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Lubbock VA clinic to host its first in-person Welcome Home Veterans event
LUBBOCK, Texas— The Lubbock VA Clinic announced on Thursday it will host its first in-person Welcome Home Veterans event. The event is a celebration of service of all Lubbock area Veterans and their families whether they are enrolled in VA health care or not. The special event will feature an opening ceremony, family fun, food […]
East Lubbock residents call splash pads ‘unfair’ to neighborhood kids
LUBBOCK, Texas — Summer vacation is less than two months away, and Lubbock’s polarizing splash pads at Mae Simmons, Montelongo, and Maxey pools are getting closer to completion. Adrian Gilbert, a longtime East Lubbock resident, said the splash pads leave the older kids with nothing to do this...
9 puppies found duct-taped in box thrown in dumpster, taken to animal shelter in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— Nine puppies were brought into The Haven Animal Care Shelter in Lubbock after someone left them in a duct-taped box in a dumpster. “They were found behind a game room about 3 a.m.,” said founder and executive director, Dr. Brenda Wilbanks. Dr. Wilbanks said unfortunately, dumping is only getting worse as owners grow more desperate, and shelters fill faster. “I’ve done this for between […]
Trial begins for Lubbock man accused of severely injuring 10-month old
Testimony began this week for the trial of a 33-year-old man accused of seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend's 10-month-old son more than two years ago when she was staying with him temporarily in Lubbock. A jury of five men and seven women were picked at the end of the day on...
Lubbock early voting turnout numbers double compared to May 2022 election
Early voter turnout numbers have nearly doubled compared to the turnout in the 2022 city election. On day three of this year’s early voting election, the turnout amounted to 3,015 people. This compares to day three in 2022, where 1,597 early voters turned out.
Lubbock Police Department credits strategy changes for decrease in crime
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department announced a decrease in overall crime in the Hub City last year, noting come changes in strategy are contributing to the reduction. Interim Police Chief Gregory Rushin presented the department’s annual report to the Lubbock City Council this week, and gave some...
Noon Notebook: Salvation Army’s ‘Passage’ field trip
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Salvation Army’s ‘Passage’ youth group is going on a field trip to Six Flags on June 7, 2024 and they need the community’s help in fundraising. The ‘Passage’ group is described on its website as “This program was created specifically for...
Thursday morning top stories: Lubbock Police Department annual reports shows reduced crime, car crashes
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Lubbock Police Department annual reports shows reduced crime, car crashes. An affidavit is providing new details about the shooting death of Jose Gonzalez at a motel near 44th and Ave. Q. Witnesses say Leeroy Trevino, Jr. and Tony Thomas tried to break into...
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...
Garza Co. community helps family of Lubbock shooting victim
Several businesses out of Post, Texas, have organized fundraisers to help raise money for the family of 34-year-old Lorenzo Soto, who lost his life in a shooting near Lubbock nightclub on Sunday morning.
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