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KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (8/3/26)
Monday's highs will range from the upper 90s to the middle 100s.
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Tim Green wins Lubbock City Council District 4 election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Unofficial results from the Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff show Tim Green winning with 61 percent of the vote over Gary Boren, who received 39 percent. District 4 covers parts of central and south Lubbock. “I wanna grow the city and produce more re...
safety
Teen driver died after self-inflicted gunshot wound before crash, LPD says
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police are investigating a crash early Sunday morning that left one person dead. Just after 3 a.m., a Lubbock police officer witnessed a crash on the northbound access road of I-27 and Marsha Sharp Freeway. The driver, 18-year-old JaZayden Lozano, ...
business
TxDOT Lubbock District to host small business outreach event Aug. 11
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Texas Department of Transportation’s Lubbock District will host a “Doing Business with TxDOT” event on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lubbock District Mesquite Training Center, 135 Slaton Road. The event is designed to connect small ...
government
Lubbock district judge announces retirement after nearly 16 years on the bench
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - District Judge John “Trey” McClendon has announced his retirement from the 137th District Court of Lubbock County, effective Aug. 7, 2026. McClendon’s legal career spans more than three decades. Before his election to the bench, he worked for the Seventh C...
safety
Lubbock restaurant support family affected by I-27 accident
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock's Rachael's Restaurant is hosting a fundraiser Tuesday, August 4, for the families affected by the tragic I-27 accident that left three dead on Thursday, July 24. In a social post, Rachael's Restaurant said, "Our hearts are with the families affected by ...
government
Talking Points - 8/2/26
LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC’s Jen Phillips breaks down "Project Infrared," Lubbock's new data center that never got a vote passed through City Council. KAMC's Grace Gates talked with LEDA President and CEO John Osborne about why the data center was not ann...
safety
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Buffalo Springs Lake
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A motorcyclist died following a crash on a road at Buffalo Springs Lake Saturday evening. The Buffalo Springs Lake Police Department reports Austin Deyarmon, 29, was riding at a high rate of speed and apparently lost control. Investigators said he crashed ...
government
Early voting results lean towards Tim Green for Lubbock City Council District 4
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Early voting results on Saturday leaned towards Tim Green for the runoff special election for Lubbock City Council District 4. Green and Gary Boren went against each other in June, but since neither party received the majority vote, the two were sent to a runoff...
safety
Update: 18-year-old shot before colliding into pole
LUBBOCK, Texas -- As of Sunday, August 2, the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting and collision in Central Lubbock. According to a Lubbock Police press release, an officer observed a collision involving a passenger car at 3:02 a.m. near the 300 bl...
safety
Homeowners lose everything in Saturday morning structure fire
IDALOU, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire in East Lubbock County early Saturday morning, according to a West Carlisle Fire Department Facebook post. West Carlisle Fire Department was called to Redwood Avenue and East 2nd Street to assist Idalo...
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Lubbock Animal Services shares weekly Metrics for July 24-30
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) has released its weekly metrics from Sunday, July 24 to Friday, July 30th. For monthly metrics and other information regarding volunteering, fostering or adopting through LAS, visit mylubbock.us/AnimalServices....
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Clear The Shelters Campaign returns to LAS for 12th year
Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) have joined NBCUniversal Local's 12th annual Clear event for the ninth consecutive year.
safety
Lubbock man charged with felony Battery at Miami restaurant
47-year-old Lubbock man Daniel Ramirez was arrested by Miami Police and charged with felony Battery after allegedly attacking her on Sunday, July 26 at a Hard Rock Cafe in Miami's Bayside Marketplace....
schools
Lubbock business gives away free school supplies, Aug 1
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Max Home Furnishings is hosting a Back to School event on Saturday, August 1, to help prepare students for the new school year! From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., guests can receive free school supplies and grab a bite to eat from a variety of food vendors that will be on ...
government
Lubbock County elections administrator retires after 23 years, veteran steps in to lead office
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Roxzine Stinson is retiring as Lubbock County Elections Administrator after 23 years with the office, calling the experience a blessing even as she described her departure as bittersweet. “It’s been a blessing. This county has been a blessing,” Stinson sai...
Local
Court upholds life sentence for man who kidnapped, sexually assaulted Lubbock teen
A U.S. District Court denied Thomas John Boukamp's motion to vacate his life sentence for the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a Lubbock teenager.
government
Today is election day for Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff election
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Saturday is Election Day in the runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4. Homebuilder Tim Green is facing off against former city councilman Gary Boren after winning 47% of the vote back in June. Boren got 38%, leading to a runoff. Election Day ...
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Lubbock baker serving up inspiration at Cupcake Empire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Darquan Rogers can often be found around the Hub City with a treat in hand — a fitting image for the man behind Cupcake Empire. Rogers spent three years in foster care as a teenager, has faced legal troubles, and has experienced personal loss. He said thos...
schools
TTUHSC white coat ceremony welcomes class of 2030
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine welcomed its incoming 182-member class of 2030 during its annual white coat ceremony Friday at Buddy Holly Hall. Members of the TTUHSC academic medical community helped students put on the...
safety
Multiple agencies responding to East Lubbock County fire
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Fire Rescue, the West Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department, and the New Deal Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday morning. There is no word on whether anyone was inside the home when the blaze sparked. This is a developing sto...
schools
How Texas Tech's College of Education is handling the teacher shortage
The ongoing teacher shortage isn't due to a lack of people who want to teach, but rather the lack of preparation for future educators.
schools
TTUHSC School of Medicine class receives white coat
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's School of Medicine's Class of 2030 have received their first white coat and pledged commitment to the medical profession at the White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 31....
Local
Severe Storms Possible Friday into Early Saturday
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Friday evening severe weather update for July 31, 2026. The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of the 30-County KLBK Forecast Area under a risk for severe storms this evening through the early overnight h...
schools
City of Lubbock Back-2-School Bash happening Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane). This free, family-frie...
library
Lubbock Public Library events for August 3-6
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 31, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Public Library is excited to announce their upcoming events for the week of Monday, August 3, through Thursday, August 6. The full schedule of events can be found below: ...
Local
Road work to close portions of Broadway beginning August 3
The City of Lubbock announced that beginning on Monday, August 3, portions of Broadway Street will have temporary lane and road closures as part of the Broadway Street Reconstruction Project....
safety
Lubbock man arrested after running into police vehicle while intoxicated
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man was arrested after striking a police vehicle and resisting arrest on the West Loop Thursday night, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Adrian Oregel, 33, was booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on charges of driving while ...
safety
'Unresponsive and can't react': New records reveal details in Lubbock motel murder
Three individuals were arrested and charged with the murder of 60-year-old Arnold Tumlinson in Lubbock, Texas, following investigations into the fatal assault....
government
Where to vote in Lubbock's Council District 4 runoff election
The special runoff election for Lubbock Council District 4 featuring Gary Boren and Tim Green is scheduled for August 1, 2026.
safety
Support sought for Lubbock family following deadly I-27 accident
The Lafiaji family is seeking donations through GoFundMe and the Guajardo Funeral Chapel following a July 23 crash on I-27 in Lubbock that killed a two-year-old girl and left her three-year-old brother hospitalized....
safety
2 seriously injured as vehicle drives into house on Thursday afternoon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two people were seriously injured after a car crashed into a home in east Lubbock Thursday afternoon. Just before 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of East Colgate Street for multiple reports of a car crashing into a house. Upon arrival, offi...
safety
Driver, resident hospitalized after car barrels into East Lubbock home
Two people were seriously injured in Lubbock after a driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a house on Thursday afternoon.
Local
Texas Tech seeks AG decision on releasing contract details with Galaxy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Tech University System is seeking the Texas Attorney General’s opinion to determine what contract details can be released following the university’s announcement of the renaming of its football stadium. On July 17, Texas Tech Athletics announced ...
government
City of Lubbock accepting applications for the building board of appeals
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 31, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock announced Fryday morning that the city is now accepting applications for the Building Board of Appeals. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part...
safety
Wanted suspect in Brownfield shooting turns himself in
BROWNFIELD, Texas – The Brownfield Police Department announced the wanted suspect for the July 25 shooting investigation Shacoby Hill turned himself into the Terry County Jail late last Thursday night. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported on Hill had an active warrant in con...
Local
Isolated to Scattered Thunderstorms Possible Friday Afternoon and Evening
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Friday morning weather update for July 31, 2026. Today's High - 101° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: Friday will be a hot one, with temperatures ranging from the lower to middle 100s. Winds will be from the southwest at abo...
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Friday morning top stories: 2 seriously injured after SUV drives into home in east Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, New THC ban in effect A new ban on hemp-derived THC products is now in effect across Texas The ban classifies Delta-8 products as controlled substances Read more here: Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be le...
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KLBK Friday AM Weather Update (7/31/26)
Highs on Friday will range from the upper 90s to the middle 100s.
Local
Scattered Storms Return Friday
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Thursday night weather update for July 30, 2026. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low of 74°. Winds: SSW 10-15 MPH.Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. Evening storms. High of 100°. Winds: SSW→N 15-20 MPH. TONIGHT: Clouds will gradual...
Local
RFK Jr. hosts new government-sponsored cooking show
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the host of a new government-sponsored cooking series called “The Real Food Show,” with its first episode released today. Kennedy appears in the show alongside chefs across the country, demonstra...
business
Food for Thought: A dead rodent in a sink and a restaurant temporarily shut down
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -A Lubbock restaurant was temporarily shut down following its latest health inspection. Mouse droppings were found throughout the facility, but that’s not the reason it was forced to close. That’s just one of the stops in this week’s Food for Thought. La Mal...
government
Levelland mayor shares breast cancer battle to raise money for Inside Out Foundation
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Levelland Mayor Breann Buxkemper is sharing her breast cancer journey to help raise money for the Inside Out Foundation , an organization that supports traumatic event survivors across 72 counties in the region. She’s the designated survivor this year to s...
safety
Two murder suspects turn themselves in on Thursday afternoon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two suspects wanted in connection with a murder have turned themselves in to the Lubbock County Jail, according to the Lubbock Police Department. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspect arrested in connection with deadly assault of man outside Lubbock motel room Trasho...