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Election results for Lubbock area including mayor, schools
Election results are in for the May 4, 2024, election in Lubbock, including results for Prop A, Lubbock Mayor and school elections. Until they are canvassed, the results are "final unofficial."
Lubbock voters reject attempt to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana
LUBBOCK — The green wave some Lubbock residents hoped for didn’t materialize Saturday as voters rejected Proposition A, which would have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana in the city. Nearly 65% of voters rejected the proposal. The ordinance would have instructed Lubbock police to stop arresting adults for...
More Thunderstorms Today
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The potential for more severe weather yet again today as thunderstorms are expected to bring wind, rain, and hail this afternoon. Highs today much cooler thanks to a cold front that should help showers and thunderstorms this morning. Highs range upper 90s to mid-70s with Lubbock landing around the upper 70s earlier in the day.
Severe Weather Outlook Today and Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Thunderstorms return to the South Plains late today and additional storms are expected tomorrow. Both days, some storms will be severe. Scattered thunderstorms, some severe, are likely late this afternoon and this evening. Storms may begin near the I27/H87 corridor, shifting eastward through the evening. The...
Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and surrounding areas, May 4, 2024
LUBBOCK, Texas — Severe weather was expected for the Lubbock area on Saturday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service said xx. Potential threats include x. Storm Highlights Useful Links
Storms bring threat of tornadoes, grapefruit-sized hail to 33 counties, Lubbock included
Much of the South Plains, including Lubbock County, and the Big Country are under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Friday, with a line of severe storms already developing and moving east across West Texas. Lubbock is one of 33 Texas counties under the watch could see severe weather today,...
Loop 88 traffic changes begin Tuesday
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin shifting Loop 88 traffic onto the newly built eastbound frontage road on Tuesday May 7, weather permitting. The traffic shift will allow crews to begin work on the westbound Loop frontage road. “All Loop 88 traffic...
Severe thunderstorm watch for the southern South Plains until 10 pm
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the southern South Plains until 10 pm. Thunderstorms will develop through the afternoon and evening and move northeast. Isolated storms may produce one inch hail and winds of 60 mph or higher as the move across the region.
Majority of Lubbock council changing
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - There were three Lubbock city council seats on Saturday’s ballot with just one person. Four out of six council members will soon be new to the position. District 2 council member Shelia Patterson Harris decided not to run for re-election. There will likely be a...
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