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South Plains Severe Storm Outlook
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - There is a slight risk of severe storms late each afternoon and early evening the next few days. The greatest potential will be over the eastern viewing area. This afternoon partly cloudy, breezy, and much warmer. Temperatures will peak about 15 degrees warmer than yesterday. There...
Plainview athlete leaping up to next level
ARDMORE, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Plainview's Emory Glavan signed with Oklahoma Christian's track and field team on Tuesday. Glavan will compete in the high jump for the Lady Eagles. She finished second in that event at this year's Oklahoma's high school indoor championships. Now, she's off to Edmond to continue her career.
FCHS Names Top Ten for Class of 2024
FLOYDADA, TX – Sierra Snowden and Janeisi Garza lead the Top Ten list for the upcoming Floydada Collegiate High School graduating class of 2024. Snowden is the top-ranking student and will be Valedictorian, while Garza is recognized as the class Salutatorian. Kylie Fipps, Edgar Cervera, and Carisa Fernandez round...
KAMC Thursday Morning Weather Update, April 25th, 2023
Morning: Cloudy skies across the South Plains. Low of 65°. Afternoon: Windy and Dust warnings for today. High of 87°. Tonight: Eastern severe thunderstorms. Low of 55°. A Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 pm to 9 pm. A combination of warm and dry conditions and strong winds will lead to the potential for elevated to critical fire weather concerns for the western half of the South Plains.
Syndication: The Progress-Index
NFL Hall of Famers Darrell Green, left and Bruce Smith speak to freshman and sophomore students Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Petersburg High School. Green played 20 years with the then-Washington Redskins, and Smith, a Norfolk native, played 19 years with the Buffalo Bills and Redskins.
Texas Country Hitmaker Curtis Grimes Coming to Floydada
FLOYDADA, TX – Texas Country/Red Dirt artist Curtis Grimes will join First Baptist Church of Floydada in worship on Sunday morning, May 5. Grimes, known for his songs ‘Cowboy Constitution,’ ‘Ain’t Worth the Heartache,’ and ‘Little Bit,’ will perform at the Panhandle Firemen’s/Fire Marshals’ Association dance the night before in Canyon.
Covenant Children’s achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Covenant Children’s joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and...
Lady Winds Begin Bi-District Against Tahoka on Thursday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will begin their playoff run on Thursday against the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Winds finished their district campaign as co-district champions with an overall record of 23-5 and a 13-1 district record. Tahoka finished their season 14-7 overall and 6-3 in...
‘Community needs to feel secure:’ West Texas towns amp up security following Russian hackers infiltrating water systems
LUBBOCK, Texas— West Texas cities are learning how to combat cyber security threats after a Russian hacking group breached their water systems and facilities earlier this year. Muleshoe and Abernathy confirmed to Everythinglubbock.com that its systems were hacked on January 18. Hackers attempted to breach Lockney and Hale Center water facilities but were unsuccessful. Don Provost, city manager of […]
School Board Accepts Two Resignations and Hires Three
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Collegiate ISD School Board met last night, accepted two resignations, and agreed to hire three others. Brittany Perez and Denisse Saenz have resigned from the High School while Emily Martin (Trainer), Eason Campbell (Eng I and III), and Izaih Alvarado (Special Education Teacher Assistant temporary – fill in until the end of the year) were hired.
Floydada’s Senior Night Ends With Victory Over Owls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds had senior night on Tuesday as they hosted the Hale Center Owls in the final home district game of their season. The Owls would jump out to a 1-0 lead at the top of the first inning, however, the Whirlwinds would respond in the bottom half of the inning to take a 4-1 lead.
Noon Notebook: Blanco Canyon Poker Run for Jana’s Journey
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce and Jana’s Journey committee is hosting Blanco Canyon Poker Run for Jana’s Journey. It’s happening on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am until 6 pm at Ericson Farm & Ranch Museum, 211 E. Aspen, Crosbyton, TX 79322 (inside the beautiful Blanco Canyon.)
Longhorns Fall to Lions Late on Senior Night
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns played host to the New Deal Lions on Tuesday in their final home district game of their season. The Longhorns would take a 1-0 lead after scoring the first run in the bottom of the first inning. Lockney would add one more run...
Baseball Game Recap: Crosbyton Chiefs vs. Hale Center Owls
After a string of ten wins, Crosbyton's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 5-0 to the Hale Center Owls. Crosbyton was red-hot at the plate headed into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matches prior) but Hale Center's pitcher proved too tough.
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