https://www.thelubbock.org/ https://www.thelubbock.org/og-image.png The Lubbock https://www.thelubbock.org/news/free-treat-lubbock-non-profit-hosts-kids-happy-hour https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/snowcone.jpg?w=900 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 t https://www.thelubbock.org/news/tips-to-lower-electric-bill-as-lubbock-temperatures-soar https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2025/12/feature_new-year-s-resolution-finally-get-a-smart-thermostat.jpg?w=900 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. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-water-rampage-offers-back-to-school-deals-2026 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2018/06/TNF__Water_Rampage_0_45917144_ver1.0.jpg?w=900 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-sch https://www.thelubbock.org/news/heat-advisory-in-effect-for-some-hot-across-the-entire-area https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/article5_488ebb.jpg?w=900 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 90 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/tuesday-morning-top-stories-study-finds-gaps-in-lubbock-public-safety-pay https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//RJ5YRB7RRZBNJEYHWVJM5XGSQA.png?auth=5002cb6e7a9ff360f178e45c549d0e48222a69e7985614f4992a9a0e99c93ac7&smart=false 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 drin https://www.thelubbock.org/news/klbk-tuesday-am-weather-update-72126 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/KLBK-Today-Weather-Graphic-7-21-26.jpg?w=900 KLBK Tuesday AM Weather Update (7/21/26) Tuesday's highs will range from the middle 90s to the middle 100s. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/teacher-feature-kathy-gillespie-at-motley-county-isd https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//5VPK7XHXIFDW3KIHYGNPYSJ4AU.jpg?auth=d4589fe328cea20ce0c0f79ce4405fc2a3f7b887b492737840af75b893cc7121&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/kcbds-2026-live-community-coverage-tour-is-this-week https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//RL22S3FP5ZF3NGGBOKOROLSDT4.png?auth=1554c97db931e4440feb0cfc8dec4eae8121d54486fdf5eb096dd7b87b800c98&smart=false 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 a https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-county-compensation-study-shows-mixed-results-as-budget-workshops-contin https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//5YSMZ2GYRFFBRFN46F3WNBWULQ.jpg?auth=af79d0cc68999c21d111e3476966ccb1c7958336e8b612065ba70197aeb317b5&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-public-health-seeks-community-input-on-youth-substance-use-mental-health https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ZAFJIMNZMZBMRNTJL3OYRHQE5I.jpg?auth=d90848104a84df5e72c959a933db5ff42145ec46e0ef5f93cf6d26c092f43d17&smart=false 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. T https://www.thelubbock.org/news/vector-control-working-to-suppress-mosquito-numbers-across-lubbock-county https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//M7C3FM7SMFDPFM5R6NRWZ4HQWE.png?auth=d8a478f18c50d23e91c1663c61ad7800ef540587b7950aeb26f3b6466ab5ba30&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/two-palo-duro-canyon-staff-members-honored-for-saving-visitor-during-heat-stroke https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7W7GAVYXB5HB5NL3EWJFDI42PU.jpg?auth=107f72e9702b38f3bbaaa39c9d81560c0e44b7d72dee8f8f4787b0214e255a39&smart=false 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 Sp https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-isd-launching-online-k-12-virtual-education-program https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//EEDY4GH6I5HV5PUAHYRJ5TQN2E.jpg?auth=7d6a0b0518c1d430dce9f60fd826de2e785ae86ef2649442d980d2a8981bd839&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-isd-hosting-job-fair-wednesday https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//WEMCXNFVMRA7LO5YUZ4LD5WDZQ.png?auth=f1b5e145872ff3ff6689ed2c2a42f2f9d83edee128c292fad01f490a779f3daf&smart=false 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. Th https://www.thelubbock.org/news/from-a-dream-to-the-dirt-how-texas-earth-is-healing-soil-one-field-at-a-time https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-16-163718.png?w=900 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/snyder-man-restored-1932-sinclair-station-into-roadside-attraction https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FR7D7M22OVHU7HCW7EBEIQ2LAU.png?auth=0a99aee6949ced1fbff671cee31f9b83af463482c29ae681102f4332920d3bb1&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-smoke-shop-reacts-to-new-texas-thc-regulations-set-for-july https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/20260720_122938_42166c.jpg?w=900 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 effect https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lylas-wall-snyder-mural-carries-a-grandmothers-grief-and-a-little-girls-memory https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//ER7WSIMQKNBWHIEWBYSTXHKQHQ.jpg?auth=fa73c7f7dc504cd0a91d0edd71dce5546c39da07ddad934b5fcc4ebe3657a18c&smart=false 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/community-coverage-tour-a-closer-look-at-snyders-history-growth-and-hometown-pri https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PLS2VL2AMVGRZJKGAMYILHVPWU.jpg?auth=02b1035ac13dba0f3eacf1ca40fd268e97aec3e225285738ab31e22aa3a2a7d2&smart=false 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 Highwa https://www.thelubbock.org/news/city-of-wolfforth-purchases-46-acres-for-future-downtown-development https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/cityyy.png?w=610 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. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/scurry-county-golf-course-marks-100-years-welcomes-new-generation-of-players https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//24W75ITD3ZC3NKQCNRM2BUWZT4.png?auth=232922d073efe6dafb84f7f50d39d3facac8922a9c3b5907a195f42cc355224c&smart=false 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 t https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-isd-to-host-board-of-trustees-meeting-thursday-july-23 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2021/03/lubbockISD_admin1280_03.jpg?w=900 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 Texa https://www.thelubbock.org/news/early-voting-runs-july-20-28-in-runoff-election-for-lubbock-city-council-distric https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//FG6NBPBOXZC2ZDBTV4NLMPUA44.jpg?auth=a7d42a0c77d7f14ad8d17455d584bc14c92970fe61a830744537b3b7637ae3a1&smart=false Early voting runs July 20-28 in runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4 LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Early voting begins Monday in the runoff election for Lubbock City Council District 4. Homebuilder Tim Green is facing off against former city councilman Gary Boren after winni https://www.thelubbock.org/news/ttuhsc-physician-urges-hydration-warns-of-heat-stroke-signs-as-temperatures-top- https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//DRFXLB2GRVCCVE4TMHDFWBXJXI.png?auth=adcbb51936ebe4a594ad289eeca78eab7cc70982a7e96091f0f8724da55e0e3e&smart=false 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 w https://www.thelubbock.org/news/k-9-finds-suspect-in-bushes-after-lubbock-home-depot-burglary https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Eric-Scott.jpg?w=900 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. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/beating-the-heat-ttu-physician-speaks-about-summertime-dehydration https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/ttuwater.jpg?w=900 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/summer-showcase-brings-jonny-verbeten-trio https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/summer.jpg?w=900 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 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/fifth-state-linked-to-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-investigation-still-focused-on-let https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/GettyImages-2214858128-e1782940724868_8d33f5.jpg?w=900 Fifth state linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, investigation still focused on lettuce At least 1,600 cases have been linked to the outbreak, but the true case count is likely much https://www.thelubbock.org/news/mannheim-steamroller-to-play-at-the-buddy-holly-hall https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Christmas-at-Buddy-Holly-Hall.jpg?w=900 Mannheim Steamroller to play at the Buddy Holly Hall The Mannheim Steamroller is scheduled to perform its holiday concert at the Buddy Holly Hall on November 24, 2026, with tickets going on sale starting July 24. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/klbks-pet-of-the-day-is-cooper-72026 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Cooper-Pet-of-the-Day.jpg?w=900 KLBK’s Pet of the Day is Cooper! (7/20/26) KLBK's Pet of Day segments air Monday through Thursday during our noon newscast. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-tech-researchers-awarded-600000-to-study-parasite https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/07/ttu.png?w=400 Texas Tech researchers awarded $600,000 to study parasite Texas Tech University researchers were awarded approximately $600,000 over three years to study the Leishmania parasite and its potential therapeutic targets. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/average-temperatures-expected-for-monday-before-triple-digit-heat-returns-later- https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/06/article4_2b5e6f.jpg?w=900 Average Temperatures Expected for Monday, Before Triple Digit Heat Returns Later in the Week LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for July 20, 2026. Today's High - 94° Tonight's Low - 72° Today: Temperatures will range from the lower to u https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-family-honors-caprock-jazz-festival-founder-eric-strong https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Jazz-Festival-2026.jpg?w=900 Lubbock family honors Caprock Jazz Festival founder, Eric Strong The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 20, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council hosted its annual Caprock Jazz Festival, featuring performanc https://www.thelubbock.org/news/style-for-free-kids-haircut-deals-around-lubbock https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/07/Kids-haircut.jpg?w=900 Style for Free: Kids haircut deals around Lubbock LUBBOCK, Texas -- Whether you just need a trim or a whole new hairstyle, these Lubbock salons and barbershops are offering back-to-school deals to help kids start off the school year with confidence. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/hereford-police-ask-for-publics-help-in-2025-death-investigation https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6SCS36LMCFEDXGZMJQOZ5NM3QI.jpg?auth=e475304dcebfc263febc7467381d58179f70cbb0112a304ac9e24202c1771aad&smart=false Hereford police ask for public’s help in 2025 death investigation HEREFORD, Texas (KFDA) - The Hereford Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a 2025 death investigation. Police are still working to investigate the death of 53-year-old Cedric Garcia. G https://www.thelubbock.org/news/early-voting-locations-for-lubbock-city-council-district-4-runoff-election https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/04/69efb8a78ca999.43033223.jpeg?w=900 Early voting locations for Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff election The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 20, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Early voting for Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff elections kickoff Monday, July 20, at 8:00 a.m https://www.thelubbock.org/news/monday-morning-top-stories-early-voting-begins-in-district-4-runoff https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//RJ5YRB7RRZBNJEYHWVJM5XGSQA.png?auth=5002cb6e7a9ff360f178e45c549d0e48222a69e7985614f4992a9a0e99c93ac7&smart=false Monday morning top stories: Early voting begins in District 4 runoff LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today, Early voting begins in District 4 runoff Early voting begins today in the Lubbock City Council District 4 runoff District 4 residents must choose between Tim https://www.thelubbock.org/news/klbk-monday-am-weather-update-72026 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/KLBK-Todays-Weather-Graphic-7-20-26.jpg?w=900 KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (7/20/26) Monday's highs will range from the lower to the upper 90s. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/teacher-feature-bailey-bailey-in-snyder https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6FFZMMBQS5HK5LL5JH464PBIDI.jpg?auth=5dfc018bdb15b9bdc1cb2ae7567f617edc62099e20116a04e6d001c725c05fd7&smart=false Teacher Feature: Bailey Bailey in Snyder 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. Bailey Bailey teaches English https://www.thelubbock.org/news/data-center-debate-continues-in-lubbock-across-texas https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//P2WTJU7PPVCRREPTN32F74GM6A.png?auth=d51962c4d91cbcaa98f8e6e125855684d32175f8feb12964c51f8bd53acad7eb&smart=false Data center debate continues in Lubbock, across Texas LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A citizen group is seeking an 18-month moratorium on data center development in Lubbock, as debate over the facilities intensifies at both the local and state level. The group, https://www.thelubbock.org/news/umc-invites-you-to-talks-with-docs-a-free-qa-event-on-aging-well https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//KJ4PMXDC5REQHMFJZ6SV2TDAJQ.jpg?auth=232a5a096d5315c4a5ddbbd30fae8eb0cc0f30442fc1b38a703de862c22b4913&smart=false UMC Invites YOU to “Talks with Docs” - A Free Q&A Event on Aging Well Provided by UMC LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Join UMC Health System for a welcoming conversation about aging well, planning ahead, and supporting the people we care about through life’s transitions https://www.thelubbock.org/news/back-to-school-ultimate-guide-what-you-need-to-know https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/03/school_classroom_teacher_arizona_10262022_GettyImages-1244462780.jpg?w=900 Back-to-School Ultimate Guide: What you need to know LUBBOCK, Texas -- The 2026-2027 school year is approaching fast. EverythingLubbock made the ultimate guide for Lubbock parents and guardians to help them prepare themselves and their students to be re https://www.thelubbock.org/news/south-plains-spca-holding-first-ever-online-auction-fundraiser https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/spca-auction.png?w=900 South Plains SPCA holding first-ever online-auction fundraiser The South Plains SPCA is excited to announce the first-ever online charity auction to raise funds to help local animals find their forever homes and get them the medical care, love and shelter they de https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-school-childcare-vaccine-requirements-for-2026-2027 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2022/12/150b4456881646b8b7c3e47cfb9a94c9-e1784152854849.jpg?w=900 Texas school & childcare vaccine requirements for 2026-2027 Back-to-School is getting closer and certain vaccinations are required by Texas law for children before attending school https://www.thelubbock.org/news/volunteer-center-of-lubbock-celebrates-new-location https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/11/volunteer-center-of-lubbock.png?w=900 Volunteer Center of Lubbock celebrates new location LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock community is invited to join the Volunteer Center of Lubbock (VCL) as they celebrate the grand opening of its new facility on Thursday, August 27, at 1219 Avenue K. The f https://www.thelubbock.org/news/talking-points-71926 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2025/07/Jen-Phillips.jpg?w=900 Talking Points -- 7/19/26 LUBBOCK, Texas -- This week on Talking Points, KAMC's Jen Phillips sat down with Carl Tepper about why data centers have become a hot topic for Texas and what it means for the South Plains. Jen Philli https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-heritage-society-invites-community-to-celebrate-the-historic-cactus-thea https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//6F3PBHPWBRF4LO2ZRLYKL2WBKM.jpg?auth=b3e06e41ecde40abc39c7a9d0114ce2ade99fa31285a44bfd053b3309b1df9f0&smart=false Lubbock Heritage Society Invites Community to Celebrate the Historic Cactus Theater Provided by Lubbock Heritage Society LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Lubbock Heritage Society invites community members to experience the history, culture, and enduring legacy of one of downtown L https://www.thelubbock.org/news/sweat-deals-in-lubbock-for-national-ice-cream-day-2026 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2024/07/IceCreamGettyImages-114630929-e1721576442233.jpg?w=800 Sweat deals in Lubbock for National Ice Cream Day, 2026 LUBBOCK, Texas -- Nothing is sweeter than a deal on a sweet treat! July 19 marks the day to scream for ice cream as it's National Ice Cream Day, and Lubbock is celebrating with yummy deals you can not https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-ag-commissioner-sid-miller-speaks-at-lubbock-data-center-protest https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//O2LYBJCHVVC35PS4EEKJQ4GFSE.jpg?auth=a11a3570a54150fbad8c93c1d6c592ef4538499645aeda5db74ddb645fceecf0&smart=false Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at Lubbock data center protest LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock community group held a protest Saturday evening at Clapp Park as part of a national day of action against data centers, gathering signatures for a petition seeking an https://www.thelubbock.org/news/democrats-host-south-plains-swing-tour-with-stops-in-lubbock-plainview-big-sprin https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//2APNSJJ5DBF7HCOCC2N6OZL5DQ.jpg?auth=33a64857cb6f9e74bee868bcef018e43c123b2cfb1ad0d036bc0aa9871d7c2f0&smart=false Democrats host South Plains swing tour with stops in Lubbock, Plainview, Big Spring and Abilene LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several Democratic candidates on the November ballot held their South Plains swing tour on Saturday, meeting with voters in Lubbock’s Depot District as part of a three-day tour https://www.thelubbock.org/news/caprock-classic-car-club-holds-30th-annual-show-at-lubbock-christian-university https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//LF2OO2LYTNGI7ALXAY677ZNKNI.jpg?auth=5525328f0ec213fb0cd89465d8511eea07817bd6c889fa34712ebad229cacb0f&smart=false Caprock Classic Car Club holds 30th annual show at Lubbock Christian University LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Caprock Classic Car Club held its 30th annual car show Saturday at Lubbock Christian University, 5601 19th St., drawing between 200 and 225 vehicles and raising money for l https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-county-detention-center-facing-challenges-with-aging-infrastructure https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//7JQ4NVMKVREXFB6R3O6TB36EPI.png?auth=36c1c7308f2a280c6507035d6e674fc36e75e37f629af08aaadeabeddbfce043&smart=false Lubbock County Detention Center facing challenges with aging infrastructure LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe says the county detention center is overdue for significant repairs and expansion, with physical deterioration and aging technology threatenin https://www.thelubbock.org/news/critterfest-2026-continues-through-the-weekend-at-science-spectrum https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//XSMXRS72SNC5BLLHC5S255GLNA.jpg?auth=acac1dbbb8fe8fb35a4904f7d4180a847462fcf9031bc282ee2eb6c937de5c87&smart=false CritterFest 2026 continues through the weekend at Science Spectrum LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - CritterFest 2026 is underway at the Science Spectrum Museum, running Thursday through Sunday, July 16–19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The annual event features live animals o https://www.thelubbock.org/news/new-business-expected-to-bring-100-jobs-4m-investment-to-levelland https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//PBT35QUOGZBPFINLZDHRZULYKE.png?auth=cd2657eb7af57128d81e9e28a084e1d7d87f254b515d9b8b2085d145010e7257&smart=false New business expected to bring 100 jobs, $4m investment to Levelland LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Stealth Energy Services is relocating its headquarters from Odessa to Levelland, bringing with it nearly $4 million in capital investment and up to 100 full-time jobs, accordin https://www.thelubbock.org/news/severe-weather-coverage-for-lubbock-and-the-south-plains-july-18-2026 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2025/06/severe-weather-coverage-gfx-2.jpg?w=900 Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and the South Plains July 18, 2026 Severe weather is expected throughout the South Plains on the evening of Saturday, July 18. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-tech-unveils-a-new-name-for-jones-att-stadium https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/Galaxy-Stadium.jpg?w=900 Texas Tech unveils a new name for Jones AT&T Stadium LUBBOCK, Texas - A new era is coming to Texas Tech football as Jones AT&T Stadium gets a new name. University leaders announced Friday that the stadium will become Galaxy Stadium as part of a 15-year https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-hill-country-flooding-meteorologist-who-covered-camp-mystic-flood-returns- https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//4JOEDXA6CFBDLJDAKLY7H3NX2I.png?auth=7d314250d6364ba723a935eea1427b4d73a6e9a9ac7b2a9d95b38574ba3cb84d&smart=false Texas Hill Country flooding: Meteorologist who covered Camp Mystic flood returns to document second disaster LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Surging water along the Guadalupe River and other waterways has returned to the Texas Hill Country, just over a year after the deadly Camp Mystic flood. Meteorologist Cary Alle https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-salon-offers-free-haircuts-supplies-for-kids https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/kids-haircut.png?w=900 Lubbock Salon offers free haircuts & supplies for kids LUBBOCK, Texas -- Vision's Salons will be hosting their 2nd annual Back to School event on Sunday, August 9th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., to help kids start off the school year strong. Vision's Salon, loc https://www.thelubbock.org/news/summertime-heat-returning-soon https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/slot0_729dc9.jpg?w=900 Summertime Heat Returning Soon LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Friday night weather update for July 17, 2026. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Isolated storms. Low of 66°. Winds: S 10-15 MPH.Tomorrow: Part https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-isd-seeks-community-input-on-facility-naming-process https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//EEDY4GH6I5HV5PUAHYRJ5TQN2E.jpg?auth=7d6a0b0518c1d430dce9f60fd826de2e785ae86ef2649442d980d2a8981bd839&smart=false Lubbock ISD seeks community input on facility naming process LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD is asking community members to weigh in on the naming of district facilities, with a recommendation form now available for public submissions. 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https://www.thelubbock.org/news/us-military-launches-new-airstrikes-to-swiftly-punish-iran-for-deaths-of-us-troo https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/6a5c4164147713.12757280.jpeg?w=900 US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that it carried out new airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack on a base in J https://www.thelubbock.org/news/pima-county-health-department-investigates-confirmed-measles-case https://www.thelubbock.org/news/2028-edge-preston-stauts-talks-texas-tech-offer-following-strong-camp-performanc https://www.thelubbock.org/news/governor-abbott-appoints-robert-howden-as-texas-secretary-of-state https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//LKJUBNOG4VH7VAXDPQF5VLVYM4.png?auth=b952e10b942fe36ea5288e32296156192a4d092575b36754ad96a204c5d5b4ee&smart=false Governor Abbott appoints Robert Howden as Texas Secretary of State AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026. The Secretary of State serves as Chief Election Officer https://www.thelubbock.org/news/cody-campbell-donated-to-ken-paxton-soon-after-the-texas-ag-threatened-big-12 https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-tech-booster-donated-274k-one-day-before-texas-ag-ken-paxtons-brendan-sors https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-public-library-events-for-july-20-25 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2022/02/Lubbock-Public-Library-V3-2022-120.jpg?w=900 Lubbock Public Library events for July 20-25 The Lubbock Public Library is excited to reveal their upcoming community events for the week of Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25. The full schedule can be found below: https://www.thelubbock.org/news/hale-county-drug-court-celebrates-largest-graduating-class https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//J43UG62IWJABFLF3F5LBS4IAKY.jpeg?auth=4683ce1a0950d98b981027bc63d71e681e376b6195f33f7dcd837421e83ebf89&smart=false Hale County Drug Court celebrates largest graduating class LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Six people graduated from Hale County Drug Court this week in what officials said is the program’s largest graduating class since it launched in February 2023.The ceremony was https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-animal-services-metrics-for-july-10-17 https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2025/04/Lubbock-Animal-Services-dog-easter-egg-hunt.jpg?w=900 Lubbock Animal Services metrics for July 10-17 Lubbock Animal Services (LAS) have revealed their metrics for the week of Friday, July 10, through Thursday, July 17. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-accepting-applications-for-building-board-of-appeals-position https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2023/07/cofLBK.jpg?w=900 Lubbock accepting applications for Building Board of Appeals position The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for the Building Board of Appeals, giving the citizens a chance to be an active part of the city's future. https://www.thelubbock.org/news/cannon-air-force-base-asking-for-publics-help-in-search-for-missing-airman https://gray-kcbd-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2//DQUSXXNB4NCEPCES3SWBKPXGG4.jpg?auth=faee45a1c2873e726e87cfa10535f0ad0fc15074bb6f4f7dc81818c7fdec074e&smart=false Cannon Air Force Base asking for public’s help in search for missing airman CURRY COUNTY, New Mexico (KCBD) - The Cannon Air Force Base is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing active-duty airman. The base’s 27th Special Operations Wing is working with New Mexico https://www.thelubbock.org/news/texas-tech-board-chair-donated-to-paxton-before-he-intervened-in-football-drama https://www.thelubbock.org/news/police-identify-man-killed-in-shooting-in-central-lubbock https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-kids-make-raising-kids-in-lubbock-fun-supportive-and-connected https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/lubbock-kids.jpg?w=900 Lubbock Kids: make raising kids in Lubbock fun, supportive and connected The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 17, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Kids is a group on social media that families can join and follow to get connected to learn abo https://www.thelubbock.org/news/the-lubbock-soccer-association-fall-2026-registration-is-open https://www.everythinglubbock.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2026/07/lubbock-soccer-assoacation.jpg?w=900 The Lubbock Soccer Association Fall 2026 registration is open LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Soccer Association is hosting an opportunity for families to registrar their children for the fall 2026 soccer season. LSA said anyone interested in registering their chi https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-equine-rescue-october-fundraiser-heroes-for-horses https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-shops-mothers-day-weekend-rush https://www.thelubbock.org/news/voidly-ai-uses-machine-learning-to-keep-people-connected-when-censors-strike https://www.thelubbock.org/news/ground-stop-lifted-at-dfw-lovefield-after-severe-thunderstorm-delays https://www.thelubbock.org/news/water-pump-fix-allows-lubbock-wolfforth-residents-to-resume-outdoor-watering https://www.thelubbock.org/news/from-lubbock-to-plainview-south-plains-gears-up-for-4th-of-july-festivities https://www.thelubbock.org/news/lubbock-police-warn-of-phone-scam-involving-fake-detective https://www.thelubbock.org/news/what-you-cant-do-at-lubbock-parks-this-summer-surprising-rules-revealed