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Construction date set for second H-E-B location in Lubbock

Construction date set for second H-E-B location in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Construction will soon begin on a second H-E-B location in Lubbock. The start date of Dec. 21 was confirmed in October, when a developmental site plan review was completed with the city. The grocery store will be built next to Yates Flooring near 19th and Frankford. It wil...

KCBD NewsAug 24business
Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28

Citibus to launch new, redesigned routes Sept. 28

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Citibus will launch Phase One of its approved 5-Year Service Plan on Monday, Sept. 28, introducing one new route and three redesigned routes. The plan was adopted in November 2024. The updated routes incorporate and streamline portions of existing routes. Phase One include...

KCBD NewsAug 24Local
Lubbock Christian University marks 70 years of enrollment

Lubbock Christian University marks 70 years of enrollment

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Christian University is celebrating 70 years of enrollment this year. University leaders said their greatest accomplishment over the decades has been the students they prepare for the workforce. Dr. Kent Gallaher, LCU provost, said “We believe it’s not just about t...

KCBD NewsAug 24schools
Crews report commercial structure fire in Seminole has now been contained

Crews report commercial structure fire in Seminole has now been contained

GAINES COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a large fire in Seminole Monday afternoon. Just after 3:30 p.m., officials said the fire was under control and firefighters were targeting hot spots. Smoke was visible this afternoon from Hobbs, about 25 miles away. The Gaine...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety

Texas cities' water use projected to surpass irrigation by 2070, leaders say

Texas cities' water use projected to surpass irrigation by 2070, leaders say KVII

KVIIAug 24News
'It's still money!' Lubbock man charged with assault after dispute over $2

'It's still money!' Lubbock man charged with assault after dispute over $2

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- 23-year-old Kaden Wheeling was arrested and charged following a physical altercation in Lubbock over allegedly owed money. According to court documents, officers with the Lubbock Metropolitan Speci...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24safety
Lubbock's 2nd H-E-B set to begin construction this year

Lubbock's 2nd H-E-B set to begin construction this year

After rumblings of a potential second location in Lubbock, H-E-B made the move official earlier this year and it is now appears to be coming sooner rather than later.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24Local
Mo Productions brewing up something special with Coffee Fest

Mo Productions brewing up something special with Coffee Fest

Mo's Productions is scheduled to host its first-ever Coffee Fest in downtown Lubbock on Saturday, November 21, 2026, featuring coffee tastings, workshops, and a barista latte art competition.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24business
Texas Tech enrollment tops 45,000 students for first time

Texas Tech enrollment tops 45,000 students for first time

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University opened the fall semester Monday with more than 45,000 students for the first time in university history. Texas Tech’s enrollment stands at 45,812 students, an increase of more than 3,859 students from a year ago. This marks the fifth consecutive year ...

KCBD NewsAug 24schools
1 person injured after early morning RV fire, LFR says

1 person injured after early morning RV fire, LFR says

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized after an early morning RV fire in east Lubbock County. Lubbock Fire Rescue says just before 6 a.m., crews responded to reports of an RV on fire at the Lubbock RV Park near the 4800 block of I-27. Upon arrival, crews found one RV engulfed in flame...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety
LPD: Police shoot, kill armed suspect who fired shots, led officers on chase in East Lubbock

LPD: Police shoot, kill armed suspect who fired shots, led officers on chase in East Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock Police officer shot an armed man who police say led them on a chase, fired shots multiple times and threatened officers in east Lubbock Monday morning. The suspect later died at the hospital. Police Chief Seth Herman said around 9:43 a.m., officers responded to r...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety
Trial starts for Lubbock man accused of killing Joshua Rios

Trial starts for Lubbock man accused of killing Joshua Rios

Jury selection has begun for the trial of Victor Yanez, a Lubbock man accused of fatally shooting Joshua Rios during a dispute outside a bar in April 2025.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24government

Lubbock coffee shop beats out Austin, Houston for best in Texas title

Lubbock coffee shop beats out Austin, Houston for best in Texas title Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock Avalanche-JournalAug 24business
New filing for construction date on second H-E-B location in Lubbock

New filing for construction date on second H-E-B location in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -A new document on the construction date for H-E-B’s second store in Lubbock has been filed. H-E-B’s Managing Director of Public Affairs previously said the store will be built at 19th St. and W. Loop 289, which is specifically at the southwest corner of 19th St. and Frankfo...

KCBD NewsAug 24business
Police identify 20-year-old killed after East Lubbock Officer-Involved Shooting

Police identify 20-year-old killed after East Lubbock Officer-Involved Shooting

A 20-year-old man named James Mayer was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Lubbock, Texas, on Monday morning after refusing to comply with police orders during a pursuit.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety
Emergency crews on scene at Gaines County fire, details limited

Emergency crews on scene at Gaines County fire, details limited

Emergency crews responded to a fire in the 1200 block of North Main Street in Gaines County, Texas.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety
A sweet surprise engagement at Lubbock's J's Creamery

A sweet surprise engagement at Lubbock's J's Creamery

The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of August 24, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas -- For Krista Hicks and George Herrera, J's Creamery has always been the place to grab something sweet. Now, after years of dates, memories, and shared favorite orders, the local ice cream shop has be...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24business
Man arrested in Bailey County after Clovis officer-involved shooting pursuit

Man arrested in Bailey County after Clovis officer-involved shooting pursuit

CLOVIS, New Mexico -- The New Mexico State Police Department announced that the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday involving the Curry County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), according to a press release. The Investigation Bure...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety
Man charged after police chase, shooting at officers from Clovis into Texas

Man charged after police chase, shooting at officers from Clovis into Texas

CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KFDA) - The New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Curry County. On Sunday, August 23, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a shooting involving the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Around 12:26 p.m., the C...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety

Forget Austin and Houston. Lubbock has the best coffee shop in Texas

Forget Austin and Houston. Lubbock has the best coffee shop in Texas USA Today

USA TodayAug 24business
Texas Tech police highlight safety technology

Texas Tech police highlight safety technology

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Traffic increased in Lubbock and Levelland Monday as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University and South Plains College began their fall semester. Drivers were advised to watch for increased traffic on 19th Street and Highway 114 heading toward Levelland. Texas T...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety
Texas Tech hits record enrollment of over 45,000 students

Texas Tech hits record enrollment of over 45,000 students

Enrollment at Texas Tech reached a historic 45,812 students this fall, driven by a 39% increase in first-time college enrollments since 2024.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24schools
Police identify man killed in south Lubbock crash

Police identify man killed in south Lubbock crash

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Police say one person has died after a Friday afternoon crash at the intersection of 98th & Quaker. Around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found the driver of a SUV, 84-year-old Jerry Burgess, and the drive...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety

Texas Tech Passes Historic 45,000-Student Milestone

Texas Tech Passes Historic 45,000-Student Milestone Texas Tech University

Texas Tech UniversityAug 24schools
Early morning fire near Interstate 27 leaves one person injured

Early morning fire near Interstate 27 leaves one person injured

One person sustained burn injuries in an accidental RV fire caused by an unattended stovetop near the 4800 block of Interstate 27 in Lubbock, Texas.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety

Texas Tech Opens Big 12 Title Defense Ranked No. 12, Highest In The Conference

Texas Tech Opens Big 12 Title Defense Ranked No. 12, Highest In The Conference FMX 94.5

FMX 94.5Aug 24News

1 seriously injured after officer-involved shooting in east Lubbock

1 seriously injured after officer-involved shooting in east Lubbock fox34.com

fox34.comAug 24Local

Proposed property tax reduction fuels county budget battle

Proposed property tax reduction fuels county budget battle lubbocklights.com

lubbocklights.comAug 24Local
Suspect dies following Lubbock officer-involved shooting

Suspect dies following Lubbock officer-involved shooting

A suspect sustained serious injuries following a shots-fired call and a brief police chase in Lubbock, Texas, on the morning of August 24, 2026.

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety
LPD identifies the man killed in South Lubbock car crash

LPD identifies the man killed in South Lubbock car crash

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit has identified the man pronounced deceased after a Friday afternoon crash in South Lubbock. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported on the crash at the intersection of 98th Street and Quaker Avenue that left one per...

EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK)Aug 24safety

These are the highest-paid college football head coaches in Texas — and why they earn so much

These are the highest-paid college football head coaches in Texas — and why they earn so much KHOU

KHOUAug 24News
Dangerous Heat Expected Across the Region Monday

Dangerous Heat Expected Across the Region Monday

LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Monday morning weather update for August 24, 2026. Today's High - 107° Tonight's Low - 74° Today: Dangerous heat is expected across the South and Rolling Plains Monday afternoon. Temperatures will range from the lower to middle 100s. W...

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24Local
Amarillo man arrested after chase with multiple agencies ends in Hale County

Amarillo man arrested after chase with multiple agencies ends in Hale County

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - An Amarillo man is in custody following a police chase that began in Amarillo and ended in Hale County Sunday night. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the chase began around 8:30 p.m. inside Amarillo when troopers were asked to assist by Amarillo police. The driv...

KCBD NewsAug 24safety

Zdrojewski's brace powers Tech to 2-0 win over Boise

Zdrojewski's brace powers Tech to 2-0 win over Boise Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 24News

Lubbock County Democratic Party condemns local Young Republicans social post

Lubbock County Democratic Party condemns local Young Republicans social post Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock Avalanche-JournalAug 24Local
KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (8/24/26)

KLBK Monday AM Weather Update (8/24/26)

Highs Monday will range between 105° to 115° areawide.

EverythingLubbock LocalAug 24News

Women's Soccer vs Boise St. on 08/23/2026 - Box Score - Texas Tech Red Raiders

Women's Soccer vs Boise St. on 08/23/2026 - Box Score - Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 24News
Lubbock County Democratic Party condemns Young Republicans post; LYR says post not a racial reference

Lubbock County Democratic Party condemns Young Republicans post; LYR says post not a racial reference

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Lubbock County Democratic Party issued a statement condemning a social media post made Saturday by the Lubbock Young Republicans, which critics described as containing offensive racial rhetoric. Lubbock Young Republicans posted this photo on Facebook Saturday, while cam...

KCBD NewsAug 24library

2027 Baseball Schedule

2027 Baseball Schedule Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red RaidersAug 24News

Another Hot day for the South Plains

Another Hot day for the South Plains KCBD

KCBDAug 24News

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