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District 2 voters discuss East Lubbock issues, needed changes
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Rose Wilson has lived in East Lubbock since 1952 and has spent much time supporting and volunteering in the community. She and other residents spoke on the issues and changes they would like to see within the district. On Saturday, the district will learn who will become the representative for the district in a runoff between Gordon Harris and Anah Menjares.
Flash flooding sparks high water rescues in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Heavy rainfall has drenched much of the southern Plains over the past 24 hours from Amarillo to Lubbock. While many ag producers welcome the rain, it is causing major issues in the second largest canyon in the United States. Palo Duro Canyon State Park only...
KAMC Monday Weather Update, June 10th, 2024
Morning: Isolated showers to the north of Lubbock. Low of 65°. Afternoon: Partly sunny and muggy. High of 78°. Tonight: Thunderstorms return, localized flooding possible. Low of 63°. 1.29 inches of rain was recoded at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport yesterday after heavy thunderstorms fell in the...
Flash Flood warning issued for the city of Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— Severe weather was expected for the west Texas area on Sunday evening. The National Weather Service in Lubbock states a flash flood warning is in effect for the Southern Lubbock area until 8:30 p.m. central time. Areas that will experience flash flooding include Lubbock, Slaton, Wolfforth, Idalou,...
70-year sentence upheld for Lubbock repeat offender convicted of spitting at police
The Seventh Court of Appeals upheld the sentences for Larry Pearson, Jr., 37, a repeat offender who received 70 years in prison for Harassment of a Public Servant after he spit at police officers following a domestic violence incident.
Man indicted with murder in April shooting outside Lubbock club
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock grand jury indicted a man in connection with a deadly shooting in the Depot District in late April. 26-year-old Doroteo Alonso is accused of shooting and killing 34-year-old Lorenzo Soto. In the early morning hours of April 21, police responded to a shots fired...
5 youths arrested after police chase in stolen vehicle, crash in central Lubbock
Five juveniles are in custody after police say they stole a vehicle and led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon in central Lubbock. The pursuit, which involved a stolen vehicle, began at 12:20 p.m. and ended at 12:25 p.m., when the suspect vehicle collided with a second vehicle and then into a house near 35th Street and Indiana Avenue, according to a statement from Lubbock police. ...
City council approves student housing project in South Overton neighborhood
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After much debate, Lubbock’s city council has given the green light for a student housing project in the South Overton neighborhood. The developer has now gone before the council twice with the proposal for a seven-story apartment complex near 14th and Avenue X. In a...
Lubbock Juneteenth Committee announces event for annual celebration
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Lubbock Juneteenth Committee is delighted to announce this year’s Annual Juneteenth Rise Up Celebration, which will take place on Saturday, June 15. This year’s celebration will be a one-day event packed with activities and festivities for the whole community to enjoy. Juneteenth...
Lubbock cotton farmers grateful for recent rain
LUBBOCK, Texas — Cotton Farmer, Jeremy Brown finished planting for the season Monday. While he said farmers are always optimistic this time of the season, Brown told EverythingLubbock.com the recent rains have made him feel even more encouraged. “I’m really excited and got a beautiful crop going,” Brown said....
Who’s that Good Dog?
Adoption Story: My mom is in charge of the Greyhound rescue in Lubbock, Texas. Frieda was adopted once before, but my mom always said that if the adopters ever decided that they didn’t want her anymore that we would take her. When my mom found out that the adopters...
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