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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...
Senior Night for Whirlwinds on Tuesday Against Owls
FLOYDADA, TX – The Floydada Whirlwinds will host their final district home game against the Hale Center Owls on Tuesday. The Whirlwinds (3-15, 2-8) fell to Lockney 12-1 in their previous game. First pitch will be at 5:00 p.m. with live coverage that can be heard on 106.1 FLiP-FM...
Lockney Host New Deal for Final District Home Game
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the New Deal Lions on Tuesday in their final home district game of their season. The Longhorns (7-10, 5-5) were victorious 12-1 in their previous game against Floydada. New Deal (15-5, 9-1) defeated Ralls 11-1 in their previous game. First pitch...
21-year-old killed in Thursday evening crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 21-year-old is dead after a crash in northwest Lubbock County. Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, emergency crews responded to a crash involving two vehicles. A report from DPS stated an SUV was heading south on North CR 1700, while a passenger car was traveling...
What to know about voting early in Lubbock's city, school elections
Lubbockites will soon start casting ballots to choose a new mayor, city council members, school board members and more. Early voting in municipal and school district elections across the region begins Monday and runs through the following Tuesday, April 30 ahead of the May 4 municipal election. Here's a look at who's on...
Friday morning top stories: Littlefield man arrested after SWAT callout
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Officers arrested Octavio Lopez yesterday morning on three felony warrants. Investigators say they found guns in his home, along with evidence of manufacturing or delivering drugs. Details here: Littlefield man arrested during SWAT callout Thursday morning. Reese’s Law: Engergizer implements changes. Trista...
Boys basketball player of the year: Shallowater's Cooper Lusk ends with his best
SHALLOWATER — When discussing goals with his team, Shallowater boys basketball coach Jay Lusk doesn't like to talk about the end. In part, it's an effort to stay focused on the present. This season, it was also a way to avoid thinking about the last game coaching his son. Cooper Lusk has been around...
District champion Shallowater baseball 'hitting that stride' as playoffs loom
SHALLOWATER — The Shallowater baseball team made sure to learn from its lone district loss. Following a one-run setback to Lubbock-Cooper Liberty, the Mustangs found their groove. That was apparent Tuesday night. Shallowater fired on all cylinders at Garland Field, whipping rival Idalou 11-0 in five innings. The result...
Region I-3A track and field: Idalou's Annabel Phillips bounces back; Results, takeaways
ABILENE — Annabel Phillips was almost inconsolable after the 100-meter hurdles. The Idalou athlete's fourth-place finish meant there was no hope for advancing in the event. It was the second near-miss of the Region I-3A track and field meet, with Phillips coming in fifth in the high jump Friday at Elmer Gray Stadium. Following...
Crash report: Abilene woman dies in Lubbock County head-on collision
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene woman was killed in a Lubbock County vehicle wreck over the weekend. In a preliminary crash report, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shared that two drivers were killed in a head-on collision around 11:30 p.m. last Saturday night. According to the released investigation notes, an Abilene woman […]
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