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TTU Club to host Open House at Galaxy Stadium

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Tech Club is inviting all Red Raider fans to experience everything the Club has to offer before the upcoming football season at their Last Call Before Football Open House a...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

safety

Lubbock Police hosts 'Meet the Recruiter' event, July 28

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department has announced a "Meet the Recruiter" event on Tuesday, July 28, for those who are interested in applying to join the department. This will allow potenti...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

government

2nd teen accused in murder-for-hire plot in Clovis receives trial date

CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The second teen accused of carrying out the murder-for-hire plot in Clovis has received jury trial dates set for June 2027. According to Curry County Court records, Julio Zamora is set to go in front of a jury beginning June 21, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. The jury s...

KCBD NewsJul 27, 2026

schools

Citywide Back-2-School Bash Returns Saturday, August 1

The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center (1501 Mac Davis Lane)....

City of LubbockJul 27, 2026

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Heatwave Continues Monday, Heat Advisory Issued for the South and Rolling Plains

LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for July 27, 2026. Today's High - 102° Tonight's Low - 75° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s across the area. Winds will be from the southwest at about 10-15 mph...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

safety

Lubbock Sheriff's Office warns of fake bail bonds

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office announced a scam alert Monday morning. There are a high number of scammers posing as bail bonds companies. LCSO reminded citizens to remember the f...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

safety

Suspect arrested in connection with central Lubbock murder

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlunson. 37-year-old David Thomas is accused of attacking Tomlunson during an argument near Mac Davis and Avenue Q early Sunday morning. At 2 a.m., officers were called...

KCBD NewsJul 27, 2026

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Texas lawmakers consider THC ban ahead of next legislative session

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State lawmakers are laying the groundwork to ban THC products across Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, reviving an effort that was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last session in favor of regulation. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee spe...

KCBD NewsJul 27, 2026

safety

Suspect in Central Lubbock murder in police custody

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department announced early Monday morning that the wanted suspect in a Central Lubbock murder, David Thomas, is in police custody. Check back with EverythingLubbock.com for updates....

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Jul 27, 2026

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$2.7 million bonds for men accused of placing skimmers in Lubbock area

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Two men were arrested and accused of stealing information of 149 cards by placing a "skimmer" at a Lubbock Walmart, according to court documents recently obtained by EverythingLubboc...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

parks

BODYARMOR® teams up with the United Family to support the Boys & Girls Club

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 27, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — BODYARMOR and The United Family announced the collaboration launch of BODYARMOR and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Donation campaign. The donation campaign is a community-focused initi...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 27, 2026

schools

Texas Mutual awards nearly $300K to Lubbock nonprofits

AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Mutual Insurance Company has awarded nearly $300,000 in grant funding to several Lubbock nonprofits serving students and families across the South Plains. The grants are part of Texas Mutual’s $8 million investment in nonprofit organizations across th...

KCBD NewsJul 27, 2026

Local

Talking Points -- 7/26/26

LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with current Texas Senator Nathan Johnson, as he explains his reasoning in joining the candidate race for Texas Attorney General. Jen Phillips breaks down what some Texas Democratic candidates had to say ...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 26, 2026

schools

Hale County Health Department hosting free back-to-school immunization clinics

HALE COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - The Hale County Health Department will provide multiple free immunization clinics throughout August for back to school. These clinics will provide required school vaccinations for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eligible recipients include...

KCBD NewsJul 26, 2026

safety

60-year-old man killed in Central Lubbock, suspect flees

LUBBOCK, Texas -- As of Sunday, July 26, the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating an overnight homicide of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlunson in Central Lubbock. According to a Lubbock PD press release, officers were initially called to the 600 block of Avenue Q at...

EverythingLubbock LocalJul 26, 2026

safety

Lubbock Metro investigating central Lubbock homicide

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide that happened overnight in central Lubbock. Police were called to the 600 block of Avenue Q around 2:00 a.m. this morning involving an unresponsive male. When they arrived, they found 60-...

KCBD NewsJul 26, 2026

schools

City of Lubbock, Texas Tech hosting Back-2-School Bash

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock, in partnership with Texas Tech University, will host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, at 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This free, family-friendl...

KCBD NewsJul 26, 2026

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'Future of West Texas': Lubbock's new training center

LUBBOCK, Texas -- SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 celebrated the grand opening of its apprentice training facility in Lubbock on July 24, marking an important investment in skilled trades training in West Texas. The new facility will be the permanent training home, stren...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Jul 26, 2026

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Sleep expert warns of health impacts if daylight savings time becomes permanent

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A proposal to make daylight saving time permanent could leave East Texans starting their winter days in darkness for longer. Daylight saving time is the annual time change when clocks “spring forward” by one hour on the second Sunday in March. The goal is to...

KCBD NewsJul 25, 2026

News

Texas among states in Federal “SIM Farm” raids tied to text scams

WASHINGTON D.C. (KBTX) - Texas was one of several states targeted in a nationwide ICE Homeland Security Investigations crackdown on illegal “SIM farm” operations. Authorities say the ‘SIM farms’ are used to flood phones with phishing and scam texts while disguising where the mess...

KCBD NewsJul 25, 2026

Local

Nonprofit supporting Hale County drug court participants

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A nonprofit formed earlier this year is working alongside the Hale County Drug Court to provide financial support for participants who need basic essentials while working through the program. The Llano Estacado Treatment Court Foundation officially formed ...

KCBD NewsJul 25, 2026

safety

Lubbock man face $250k bond after fatal overnight shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas -- As of Saturday, July 25, the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is currently investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead in East Lubbock. According to a press release from the Lubbock Police Department, officers were initially called to t...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Jul 25, 2026

safety

Man jailed for murder following northeast Lubbock shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A man is dead and another is jailed on a murder charge following a shooting in northeast Lubbock early Saturday. Investigators say a large crowd then gathered, making it difficult to work the scene. The Lubbock Police Department was called to a home on Eas...

KCBD NewsJul 25, 2026

safety

Lamesa police seize drugs, roosters in cockfighting raid

LAMESA, Texas (KCBD) - Lamesa Police Department detectives and officers executed a search warrant in the 900 block of North Avenue L on Friday as part of an investigation into alleged cockfighting activities. During the search, authorities seized approximately 90 roosters, cockfi...

KCBD NewsJul 24, 2026

government

SPC instructional designer wins 2026 Blackboard Impact Award

LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains College instructional designer Heather Medley has received a 2026 Blackboard Impact Award for her work expanding open educational resources and other initiatives across the college. The award honors people and institutions whose contribution...

KCBD NewsJul 24, 2026

schools

South Plains College to hold August registration rallies for admitted students

LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) - Admitted students at South Plains College will be able to register for classes and learn about campus services during two Registration Rallies in August. The first rally is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 4 at SPC’s Lubbock Downtown Center. The second...

KCBD NewsJul 24, 2026