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Texas Tech Recreation to host first responders softball tournament
Texas Tech University Recreation is set to host a softball tournament on Saturday, July 25 to benefit first responders.
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Utility commission moves to lower electricity costs, prepare for data centers
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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Lubbock woman finds stranger living in her apartment after Christmas break
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 woman spent a year relearning to walk after 2024 Fourth of July health scare
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...
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Family-owned Thacker Jewelry has called Roaring Springs home since 1979
ROARING SPRINGS, Texas (KCBD) - Inside a former bank building in the heart of Roaring Springs, jewelers are still manufacturing rings, necklaces and other pieces at Thacker Jewelry — the same location where the store opened nearly 50 years ago. Owner Joe Thacker returned to his h...
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Matador Ranch opens historic headquarters to the public under new family ownership
MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - The headquarters division of the historic Matador Ranch is now open to the public, offering visitors a look at artifacts, photographs and the storied history of one of West Texas’s most recognized ranches. Scott Collier and his family took over the headqua...
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The Future: TTU hosts Agricultural Summit open to public
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University invites the community to an Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit from August 24 to Augus...
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Lubbock veterans honored at Senior Link Magazine cover photo shoot
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Dozens of veterans gathered Tuesday morning for the 12th annual cover photo shoot for Senior Link Magazine, a local quarterly publication that spotlights people making a difference in West Texas. The group included veterans ranging from those in their 20s ...
schools
SWAT training scheduled at Slaton High School Wednesday evening
SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - SWAT training is scheduled to take place at Slaton High School on Wednesday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., according to Slaton ISD. The district said residents may notice an increased law enforcement presence during that time. Officials said the activity...
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Grand jury indicts former Frenship ISD aide on voyeurism charge
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock grand jury indicted a former Frenship ISD aide on voyeurism charges. T’Nae Harrell was arrested back in May after admitting to police she acted inappropriately with a seven-year-old student. According to an affidavit from Lubbock ISD police, Harr...
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20 year prison sentence for Lubbock man who abused multiple children
Geron Barrera, 34, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault charges involving the physical abuse of an infant in Lubbock....
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Jimmy Dean Festival set for Plainview: Music, BBQ & more
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 21, 2026. PLAINVIEW, Texas -- The Jimmy Dean Festival heads to Plainview at the Sunset Pointe Event Center on August 21 to honor the hometown legend Jimmy Dean with country music, a dance floor and barbecue. Th...
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Lubbock police urge drivers to prioritize school zone safety
1 / 1 Lubbock police reminded drivers to prioritize school zone safety by slowing down and staying alert as students return to classes. Select
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Lubbock woman indicted for voyeurism involving Frenship ISD student
T'nae Harrell, a Frenship ISD teacher's aide, was indicted by a Lubbock grand jury on voyeurism charges following an April 2026 incident at Legacy Elementary School....
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Pat Hazell to perform 'The Wonder Bread Years' at the Wallace Theater
Emmy award-winning comedian Pat Hazell is scheduled to perform his one-man show, The Wonder Bread Years, at the Wallace Theater in Levelland, Texas, on August 11....
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KLBK’s Pet of the Day is Nubs! (7/21/26)
KLBK's Pet of Day segments air Monday through Thursday during our noon newscast.
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Free Treat: Lubbock non-profit hosts kids 'Happy Hour'
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 21, 2026 LUBBOCK, Texas -- RealDealCares, a Lubbock non-profit, is inviting families to "RealDeal Happy Hour", a community event to give kids a sweet treat before heading back to school, strengthen community re...
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Tips to lower electric bill as Lubbock temperatures soar
As Lubbock temperatures approach 100 degrees, Reliant Energy shared several efficiency tips to help residents lower their electricity bills.
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Lubbock Water Rampage offers back-to-school deals, 2026
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 21, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Jump right into the pool at Lubbock Water Rampage! The local water park is hosting special back-to-school discounts for teachers and students. Water Rampage's back-to-school specials...
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Heat Advisory in Effect for Some, Hot Across the Entire Area
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for July 21, 2026. Today's High - 99° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Temperatures will range from the middle 90s to the lower 100s across the area. Winds will be from the southwest at about 5...
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KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (7/21/26)
Tuesday's highs will range from the middle 90s to the middle 100s.
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Teacher Feature: Kathy Gillespie at Motley County ISD
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. Kathy Gillespie teaches math in grades 10 through 12 and also is an academic advisor at Motley County ISD. Wh...
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Lubbock Public Health seeks community input on youth substance use, mental health programs
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Public Health Department is asking residents to complete a survey aimed at improving youth programs focused on substance use prevention and mental health. The department said the feedback will be used to develop programs, resources and ...
safety
Two Palo Duro Canyon staff members honored for saving visitor during heat stroke emergency
CANYON, Texas (KCBD) - Two Palo Duro Canyon State Park employees have been recognized by Texas Parks and Wildlife for their response to a life-threatening medical emergency last August. Maintenance Specialist Stetson Mendoza and Assistant Superintendent Zach McMeans received Star...
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Lubbock ISD hosting job fair Wednesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD will host a job fair Wednesday morning. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Jay Gordon Room inside Lubbock ISD Central Office, located at 1628 19th St. The district is hiring for a variety of positions, including: Nurses Diagnostician...
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From a Dream to the Dirt: How Texas Earth is healing soil one field at a time
Long before "regenerative agriculture" became a buzzword, Jim Burnett had a vision. Today, his daughter Sarah Burnett is carrying that vision forward, running the natural soil-health company he built from the ground up....
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Snyder man restored 1932 Sinclair station into roadside attraction
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - A vintage gas station on the corner of Coliseum Drive and 25th Street has become a roadside landmark, drawing attention nationwide and around the world. Lynn Fuller restored the former Sinclair station in 2011 after the structure had fallen into disrepair. ...
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KCBD’s 2026 Live Community Coverage Tour is this week
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The 24th annual Community Coverage Tour is this week, July 20 through 23, bringing you live newscasts from Snyder, Matador, Lockney and Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis. The 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts will feature stories about the people and places in each com...
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Lubbock smoke shop reacts to new Texas THC regulations set for July
Smoke shops and dispensaries around the Hub City are gearing themselves for another set of rule changes, which will ban any product that contains Delta-8, Delta-10, THCP, and other THC products effective July 31. The only legal smokable will now be 'Delta-9.'...
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Vector Control working to suppress mosquito numbers across Lubbock, county
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - West Nile virus has been found in Lubbock’s mosquito population, and the city’s Vector Control Department is working to suppress mosquito numbers within city limits and Lubbock County. The department is responsible for surveying, monitoring and controlling...
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Lubbock ISD launching online K-12 virtual education program
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD is launching an online K-12 education program called LIVE: Lubbock ISD Virtual Education, the district announced on Facebook. The district said applications for the upcoming school year will open sometime this week. The program is open to any K...
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Lubbock County compensation study shows mixed results, as budget workshops continue
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As Lubbock County continues its budget workshops for the next fiscal year, a compensation study commissioned by the county shows its salaries are competitive in some areas but trail the broader market in public safety and professional positions. The county...
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Tuesday morning top stories: Study finds gaps in Lubbock public safety pay
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Doctors warn of heat illness Doctors are urging folks across the South Plains to stay hydrated as temperatures get dangerously hot this week They say to drink plenty of water or electrolytes if you’re planning to be outside and to be awa...
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Canadian couple revives Hotel Matador following lifelong dream of running historic bed & breakfast
MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - A couple from the west coast of Canada took ownership of the 8-room Hotel Matador — without ever seeing the property in person first. Barbara and Christian Heim said the move to Matador was something they had long envisioned as a couple. “This is something...
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Community Coverage: Matador and Roaring Springs—where tradition runs deep
MATADOR, Texas (KCBD) - From the small but mighty town of Matador, we’re on the second stop of our 2026 Live Community Coverage Tour. Matador is about 80 miles northeast of Lubbock at the intersection of Highways 62 and 70. It was a love of Spanish architecture that led to its na...
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Lyla’s Wall: Snyder mural carries a grandmother’s grief and a little girl’s memory
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - A mural 40 miles away in Post became a landmark for one Snyder family during dozens of trips to and from cancer treatment in Lubbock. Now, that same inspiration has given Snyder a public plaza — and one wall holds a hidden tribute to a little girl who did n...
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Community Coverage Tour: A closer look at Snyder’s history, growth and hometown pride
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - Our first stop on our 2026 Live Community Coverage Tour is the Lone Star Plaza in Snyder. History of Snyder Snyder is about 85 southeast of Lubbock at the intersection of Highways 84 and 180. It’s history is traced back to 1878 when buffalo hunter William H...
business
City of Wolfforth purchases 46 acres for future downtown development
The Wolfforth Economic Development Corporation purchased approximately 46 acres of land for $4.6 million to develop the city's first mixed-use downtown district....
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Scurry County Golf Course marks 100 years, welcomes new generation of players
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - The Scurry County Golf Course is drawing new generations of players to its 9-hole layout off Old Lubbock Highway, with families and public golfers making up a growing share of the rounds played each month. “And that’s our motto. It is start them young. Golf...
government
Lubbock ISD to host Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, July 23
The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to conduct a regular meeting and workshop on July 23, 2026, to address student achievements, a virtual school agreement with Texas Tech University, and 2027 medical clinic services....
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TTUHSC physician urges hydration, warns of heat stroke signs as temperatures top 90
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With temperatures reaching 90 degrees and above, doctors are urging the public to increase water intake and watch for signs of dehydration and heat stroke. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in, causing the body to work harder ...
safety
K-9 finds suspect in bushes after Lubbock Home Depot burglary
Eric Scott, 37, was arrested on 36 charges including burglary and possession of a controlled substance after being caught following a theft attempt at a Lubbock Home Depot....
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Beating the Heat: TTU Physician speaks about summertime dehydration
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 20, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Drew Payne, D.O., an internal medicine physician with Texas Tech Physicians, shared ways to stay safe and prevent summertime dehydration. He explained it is important to know when to...
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Summer Showcase brings Jonny Verbeten Trio
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 20, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Buddy Holly Center's annual Summer Showcase Concert Series continues the summer season on Thursday, July 23, with Jonny Verbeten Trio. Formed in 2022, the Jonny Verbeten Trio bri...