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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.
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TTU, State Railroad partnership benefits gas inspectors
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- An innovative new partnership between Texas Tech University's Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering and the Railroad Commission of Texas will provide hands-on training for ...
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Art display welcomes Japanese Jr Ambassadors to Lubbock
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Friday, July 31, the City of Lubbock will debut a new art display as a welcome to Japanese exchange students from its sister city, Musashino, Japan. The art display will be on a wall...
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National Night Out at Rodgers Park Aug. 4
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 28, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – The City of Lubbock announced that their annual National Night Out event is set for Tuesday, August 4. The celebration will kick off at 6:00 p.m. at Rodgers Park located at 3200 Bates...
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A mother's promise: Lubbock family to host memorial ride honoring 19-year-old son
A memorial ride and balloon release are scheduled for August 1 at the At Home parking lot in Lubbock to honor 19-year-old Sean Canales and promote motorcycle safety awareness....
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Mostly Sunny and Mostly Dry, as Heat Wave Continues
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for July 28, 2026. Today's High - 102° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s across the area. Winds will be from the southeast at about 5-10 mph...
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Suspect arrested in connection with deadly assault of man outside Lubbock motel room
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson. 37-year-old David Thomas is accused of attacking Tomlinson during an argument at a motel near Mac Davis and Avenue Q early Sunday morning. Just before 2 a.m., ...
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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (7/28/26)
Tuesday's highs will be in the lower and the middle 100s.
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Heat Remains, Isolated Weekend Storms Return?
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday night weather update for July 27, 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 mostly clear sky and warmer than...
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Lubbock County facilities director pushes for more aggressive maintenance spending
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County maintenance crews complete more than 30,000 work orders every year, and the county’s facilities director says that number has grown slowly each year — a trend he warns will continue without action on deferred maintenance. Facilities Director...
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Texas Land Commissioner urges cards, RSVPs for Amarillo veteran Wiley Tow’s 100th birthday
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is encouraging Texans to send at least 100 birthday cards to Wiley Tow, a World War II Army veteran who lives at the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo, ahead of his 100th birthday on Friday, Aug. 14. T...
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Anti-data center group says it has reached minimum petition signature goal in Lubbock
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A group opposing a proposed data center in Lubbock says it has reached its minimum petition signature goal. Citizens of Lubbock Against Data Centers announced in a social media post that more than 2,400 people have signed the petition to stop the da...
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Floydada asks residents to voluntarily conserve water amid heat, dry conditions
FLOYDADA, Texas (KCBD) - City leaders are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water as heat and dry conditions strain municipal wells. The request is not mandatory, but officials said widespread participation could help the city avoid mandatory water restrictions. The city w...
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Energy Vault begins building AI infrastructure campus in Snyder
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Energy Vault Inc. says it has started construction on an artificial intelligence infrastructure campus in Snyder for Crusoe Cloud, with an initial buildout expected to deliver 8 megawatts of modular data center capacity and a target commercial operation dat...
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Connecting South Plains consumers with locally grown produce
When Kelsey McGee left her banking career in 2020 to start a quarter-acre market garden, she didn't expect it would become part of a growing commercial produce operation supplying grocery stores across West Texas....
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UPDATED: Lubbock police say missing teen has been located
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police say 14-year-old Jzae Madrid has been found. According to the Lubbock Police Department, investigators are looking for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen on Monday morning. According to LPD, Jzae Madrid was last seen around 6 a.m. this morn...
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Two men face felony charges after credit card skimmer found at south Lubbock Walmart
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police say a credit card skimming operation at a south Lubbock Walmart compromised dozens of customers’ accounts and is connected to a larger Romanian crime ring. An incident report shows investigators with the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence C...
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Tuesday morning top stories: Lubbock anti-data center group reaches minimum petition signature goal
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Director urges action on delayed work Lubbock County’s director of facilities is urging county commissioners to be more aggressive in keeping up with maintenance Wes Green says putting off repairs and upkeep will cost much more down the ...
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Lubbock County grand jury indicts Westley Russell in May officer-involved shooting case
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Tuesday, a Lubbock County grand jury indicted 31-year-old Westley Russell on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault against a public servant. Lubbock Police Chief Seth Herman previously said officers were called a litt...
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Lubbock City Council approves north Lubbock rezoning despite public opposition
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock City Council voted Tuesday to approve a zoning change in North Lubbock that would industrialize the area, following more than an hour of public comment in which a majority of citizens pleaded with council members to table the plan. The land in ...
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Lubbock NAACP ready to celebrate youth at scholarship dinner
There is an opportunity to dress up fancy and take the time to celebrate our youth in the community at Lubbock's NAACP Annual Scholarship Dinner this Saturday, August 1....
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Lubbock Foster Care agencies urge more families to help local children
LUBBOCK, Texas-- Foster care agencies in the Lubbock area are calling for more families to open their homes as a shortage of placements continues to impact children across the South Plains. Agency leaders say nearly 1,000 children in the region are currently in foster care, but t...
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Blake Fulenwider dealership hosting free lunch for Snyder first responders Tuesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Blake Fulenwider dealership in Snyder is hosting a “Hometown Heroes Appreciation Drive-Thru Lunch” for local first responders Tuesday. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the dealership located off Highway 84 and 16th St. First responders will ...
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New Deal fire and EMS teams to conduct mapping exercise Monday night
NEW DEAL, Texas (KCBD) - New Deal Fire and EMS teams will be out in the community tonight for a training exercise. The mapping and location awareness exercise will begin around 7 p.m. The goal is to sharpen crews’ knowledge of streets, neighborhoods, and landmarks to quicken resp...
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Lubbock Vital Statistics Office offers online birth certificate ordering ahead of school registration
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Vital Statistics Office is offering a new way for parents to make school registration a little easier. The office if offering online ordering for birth certificates, an option that may help families preparing for the upcoming academic y...
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USDA summer feeding program comes to YWCA of Lubbock, offering free meals to kids and teens
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program is now available at the YWCA of Lubbock, providing free meals to children and teens in the area. The program runs Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children and teens 18 and under are eligible, as are...
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Rattlesnakes more active during South Plains heatwave, vets warn pet owners
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As a heatwave continues across the South Plains, rattlesnakes are becoming more active, and veterinarians are urging pet owners to stay alert. Dr. Heidi Roman-Petroski, associate veterinarian at Live Oak Animal Hospital, said a bite can escalate into an em...
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Kodiak Self Storage to host back-to-school supply giveaway at grand opening
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Kodiak Self Storage is hosting a back-to-school supply giveaway Friday in conjunction with its grand opening celebration. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. near 35th St. and Ave. Q. A ribbon cutting with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is also schedule...
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Birth certificates now online for easier school registration
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Parents and Guardians who need to obtain their child's birth certificate for back-to-school registration can now go online. The City of Lubbock Vital Statistics Office now offers a w...
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Father charged with capital murder after 2-year-old found unresponsive in hot car in Midland
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A father has been charged with capital murder after Midland police said his 2-year-old daughter was found unresponsive inside a locked hot car and later died. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called Sunday at 7:56 p.m. to a report ...
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Joe Trevino Band continues Summer Showcase 2026
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Buddy Holly Center's annual Summer Showcase Concert Series continues with Joe Trevino Band on Thursday, July 30. The Joe Trevino Band is rooted in a lifelong passion for music an...
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Midland man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old found locked in car
A 25-year-old Midland man has been charged with capital murder following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle....
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Video links David Thomas to central Lubbock murder
David Thomas has been linked to the murder of 60-year-old Arnold Tumlison Jr. through security video and witness statements following an incident at a Lubbock hotel early Sunday morning....