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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say the reward connected to a 2017 fatal hit-and-run has been increased in hopes to generate fresh leads in the case. On February 10, 2017, at 12:36 a.m., a Lubbock Police Officer was flagged down by a motorist regarding an individual walking in the middle o...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock City Council approved new meet and confer agreements with the police and firefighter associations on Tuesday, at a cost of about $7.8 million next year, as part of its budget and tax rate discussion. The cost to the average homeowner will be about $103 more per...
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department announced that a reward connected to a 2017 fatal hit-and-run has been increased in hopes of renewing public interest to generate fresh leads in the case. LPD confirmed the reward increase is from family members and said citizens can call Crime Line...
LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Wednesday morning weather update for September 2, 2026. Today's High - 98° Tonight's Low - 73° Today: A slightly warmer day is expected across the area Wednesday. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s to the lower 100s. Winds will...
Wednesday's highs will range from the middle 90s to the middle 100s.
Two college students created an app called Classed to combat campus loneliness and will look to expand the platform to more universities across the country.
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock City Council voted to unanimously ratify a meet-and-confer agreement with the Lubbock Professional Firefighters Association on Tuesday. The agreement will allow Lubbock Fire and Rescue to transition to a new 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule, giving first responders ...
Provided by USDA WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS RELEASE) - Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Modernization Plan to put Farmers First, reduce unnecessary burdens on producers, and impro...
AUSTIN, Texas (KCBD) - Executives behind some of the largest data center operations in West Texas testified before a Texas state Senate committee during a marathon hearing aimed at addressing misinformation about AI infrastructure. Lancium testifies on water use Lancium CEO Michael McNamara testi...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Cotton crops in south Lubbock are struggling after a winter with little rain and an even drier summer. Farmer Thomas Kennedy said the lack of moisture has made recent growing seasons difficult. “But the past couple years, August has just been brutally, brutally hot. And wi...
Texas hospitals expect to lose $27M a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday Spectrum News
A four-year-old girl fighting leukemia at Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock hopes to receive words of encouragement or a meeting from country singer Ella Langley ahead of the artist's upcoming tour stop.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury issued a formal murder charge against a man accused of killing another person in July. Robert Kinney told police multiple people showed up to his family’s home in the middle of the night with his son. Kinney said he got his gun and told investigators he fired ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A grand jury has indicted three people in connection with the murder of a man in July. David Thomas, Trashod Willis and Shanquetia Lingard were all indicted in the death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson. Authorities say he was beaten outside a hotel near Mac Davis and Avenu...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock grand jury indicted a man Tuesday in connection with a 2025 murder. Joe Martinez was previously indicted in March of last year for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Tuesday’s indictment includes an additional murder charge. Police initially resp...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - United Supermarkets’ annual “Aisles of Smiles” campaign is now underway across Texas and New Mexico. Throughout the campaign, United, Market Street and Amigos customers can add any dollar amount to their grocery bill total. The money will directly fund the Muscular Dystrop...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The 2026 Global Sorghum Conference is coming to Lubbock this month, and registration for the event is still open. It is the first time Lubbock has hosted the conference and the first time it has been held in the U.S. Growers, researchers and industry leaders will gather at...
Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech’s week one matchup with Abilene Christian kotaradio.com
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Animal Services sent eight cats, 58 dogs, 30 chickens, four lizards and one gerbil to new homes during an event this year aimed at clearing out the shelter. Each year, Lubbock Animal Services tries to clear its shelter with just one event. Assistant Director Taylor...
"This is a dream of mine": Will Hammond opens up ahead of first season as Texas Tech's QB1 On3
Christopher Ford, 17, was indicted on Tuesday following a June report of alleged sexual misconduct involving a juvenile victim in Lubbock.
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Suspects in July downtown Lubbock motel beating death indicted Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin a $9.6 million project to improve FM 179 in Lubbock County next week, which will involve widening the roadway, improving drainage, and installing new traffic signals.
A Lubbock grand jury has indicted David Thomas, Trashod Willis, and Shanquetia Lingard for the July 2026 homicide of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlunson.
Robert Kinney, 65, was indicted on Tuesday for the July 2026 murder of 37-year-old Stephon Jones in Lubbock, Texas.
WOLFFORTH, TX (NEWS RELEASE) – The Texas Department of Transportation is set to begin work on a project that will make improvements to FM 179, from US 62/82 to FM 1585 (Loop 88), in Lubbock County. The $9.6 million project will widen the roadway to accommodate a left-turn lane, improve drainage, ...
AUSTIN, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 5 organizations in the Panhandle region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Plains in Yoakum County is hosting the 30th Annual Watermelon Roundup at the Yoakum County Courthouse Square. The event is Saturday, September 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and organizers say there will be plenty of watermelon and lots of vendors with family ...
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City of Lubbock is now accepting applications for several boards and commissions. The City of Lubbock encourages all Lubbock residents to apply. This is a chance for Lubbock citizens to be an active part in their city’s future. The term for these positions star...
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Buddy Holly Center invites the community to celebrate Buddy Holly’s 90th Birthday Bash on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, from 10AM-5PM! Come join us for a FREE and fun-filled day with activities for all ages! Tour the historic J.I. Allison House (open 11...
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has a recap on Meteorological Summer 2026 for the city of Lubbock. September 1st marks the official beginning of meteorological fall, which runs from September 1 - November 30. As we take a look back on the Meteorological Summer of 2026, h...
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured early Tuesday near 19th & Elkhart. Lubbock police were called to an apartment complex in the 5500 block of 19th Street at 5:13 a.m. on Sept. 1 for ...
A shooting at a Lubbock apartment complex early Monday morning left one man dead and another seriously injured after a suspect reportedly fired through a floor before shooting both his neighbor and himself.
Several Lubbock businesses will be closed or operate with reduced hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
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The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of September 1, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- UMC Health System announced it is set to host the 2026 Fall Prevention Event, a community-focused educational program designed to help individuals reduce their risk of falls and maintain a safe, ...
Lady Raiders Announce Staff Promotions Ahead of 2026-27 Season Texas Tech Red Raiders
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