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'Spirit of a jezebel': Jury convicts self-proclaimed 'disciple' in Lubbock kidnapping
A federal jury found 42-year-old Christopher Martin guilty of kidnapping a woman in Lubbock in July 2024.
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Patterson Library bringing community and law enforcement together
The Patterson Branch Library in Lubbock will be hosting an all ages National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Mostly Dry and Hot for Wednesday
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for July 29, 2026. Today's High - 100° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s Wednesday afternoon. Winds will be light, from the southwest, at ...
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KLBK Wednesday AM Weather Update (7/29/26)
Wednesday's highs will range from the upper 90s to the middle 100s.
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Stagnant Pattern Continues With High Temps and Low Rain Chances
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Tuesday night weather update for July 28, 2026. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 74°. Winds: SSE→SSW 8-12 MPH.Tomorrow: Mostly clear. High of 103°. Winds: SSE→SSW 12-18 MPH. TONIGHT: A few clouds will return to the r...
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LPD ‘Meet the Recruiter’ event helps applicants prepare for officer hiring process
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department held a “Meet the Recruiter” event Tuesday evening at the LPD Academy near the Reese Center, giving potential applicants an overview of what to expect on entrance exam day, the hiring process and the academy. Attendees had the ...
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Lubbock Dream Center collecting household necessities for students heading back to school
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Dream Center is collecting personal and household necessities through the end of July to help send students back to school prepared. The center said it wants to focus on basic necessities, noting that many other organizations are already workin...
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TTU graduate student develops 'hired hand' to connect agriculture's workforce
Finding a job in agriculture often depends on who you know, but Victor Standke wants to change that.
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UMC CEO says inmate care costs are unsustainable, calls for more county support
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The CEO of University Medical Center says the cost of caring for Lubbock County inmates is rising and the hospital’s current financial situation is not sustainable, ahead of upcoming budget discussions in Commissioner’s Court. UMC CEO Mark Funderburk said ...
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Deal between LEDA and data center company CORVA discovered
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with CORVA Infrastructure Services, LLC., a self-proclaimed data center infrastructure business....
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Lubbock City Council approves rezoning, land annexation in North Lubbock
The Lubbock City Council approved a zoning request on Tuesday to allow industrial development in North Lubbock despite opposition from local residents....
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Wednesday morning top stories: Council members approve north Lubbock rezoning after residents speak out
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Council passes north Lubbock zone change The Lubbock City Council approved a zoning change for 52 acres of land near FM 1294 and I-27, taking it from single family to general industrial Homeowners in the area opposed the change, saying i...
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TxDOT, police set to close I-27 northbound lanes for crash investigation
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 29, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department announced that following the wrong-way driver crash on Thursday evening in the 6500 block of I-27 resulted in three deaths and four injuries there will ...
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Five new inductees announced for West Texas Walk of Fame 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Five artists will be inducted into the West Texas Walk of Fame this fall, Civic Lubbock Inc. announced Wednesday. The West Texas Walk of Fame induction ceremony will be held Thursday, October 8 in the Civic Center Theater. It’s free to attend and celebrate...
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Civic Lubbock announces 2026 West Texas Walk of Fame inductees
Civic Lubbock, Inc. announced the 2026 West Texas Walk of Fame inductees, which include Dr. Susan Brumfield, Jim Eppler, Andy Hedges, Steve Moss, and The String-A-Longs, with an induction ceremony scheduled for October 8, 2026....
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Mayor explains why Lubbock's newly revealed data center never went before council
Mayor Mark McBrayer clarified that a new 50,000 square-foot data center project known as Project Infrared will not require City Council approval because it complies with existing zoning regulations....
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Allergies are back in West Texas: Here's how to protect yourself
Local allergist Dr. James Tarbox shared advice on managing rising allergy symptoms caused by shifting pollen seasons and potential mold growth in West Texas....
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Judge declares mistrial in Lubbock murder trial over late video evidence
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the murder trial of Victor Yanez before opening statements could begin, citing a failure by law enforcement to timely disclose hours of video evidence. Judge William Eichman of the 364th District Court granted the d...
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Texas Tech won't release Galaxy Stadium contract until AG decides
Texas Tech University System has asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to rule on whether certain parts of the Galaxy Stadium naming-rights contract can be withheld from the public following records requests from several media outlets....
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Lubbock ISD teacher appointed to new Texas Classroom Commission
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock ISD teacher is among 21 educators appointed across the state to the newly formed Texas Classroom Commission. Laura Fanning, a fifth-grade teacher at Roscoe Wilson Elementary School, was named to the commission Wednesday. Governor Greg Abbott said...
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Suspects arrested after card skimmers found at Lubbock Walmart, other West Texas locations
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Three Romanian nationals are facing a felony charge after state and federal investigators connected them to a card skimming scheme spanning multiple cities in West Texas. According to the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC), Sebastian Ionut S...
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Lubbock Cooper grad competes in Mike Tyson Invitational, wins by unanimous decision
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A recent Lubbock Cooper High School graduate competed in the second edition of the Mike Tyson Invitational last weekend in Las Vegas, winning his fight by unanimous decision. Edgar Herrera Jr., 19, was handpicked by Mike Tyson to take part in the event, wh...
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LAS sees sharp rise in pet surrenders, urges owners to explore options first
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Animal Services is seeing a rise in the number of pet owners requesting to surrender their animals, with surrender requests increasing sharply over the past month. The shelter recorded 45 pet surrenders in June. So far in July, that number has reac...
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FOUND Mission's 'Nana' shares her reason for longtime help in Lubbock
Lucinda 'Nana' Ward is a 70-year-old Lubbock woman, and she has made it her mission to serve and help children in need around the Hub City.
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Man indicted after leading multiple agencies on high-speed chase in May
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury indicted a man on Tuesday after he led multiple agencies on a high-speed chase through Lubbock County in late May. 38-year-old Jerry Marquez was arrested on May 27 after he fled a traffic stop conducted by a crime suppression unit in the 1900 ...
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1 seriously injured in crash in south Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department said one person is seriously hurt in a crash near 114th St. and Quaker Ave. LPD said the call for reports of the crash were made at 4:49 p.m. This is a developing story....
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Littlefield asks residents to conserve water under drought contingency plan
LITTLEFIELD, Texas (KCBD) - Littlefield city leaders are asking residents to help conserve water as part of a drought contingency plan that went into effect in April. The plan establishes required irrigation schedules, limits certain water uses and promotes conservation efforts a...
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Lubbock teen publishes book to aid kids with hip dysplasia
Lubbock teenager Lanie Wagner published a children's book about her experience with bilateral hip dysplasia and will study physical therapy at Lubbock Christian University....
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TTUHSC highlights need for rural health care following $5.5M state investment
For the medical workforce, the hands-on experience needed in order to advance in the career path is just one of the things its students must consider when entering school....
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Lubbock postal workers host rally to protect post office
The Lubbock branch of the American Postal Workers Union held a rally to "Protect Our Postal Service" on Tuesday evening.
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Curry County jury convicts Muleshoe man on child sexual abuse charge
CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KFDA) - A Curry County jury has convicted a Muleshoe man on a child sexual abuse charge. Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced Tuesday that 71-year-old Michael Bara of Muleshoe, Texas, was found guilty of criminal sexual contact of a child und...
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Muleshoe man sentenced by NM court on child sex charges
A Curry County jury found 71-year-old Michael Bara guilty of criminal sexual contact of a child under 13 and he is scheduled to be sentenced in October....
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Police seek 2 absconded sex offenders in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Investigators are searching for Markee Toliver and Lonnie O’Neal, who authorities say are absconded sex offenders. Anyone who knows where they are or sees them is asked to call Crime Line at (806) 741-1000. Callers with information that leads to an arrest ...
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Person seriously injured in pedestrian crash in South Lubbock
One person was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident near 114th and Quaker Avenue in Lubbock on Tuesday evening.
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City of Lubbock celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Junior Ambassador Sister City program, with M
The City of Lubbock will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Junior Ambassador program and partnership with Musashino City, Japan on Friday, July 31, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Citizens Tower lobby....
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Ultimate Lubbock bucket list: Things to try before leaving the Hub City
EverythingLubbock.com has compiled an ultimate bucket list of local food, historical sites, traditions, and wineries for those planning to leave the Hub City....
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Man asked for Lubbock victim moments before fatal shooting, report said
A witness told police that moments before Richard Paul, 61, was fatally shot, an unknown person came to the door asking for him, according to a recently obtained report from the Lubbock Police Department....
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Man indicted by Lubbock Grand Jury after May officer-involved shooting
Westley Russell, 31, was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault against a public servant following a May 2026 officer-involved shooting....
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Lubbock man indicted on Sexual Assault charge after June incident
A Lubbock Grand Jury indicted 36-year-old Angel Ramos on a sexual assault charge following a domestic disturbance in June 2026.
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Where to find the best sandwiches in the Hub City
EverythingLubbock.com compiled a list of the best sandwich shops in Lubbock based on viewer recommendations.