to require stronger protections before approving tax breaks or incentives for large-scale industrial projects — a direct response to the county’s handling of SpaceX’s propose...
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LUBBOCK, Texas — The nonprofit Hope for Minds is inviting the community to take part in its annual Color Run later this month, raising money to support families caring for children with brain injuries. The event will begin at 9 am on August 22nd at Lubbock-Cooper High School. Par...
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LUBBOCK, Texas -- A pastor and his wife have started a non-profit called 'The Barn Ministry,' which is a free retreat for pastors and ministers going through a tough time to decompress and recharge while receiving encouraging words from the owners. Pastor Michael and Deeann Page ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Saint Francis Ministries is collecting food and hygiene products to stock up its brand-new emergency needs closet, designed to support local foster children and reunifying families during after-hours crises. For many case workers and families, emergency si...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We have an update in our ongoing KCBD Investigates series Testing Trust . Two Lubbock financial advisers, Joshua Allen and Michael Cox, are accused of running a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme. And now their business affiliate has been ordered to forfeit...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 36-year-old Anthony Herrera was taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center on Thursday morning, after Lubbock Police caught him doing 143 miles per hour on a motorcycle on Loop 88. He was charged with reckless driving and is currently being held on $4,00...
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Lubbock Meals on Wheels is seeking more volunteers to meet growing demand as the nonprofit serves over 1,100 residents across Lubbock and Wolfforth.
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LUBBOCK, Texas — Cotton is king in Lubbock, but one local farmer is using her green thumb to bring some color to the South Plains. SkyGardens is a flower farm in Levelland, off of FM 1585. The founder, Skyler Richardson, is a graduate of Lubbock Christian University and comes fro...
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TULIA, Texas (KFDA) - The State Fire Marshals Office is investigating an explosion at a quadplex in Tulia. The building is located on South Austin Avenue in Tulia. The Tulia Fire Chief confirmed the explosion took place on Monday night. A fire call came in around 1:30 a.m. Tuesda...
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LUBBOCK, Texas — It's no secret that Texas has a very present Latino population, and with that population comes the various cultures and languages that each person brings to a Texas community. And for Lubbock in 2024, the U.S. Census shows just that. With a population total of 30...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Walking into United Supermarket on 130 th and Indiana on a Tuesday morning, the sound of distinct rhythmic clinking can be heard from Mahjong tiles being shuffled across a table. But for the local women gathered around it, the centuries-old Chinese game is...
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Lubbock is set to launch its first Halloween parade, titled Haunted Hollow on Broadway, which will feature free floats, costumes, and music starting at 10 a.m. on October 31, 2026....
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Lubbock runner Tiffany Walker is scheduled to compete in the Great World Race from November 15 to November 21, 2026, attempting to run seven marathons across seven continents while raising money for The Trevor Project....
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The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts is seeking food trucks and various vendors for its upcoming Hub City Renaissance Faire on October 24, 2026....
