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Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and surrounding areas, May 16, 2024
Severe weather was expected for the far southern South Plains until 11 p.m. Thursday night. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Hale and Lubbock Counties.
Man arrested in Lubbock after fatal shooting at Amarillo apartment complex
The Amarillo Police Department said Thursday morning that two people have been arrested — one in Amarillo and one in Lubbock — in connection to a fatal shooting at an apartment complex earlier in the week. On Wednesday, investigators and officers arrested Kevin Sanders, 39, on a murder charge, according to an APD news release. A second suspect, Terrence Thomas, 38, was located in Lubbock and arrested on a charge for murder. ...
Heavy Rain and Severe Storms through Tonight
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has an update on Thursday evening’s severe weather and heavy rain potential for May 16, 2024. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the following counties through 11 PM CDT/10 PM MDT Thursday night. Lea, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Gaines, Dawson, Borden, and Scurry. Storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts ~70 MPH and lime sized hail (2.00″). Tornadoes do not look likely at this point in time. Heavy rainfall will accompany storms, likely resulting in flash flooding.
Extra Innings scores for Friday, May 17
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here are tonight’s final scores for area baseball and softball playoffs!. Game 2: Anson 7 Floydada 3 (Anson wins series 2-0) Lubbock-Cooper 6 Monterey 1 (1-0) Seminole 5 Randall 4 in 10 innings (1-0) Lubbock-Cooper Liberty 1 Idalou 0 (1-0) Shallowater 10 Littlefield 0 (1-0)
South Plains rain storm impacts several Lubbock-area baseball playoff series
A number of playoff games being played in the Lubbock area have been impacted by storms that swept through the South Plains on Thursday. The New Home-Sundown Region I-2A quarterfinal doubleheader at Frenship was suspended in the bottom of the third inning with the Leopards leading 6-1. The teams are tentatively scheduled to resume play at 9 p.m. tonight. ...
Lubbock organizations receive part of Dollar General’s $530K donation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of more than $540,000 in literacy grants to Texas non-profit organizations, libraries and schools on Thursday. Two Lubbock organizations were among the many awarded.
Catholic Charities is having their first Run to Remember on Saturday, June 22
LUBBOCK, Texas—It’s the first Run to Remember, so grab your running shoes or walking shoes. Catholic Charities is inviting the community to be part of this event on Saturday, June 22 to remember those they are serving; those that are most in need. Find out more at cclubbock.org call 806-765-8475.
Man arrested in relation to April shooting death following fight outside Lubbock nightclub
LUBBOCK, Texas — Doroteo Alonso, 26, is in custody following an investigation into the murder of Lorenzo Soto, 34, the Lubbock Police Department said on Thursday. Soto was found with a gunshot wound at 22nd and Crickets Avenue at 2 a.m. on April 21 after police were called for shots fired, according to LPD. He later died at University Medical Center.
Locally-owned Lubbock car wash hosting grand opening for newest location
LUBBOCK, Texas – Hurricane Beach Car Wash, a locally-owned and operated Lubbock business opening its newest location, will celebrate with a grand opening on Saturday, according to a press release. The event will take place at the new car wash on 7303 19th St from 10 a.m. to 6...
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