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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock ISD middle schoolers are teaming up with Texas Tech mentors for the annual STEM Challenge. This year, students are designing, building and racing their own self-propelled derby cars. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Every summer, the STEM challenge pits 10 middle school...

Lubbock middle schoolers build and race derby cars in STEM Challenge

South Plains, TX

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The South Plains Kidney Foundation is hosting its 2023 Splash Fest on Saturday. The event will be at the Texas Tech leisure pool from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 10. The organization is hoping to promote kidney awareness. Music, games and raffle will be...

Noon Notebook: South Plains Kidney Foundation’s 2023 Splash Fest

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock veteran wants her fellow female veterans to be better recognized for their service. Sarah Weede is trying to show them the honor they deserve - one photo at a time. “They signed the check that was blank, payable to the amount of their lives....

‘Women serve too:’ Lubbock veteran honoring fellow servicewomen with photo tribute

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - This Saturday, Lubbock Fire Rescue and Lubbock Police will face head to head during a soccer game hosted by the Lubbock matadors and benefitting the special Olympics of West Texas. Today, they held a press conference to share their excitement about the big game. “There’s always...

Lubbock Fire Rescue and the Police Department have a pregame ‘showdown’ before their big soccer game this Saturday.

LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) -In his much-anticipated PGA TOUR debut nearly two weeks after clinching his full PGA TOUR card as the inaugural PGA TOUR University winner, former Texas Tech star Ludvig Aberg recorded a strong opening round of 69 (-3), Thursday morning at the RBC Canadian Open hosted by Oakdale Golf & Country Club.

Aberg has strong round in his PGA TOUR debut

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech researchers are studying how fireworks could impact human health through our drinking water. Andrew Jackson, the interim chair of civil, environmental and construction engineering, said Tech is leading the $2.5 million study. He said the goal is to learn if perchlorate, which is found in fireworks, is running off into bodies of water.

TTU studying fireworks impact on drinking water

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Power and Light is warning customers to be wary of anyone trying to sign them up for an electric plan right now. Lubbock residents may be used to solar companies knocking on their door, but as soon as Lubbock opens up to electric competition, there will be even more door-to-door sales pitches.

‘Not yet:’ City of Lubbock warning of premature electric provider sales pitches

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Dozens of veterans are back home after taking part in the South Plains Honor Flight. They spent three days in Washington, D.C. visiting the memorials built in their honor. District 6 community meeting. Lubbock City Councilwoman Latrelle Joy is hosting a meeting tonight...

Tuesday morning top stories: Honor flight veterans return home

LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) -Texas Tech’s Kevin Bazzell and Gage Harrelson were named to the 2023 Collegiate Baseball Freshmen All-American team, powered by Diamond Sports, the organization announced on Wednesday. The duo represents the continued success under head coach Tim Tadlock as the Red Raiders have had a Freshman...

Bazzell, Harrelson named freshman All-Americans

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Every year in this country, there are more than 4,000 unintentional drownings, mostly in young children up to age 14. That’s according to the CDC. Here at home, UMC Children’s Hospital is sponsoring a water safety event this weekend to help prevent that kind of tragedy. The 3rd Annual Water Safety Event provides free admission to the popular water park Water Rampage Saturday evening, June 10th. It will offer a combined focus on fun and education. There will be CPR training, first responder truck tours, life jacket fittings and great giveaways... not to mention free life jackets while supplies last.

Free evening at Water Rampage for safety event on Saturday

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The heavy rainfall across the South Plains has left standing water all around the area. Thousands of mosquitos have flocked to this stagnate water. Steven Boston with the City of Lubbock Vector Control Department explained what is being done to keep the mosquito population down. “The...

City of Lubbock working to supress mosquito population

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - AThe Museum of Texas Tech University Association invites you to attend the 9th Annual Art on the Llano Estacado Art Exhibition and Sale. Our premiere Show allows for over 40 select artists to share their work with the Museum of Texas Tech University and art patrons like you!

9th annual Art on the Llano Estacado Art Exhibition and Sale

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - New data measuring the financial security of Lubbock households saw a decrease in financial struggles. However, with inflation on the rise, Lubbock citizens may see more financial stress in the future. According to new data from Lubbock Area United Way and its research partner United for...

Data shows drop in financial insecurity for Lubbock households, experts foresee future financial stress

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Investigators with the Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help in a 1982 missing person’s case, following the identification of remains found in Hale County determined to be that of Debra Mackey. Mackey, who was 20 at the time of...

Lubbock police asking for public’s help in 1982 missing persons case

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. LP&L is warning customers not to sign up with new electric providers before competition opens up later this year. Right now, there are not many providers authorized or able to sign Lubbock residents up for service plans whether they say so or not.

Thursday morning top stories: LP&L warns not to sign with electric providers just yet

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LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - On June 8, 2023, OSHA’s area offices in El Paso and Lubbock, Texas, and the Albuquerque Mexican Consulate entered into a two-year alliance to provide Spanish-speaking workers in West Texas with information, guidance and access to workers’ rights resources. The alliance provides workplace...

US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque alliance seeks to protect safety, health of West Texas’ workers

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Meet Gloria, KCBD’s Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Shelter! She is a two-year-old pitbull mix who’s been at the shelter for about 10 months. Gloria is a huge cuddle bug and would love nothing more than to curl up on the coach with you. She also enjoys going on walks and gets along with others dogs. Gloria is up to date on all her shots, is fixed and microchipped. She can be adopted for free today at the Lubbock Animal Shelter.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet Gloria

Lubbock County, TX

LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Two people were injured in a crash southeast of Lubbock Tuesday afternoon. DPS officials stated a car was driving northwest on Hwy. 84 just after 4:30 p.m. and attempted to turn in a cross-over. The driver reportedly realized they were in the wrong cross-over and attempted to pull back onto the highway. The car drove in front of a pickup truck also heading northwest. The two vehicles crashed in the roadway.

Lubbock Co. crash leaves 2 seriously injured

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - - Lubbock Fire Rescue has been made aware of an array of scam calls portraying to be from Lubbock Fire Rescue and requesting donations from the public for new equipment. To assist the citizens of Lubbock, Texas, we would remind you of the following:. Lubbock...

LFR warns of scam calls asking for donations

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple agencies were involved in a vehicle pursuit across several different counties on Thursday afternoon. A suspect is now in custody with serious injuries after being struck by gunfire. Lubbock Police officers responded to a report of a theft at 2:16 p.m. June 8 at a...

LPD: Man shot after ramming police units

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two people are hospitalized after a car fire on East Loop 289 early Wednesday morning. Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to the 6000 block of Southeast Drive for a vehicle fire. Police say two people were taken to UMC for their injuries. Motorists should...

Two hospitalized after car fire early Wednesday morning

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - New details of the murder of 18-year-old Lakaria Moore have been revealed through a search warrant. Moore was last seen in the early hours of May 21. She was “leaving a party with her boyfriend, Christopher Wayne Carter,” according to an LPD search warrant. The 39-year-old was later identified as the main suspect in her murder.

Search warrant reveals details of Lakaria Moore murder

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person was hospitalized after a car fire on East Loop 289 early Wednesday morning. Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to the access road in the 6200 block of Southeast Loop 289 for reports of a crash. Upon arrival, emergency crews found an SUV on fire.

Police identify person injured in car fire early Wednesday morning

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Rain chances will be limited Thursday night but will increase slightly on Friday. The greatest chance of isolated storms will be in the eastern South Plains with a possibility of a few severe storms with hail and high winds. Heavy rain will continue in the forecast...

Limited rain chances with warmer temps ahead

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LCU honors late student Ashleigh Reedy with memorial scholarship

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Christian University has created the Ashleigh Reedy Memorial Scholarship, honoring her dedication as a student and her servant’s heart. The beloved...

LCU honors late student Ashleigh Reedy with memorial scholarship

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