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Big Spring police officer hospitalized in Lubbock after shooting, suspect captured
A Big Spring police officer remained hospitalized in Lubbock and a suspected shooter is now in jail after a shooting early Tuesday. According to the Big Spring Police Department, at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, Howard County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Big Spring police officers were dispatched to Crossroads Bar, located in the 3100 block of South Highway 87, in reference to a male subject who had brandished a firearm. ...
Don't believe these skin cancer myths; free screening available May 18
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in this country and melanoma is the most common cancer in young adults. When caught early, it is highly treatable. if you’re worried about a certain spot on you or someone...
Texas Tech School of Banking celebrating 50th anniversary
For five decades, the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University has served as a tremendous asset to the banking community across Texas and the U.S., providing valuable resources for banks and bankers alike hoping to grow both professionally and within the industry. A big part of...
Tangram Interiors opens Lubbock office led by Texas Tech alumna
A commercial interior company has opened in Lubbock, with plans to focus on several West Texas cities. Tangram Interiors, a curator for commercial interior environments and flagship dealer of Steelcase, Inc., recently opened a Lubbock office at 6510 70th St. This new office plans to focus on expansion in the Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland and surrounding areas in the hopes of bridging the gap between rural communities and metropolitan resources, according to a news release.
Amarillo murder suspect arrested in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A murder suspect wanted out of Amarillo was arrested in Lubbock Wednesday afternoon. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Amarillo police received multiple reports of shots fired at the Axiom Apartments. Police say when officers arrived they found 46-year-old Gerald Abdu-Daoud Henry dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound.
More Thunderstorms Today
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Another round of thunderstorms today present similar severe threats to yesterday. The leftover thunderstorms from this morning break up and clear out a bit, before more thunderstorms develop in the afternoon, posing similar threats of golf ball sized hail and 70 mph wind gusts. Lightning and potential localized flash flooding are threats as well, along with the unlikely but still possible threat of tornadoes.
No summer curfews for juveniles in Texas cities, Lubbock included
LUBBOCK, Texas — Summer vacation is around the corner for Lubbock teens and kids, and 2024 will be different from previous years because the City of Lubbock will not implement a curfew for kids 18 years and younger due to House Bill 1819. According to city ordinances, the City...
Storm Chances Slowly Return
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - While there is only a slim chance of a stray storm or two late today but the potential for storms, and rain, will increase late tomorrow and again late Thursday. Today sunny with a few late afternoon clouds. The afternoon will be a bit breezy and...
Lubbock police investigating death of 5-month-old, three people arrested
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department is investigating the injury and death of a 5-month-old. On May 8, the injured infant was brought to the emergency room at Covenant Children’s. Hospital staff suspected the child may have been abused and called Lubbock police to investigate. GRAPHIC WARNING:...
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