Lubbock, TX

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) - 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) - 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

Texas State

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

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) - 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

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

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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 (NEWS RELEASE) - Investigators with the Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are scheduled to conduct two mapping operations on Friday, June 9th. The first operation is set to begin at 8:15 a.m. in the 1800 block of Parkway Drive in connection to case 23-16601.The westbound lanes of Parkway Drive will be closed, and traffic will be diverted at Zenith Avenue.

LPD to conduct mapping operations Friday morning

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) - 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) - As the Texas South Plains Honor Flight evaluates the 2023 flight and prepares for next year, that may include more mental health resources thanks to a collaboration with Covenant Health Partners. “Part of the reason that I’m here is just to observe the Honor Flight itself,...

Covenant Health Partners evaluates mental health opportunities on South Plains Honor Flight

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Mustang Club is hosting its 41st Car Roundup Car Show this Saturday. The event is free to the public and will be hosted at the Wayland Baptist University Lubbock Campus from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 10. All cars are welcome to...

Noon Notebook: Lubbock Mustang Club 41st Car Roundup 2023 Car Show

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) - 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 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 (KCBD) - Meet PJ, KCBD’s Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Shelter! He is a one-year-old shepherd/pit mix who’s been at the shelter for about seven months. He is a big boy who thinks he is a small dog. He does very well on a leash and is easy-going and sweet. He is also very gentle when it comes to taking treats out of your hand. PJ is up to date on all his shots, is fixed and microchipped. He can be adopted for free today at the Lubbock Animal Shelter.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet PJ

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Women Veteran’s Day Banquet will be hosted this Saturday, providing a space for women veterans to connect with each other. Tammy Lowrey, commander of the Women Veterans of America, Chapter 53, says it’s way to celebrate local veterans and is a good chance to meet people with similar experiences and get connected to resources in our area.

Women Veteran’s Day Banquet to be hosted this Saturday

Nazareth, TX

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Retuning back to State, both Nazareth and New Home dropped State Semifinal Games at Round Rock on Wednesday. In their third straight trip to State, Nazareth lost to Fayetteville 4-0 in the 1A State Semifinals. The Swifts finish 18-5. Reaching State for the 4th time in...

Nazareth, New Home fall in State Semifinals

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

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) - 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) - 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) - After 7 seasons, including two trips to State, Kyle Lovorn has announced he is stepping down as the Lubbock Cooper Lady Pirates Girls Basketball Coach. I spoke with Coach Lovorn. He is going to l take a basketball break and will be pursing another career while spending time with his family.

Kyle Lovorn leaving Lady Pirates after 7 seasons

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Overnight temperatures will be near 60°. Expect partly cloudy skies this evening, becoming mostly cloudy after midnight. Southeast winds will be around 5 to 10 mph and will become south after midnight. There is a very slight chance for showers late this evening, into the...

Marginal storm chances tomorrow

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ECHO West Texas forms to help coordinate homeless services in Lubbock area

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - What was known as Lubbock’s Homeless Haven, which formed in 2021, has been redeveloped into a nonprofit organization known as ECHO, Ending...

ECHO West Texas forms to help coordinate homeless services in Lubbock area

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