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LOCKNEY, Texas (KCBD) - The welcome sign into Lockney is hard to miss, and so is the name on it: Lucy Dean Record. She is the first person visitors learn about when they drive into the community, and at 102 years old, she is still playing. Record’s name appears on the cover of a ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The latest round of Texas hemp regulations is set to take effect, forcing shops across the state to remove more products from their shelves. Jennifer Garza, owner of CBD American Shaman in Lubbock and a member of the Texas Hemp Business Council, said the D...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock woman has launched a new farmers market in Tahoka, with plans to grow the event into a community staple and eventually hand the business to her granddaughter. Leanna Adams owns several businesses in Lubbock, including a salon. Being from the smal...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, New hemp, THC regulations to take effect Local hemp shop owners are preparing for new THC regulations to go into effect next week in Texas The new rules ban products with trace amounts of Delta 9 Full story here: Texas hemp regulations: ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here’s what’s happening in Lubbock this weekend: 1. Killers of Kill Tony What: Stand‑up show featuring comics from the “Kill Tony” podcast tour Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. (doors open 6:00 p.m.) Location: The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing ...
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Every five years, the state comes out with a comprehensive water plan aimed at predicting water supply and demand, suggesting water policy and allocating funding for infrastructure projects....
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LUBBOCK, Texas — For most, a typical summer day doesn't include being in the scorching temperature and hot sun the season brings with it, yet men and women are doing it every single day. And as they dedicate time of their lives to save others, West Carlisle's Fire Department and ...
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Robert Allums was sentenced to the maximum of 15 years in prison for the criminal sexual conduct of a child under 13.
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CLOVIS, N.M. -- Two Clovis men have received prison sentences in unrelated cases involving assaults on Clovis Police Department officers, resulting in each defendant being convicted of Battery Upon a Peace Officer, according to the Clovis Police Department. Kenneth Carter, 40, pl...
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The United States House of Representatives passed House Concurrent Resolution 113 (H.Con.Res 113) on Wednesday, which was backed by Representative Jodey Arrington....
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Guardian Angels will host its first community event, Threads of Hope, on Saturday, July 25, at Beer Gardens, 2202 Buddy Holly Ave. The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m., with vendor setup beginning at 1 p.m. The event includes a family session from 1 to 5 p.m. a...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Lubbock Christian University presents its annual summer musical, Hello, Dolly!, on Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. The shows will be performed at the McDonald Moody Auditori...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The award-winning Post Stampede Rodeo is kicking off on Thursday, August 6 until Saturday, August 8, where cowgirls and cowboys will compete in tough rodeo events. This three-day eve...
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GARZA COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Texas DPS says a 77-year-old Willow Park man was killed Wednesday morning after his pickup drifted into an adjacent lane and was struck by a semi-truck on US Highway 84. The crash occurred at approximately 7:26 a.m. at the intersection of US Highway 8...
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SkyGardens announced that it will open again to the public starting on the weekend of July 30 through August 1.
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The City of Lubbock is partnering with Texas Tech University to host the 2026 Citywide Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic C...
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GARZA COUNTY, Texas -- On Wednesday, July 22, a man from Willow Park, Texas, was pronounced dead after a fatal accident in Garza County, near the Intersection of US Highway 84 and FM 211, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to the preliminary investigati...
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Texas Tech is topping yet another chart ahead of its upcoming season, as 26 Red Raiders were tabbed to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List.
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LOCKNEY, Texas (KCBD) - Dr. Ben Bennaci spent 18 years teaching science at Monterey High School and Frenship before making a career change that brought him to rural medicine in West Texas. “I was 48 when I started medical school, so definitely a midlife crisis kind of thing,” Ben...
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LOCKNEY, Texas (KCBD) - Before the noon rush hits, the phones are already ringing at Tastee Burger. Down the street, staff at Main Street Pizza are rolling out dough for the afternoon buffet. Both restaurants have operated in Lockney for 35 years. Tastee Burger Silvia Guerrero bo...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), a local nonprofit, announced it would host its 17th annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event on Saturday, August 8. From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the comm...
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LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office said multiple agencies responded to a fire southwest of Idalou Wednesday morning. According to the LSO, the call for a grass fire was made at 11:50 a.m. near the 6100 block of CR 6450. When deputies arrived, they ...
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LOCKNEY, Texas (KCBD) - New flags fly at Hunter-Peralez Memorial Park in Lockney over what was once a vacant lot. Ed Marks, a Vietnam veteran, said the idea for the park took shape after the September 11, 2001, attacks. The park is maintained by the local American Legion Post. Fl...
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The Lubbock Book Festival is scheduled to return on Saturday, August 22, at the Overton Hotel, featuring more than 70 authors and 11 vendors.
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Buddy Holly Center is inviting all to "Paint with Passion," an acrylic fine art workshop on Saturday, August 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn the importance and...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- First responders responded to a grass fire near the 6100 block of County Road 6450. LCSO confirmed the agency received a call reporting a possible fire around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday. L...
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LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office said multiple agencies are on the scene of a structure fire in Lubbock County. According to LCSO, the call for a grass fire was made at 11:50 a.m. near the 6100 block of CR 6450. When deputies arrived, they saw mu...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Covenant Children's Hospital hosted a special camp, "Camp New Beginnings," on Wednesday, July 22, that gave children with diabetes the opportunity to learn, grow and connect with oth...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LEVELLAND, Texas -- Treasure seekers and those who are looking for a fun weekend outing are invited to visit Levelland for a Keep Levelland Beautiful (KLB) Community-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, Augu...
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 22, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The English Newsom Cellars (408 East Woodrow Road) is hosting a summer open house with Salsa and Sangria on Saturday, July 25, with live music, great food, local vendors and a little...
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LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for July 22, 2026. Today's High - 101° Tonight's Low - 75° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s across the area. Winds will be from the west at about 5-10 mph, t...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Tips for staying cool Energy experts are offering advice as triple digits are expected this week They say raising your thermostat just 4 degrees, setting your ceiling fan to counterclockwise and changing your A/C filter are all helpful w...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - (News release from Lubbock ISD) Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD) is seeking community feedback on naming the district’s three new elementary schools being built as part of the 2025 bond. The district will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p...
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Wednesday's highs will range from the upper 90s to the mid-100s.
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As part of KCBD’s Community Coverage Tour, we are featuring a teacher in each community. The Teacher Feature is sponsored by South Plains College. Kathlyn Azua teaches Spanish 1, 2 and 3 at Lockney High School. What her peers said about Mrs. Azua Mrs. Azua...
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LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Tuesday night weather update for July 21, 2026. Tonight: Clear. Low of 73°. Winds: SE→W 5-10 MPH.Tomorrow: Mostly clear. High of 101°. Winds: S 12-18 MPH. TONIGHT: Above average temperatures will remain across the...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive has surpassed its goal of 500 units donated, according to Vitalant. The friendly competition pits Lubbock law enforcement against Lubbock Fire Rescue in an effort to address critical blood shortages. The Lub...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its Adaptive Day of Play on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Maxey Community Center. The free event is designed to provide accessible and sensory-friendly activities for people of any ability ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is among the teams set to compete in the first Lubbock Area First Responder Softball Tournament on Saturday, July 25. Games will be played from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Texas Tech Recreational Softball Fields near 10th...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are calling for an audit of the state’s Broadband Development Office, citing concerns about how the agency has invested as much as $5 billion in state and federal money. The push for an audit foll...
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MULESHOE, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Muleshoe’s phone lines will go offline Wednesday morning for a system upgrade, according to the city. The outage is temporary, though no timeline was given for the upgrade to be completed. Residents who need immediate assistance during the out...
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When Charly Laulualo set out to study leadership, she wanted to answer a question many people have wondered about. Does birth order influence the kind of leader someone becomes?...
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Lubbock Senior Link, a free seasonal magazine, hosted their 12th annual Veterans Photo Cover & Tribute Breakfast at 'The Way LBK' in South Lubbock.
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Each day, despite the different reasons for a call, paramedic teams make it a goal to get on scene quick and save a life. And when it comes to drug overdose related calls, that statement is especially true....
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A Lubbock man named Lohnny Ray Jr Acosta faces charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following a federal interdiction. In mid-July 2026, authorities intercepted a package containing 7.2 kilograms of the drug en route from San Diego. After a controlled de...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It’s a unique experience for Lubbock youth with a unique condition. For a decade now, Camp New Beginnings has given kids a safe place to make lasting memories. It runs for four days and there’s plenty to do. They can play pickleball outdoors or take it eas...
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Texas Tech University Recreation is set to host a softball tournament on Saturday, July 25 to benefit first responders.
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LUBBOCK, Texas — The Public Utility Commission of Texas, the directing body of ERCOT, filed a letter and memorandum for Governor Abbott detailing its plans to protect Texans from rising costs due to data centers. The memo, per the governor's request, detailed ongoing projects and...
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A former Lubbock apartment resident moved out after discovering a homeless man had been living in her unit due to an unsecured door during renovations....
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MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - Two years ago, over the Fourth of July weekend, Krystal Jameson began experiencing tingling in her fingers and toes. What followed was a months-long battle with a condition that affects roughly 1 in 100,000 people. “It started with some very common tinglin...
