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City of Lubbock Vector Control offers online service requests for mosquito spraying
The City of Lubbock's Vector Control Department has a new way for citizens to request mosquito spraying service in their neighborhoods. Replacing the mosquito hotline, citizens can now fill out online service requests for the type of mosquito treatment they need: adult mosquitoes, mosquito larvae breeding area, and advance request for a public event.
The Texas Bucket List – West Texas Beard Company in Lubbock
Lubbock – At farmers markets across Texas, you never know what you’re going to find. Entrepreneurs from every corner of the Lone Star State rely on these weekly gatherings to showcase their unique products, and over in Lubbock the West Texas Beard Company is usually on hand for them. Chris Lambert is the beard behind this brand but, he’s not the boss. Turns out the head honcho of the West Texas Beard Company couldn’t make it to the market because she’s busy with school. “Well, it started when I was nine, 10, right?” said Piper Lambert. “I did not think it was going to be where it’s at today as a nice little company, which is really cool.”
9 of the best public golf courses to play in Texas
The state of Texas has a lot to offer when it comes to golf – even if things are a bit more spread out. We have already taken a look at some of the best private facilities in the state. Here we look at the cream of the crop...
Baseball Recap: Idalou wins going away against Dimmitt
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Idalou had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over the Dimmitt Bobcats . The result was nothing new for Idalou, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Texas Tech University departments to offer multiple summer camps for students
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of May 6, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— Texas Tech University announced in a press release on Monday multiple of its departments will offer summer camps. The goal of experiencing summer camp aims to help students from pre-k to high school learn about topics that interest them. Additionally, […]
Harmony Science Academy is having their 3rd annual math competition open to all 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders in the Lubbock metro area
LUBBOCK, Texas—Attention all 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders that love math! Harmony Science Academy is having their 3rd annual math competition open to all 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders in the Lubbock metro area on May 18. It is free to register by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners.
Who should be the Lubbock A-J high school athlete of the week?
Athletes from multiple sports are among the finalists for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Athlete of the Week. The A-J accepts nominations each week until noon Sunday. Online voting begins at 4 a.m. Monday at lubbockonline.com. The poll runs through 5 p.m. Thursday, with the winner announced Friday. HOW TO NOMINATE ...
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...
Upper 80s for a Few Days
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Strong southwesterly and westerly winds dry us out and warm us up, bringing more fire weather to the western counties. Our cloud blanket this morning clears by the afternoon, along with any stray sprinkles. Highs today get to a range of 80s with a few low 90s to the east. Windy, dry, and warm conditions mean elevated fire weather for our area, particularly the western and northwestern counties.
Lubbock woman dead after Friday night crash north of Shallowater
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas DPS says 50-year-old Alana Marie Felton of Lubbock died in a rollover crash Friday night. Officials say the crash was around 9:30 p.m. near County Road 1500, and County Road 5800, just north of Shallowater. According to the report, DPS says Felton was driving north...
‘I was so shocked:’ Texas Tech student gets a surprise proposal during graduation photos
LUBBOCK, Texas— Reese Logan, a Lubbock realtor and Texas Tech student will complete a huge milestone from the Rawls College of Business on Friday, but what she was not expecting was starting a new chapter of her life as a fiancée. Logan shared to EverythingLubbock.com on April 30 that she had no idea her long-time […]
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.
UIL State Track and Field results for Saturday, May 4
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - UIL State Track & Field Meet Results For Area Athletes. Taytum Goodman/Springlake Earth 1st 3200M STATE CHAMPION . This was Taytum’s 4th straight State Championship victory. Jace Chisum/Jayton 2nd 3200M. Wiley Gaskins/Sands 1st 3200M STATE CHAMPION. Brandon Timms/Motley County 6th 3200M. Aiden Beversdorf/Petersburg 8th 3200M.
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