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3 people injured in southwest Lubbock crash, traffic delays expected
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Emergency crews are responding to a crash in southwest Lubbock. Police stated a two vehicles crashed in the intersection at 82nd Street and Upland Avenue just after 3:15 p.m. The truck involved in the crash turned on its side. Two people were moderately injured in the...
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Marsha Sharp traffic closed from Quaker to West Loop
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - In response to multiple crashes over the last several minutes, westbound and eastbound traffic on the Marsha Sharp Freeway will be closed from Quaker Avenue to West Loop 289. As of this writing, emergency responders have reported to a total of eight crashes on the Loop...
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5 hospitalized in Lubbock after deadly crash in Lea County
LEA COUNTY, New Mexico (KCBD) - Five people are hospitalized in Lubbock after a fatal three-vehicle crash in Lea County northeast of Lovington. Just before 7 p.m. on Jan. 28, New Mexico State Police responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and Prairieview Rd. Investigators...
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Alexander May found guilty of manslaughter in 2017 deadly crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock jury took 31 minutes to find Alexander May guilty of manslaughter of a wrong-way crash that killed Jonathan Pesqueda, 18, in 2017. May was tried in the 364th District Court, with William R Eichman II as the presiding judge. May, of Midland, was accused...
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13 displaced after house fire in North Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - 11 adults and two children are displaced after a house fire in North Lubbock Thursday night. Just before 9:30 p.m., firefighters were called to a single story multi-residential structure near 3rd and Ave. T. Crews arrived to find the structure with heavy flames showing at the back of the house. A small wood shed engulfed in flames spread to the main residence, according to LFR.
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Olton ISD remains closed as district investigates report of ‘harmful substance’
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Olton ISD originally dismissed classes early on Feb. 1 due to a suspected gas leak. Now, two days later, the district says school is canceled as they investigate what they are calling a “harmful substance.”. The social media announcement came after three students and one...
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Hoop Madness Scores for Thursday, Feb. 2
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here’s Pete with your high school basketball scores from across the South Plains. Estacado 2 Lake View 0 (forfeit)
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Hoop Madness Scores for Friday, Feb. 3
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here’s Pete with your high school basketball scores and highlights from across the South Plains. Levelland 57 Estacado 51 (OT) Roosevelt 61 Abernathy 59 (3-OT) Abilene Christian 103 Christ The King 28. River Road 71 Tulia 16.
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Wolfforth accepting applications to help write city charter
Wolfforth, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Wolfforth is looking to adopt its own charter that would transform it from a state-governed municipality into what’s known as a “home rule city” like Lubbock. Becoming a “home rule city” would allow Wolfforth to be self-governed, rather than governed...
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Andrew Castillo found guilty of aggravated assault of 3-year-old
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock jury has found Andrew Castillo guilty of aggravated assault of a child under 6 years old. Castillo reportedly molested the young girl in June of 2018 when she was just 3 years old. His trial started on Jan. 31 of this year, with presiding...
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Texas Country Reporter featuring Lubbock staple Orlando’s this week
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Country Reporter is highlighting Lubbock staple Orlando’s and its Tex-Italian dishes on this week’s episode. Orlando’s is the oldest full-service restaurant in Lubbock, with 58 years of rich history. David Cea, who grew up sleeping on makeshift beds in the restaurant while his parents worked, is now one of the co-owners.
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Shopping for love: Icy roads reroute wedding to South Plains Mall
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Winter weather caused all sorts of disruptions across the South Plains on Wednesday, including at the Lubbock County Courthouse. Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Susan Rowley said she tried to head back to work after lunch, but the roads were too slick. “I was skidding...
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Olton 9-year-old wins junior Grand Champion Market Lamb in Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
OLTON, Texas (KCBD) - A 9-year-old from Olton, Graham Newsom, was selected Grand Champion Market Lamb in the junior show at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. “It felt really good whenever the judge shook my hand,” Graham said. That handshake was a symbol to Graham that he...
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Groundhog Day: Melting, drying, warming
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Our winter weather is on the way out and warmer afternoons are on the way in. A few light rain showers linger over the far southeastern viewing area through the lunch hour. The showers and clouds will be east of the area early this afternoon. All winter weather warnings and advisories have expired.
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Wolfforth working to empower residents with new city charter
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Wolfforth city council is taking the first steps to creating a new city charter. Wolfforth’s City Manager Randy Criswell says it’s the first step in empowering its residents. “It’s time for Wolfforth to reflect on who we want to be,” Criswell said. “The...
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Student housing proposal to go back before Lubbock Planning & Zoning Commission
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - It will truly be Groundhog Day on Thursday for the Lubbock Planning & Zoning Commission as well as supporters and opponents of a student housing project that was rejected by the Commission in November. “They’ve amended their plan for the building again,” Don Richards with the...
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Strangers show kindness in man’s final moments inside Post convenience store
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Often times the scariest or hardest moments can bring out the best in people. That’s what happened a few weeks ago, when a man collapsed in a gas station outside Post. Amanda Hair is a customer service representative there, at the CEFCO convenience store. She...
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Gov. Abbott calls for school choice; teachers say it’s already there
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - During a tour of Odessa College focused on workforce development Thursday, Gov. Abbott reiterated his support for education savings accounts (ESAs), a form of state subsidy that would help cover the costs of private schooling for any family in Texas. “We need to understand a reality...
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Willie McCool’s father reflects on son’s legacy, importance of education
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Dozens of West Texas veterans joined Coronado High School students at the Willie McCool Memorial Friday morning, reflecting on the lives of two area astronauts: Rick Husband of Amarillo and Willie McCool of Lubbock. “We just hope that America will continue to realize the value of...
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Texas Tech thumped by Baylor 89-62
WACO, TX (KCBD) - The Texas Tech Red Raiders saw their mini two-game winning streak come to a close Saturday when they fell 89-62 to No. 11 Baylor. The Red Raiders had it very close at halftime as they headed into the locker rooms down 38-34. In the second half; however, Baylor caught fire from beyond the arc, while Texas Tech couldn’t seem to buy themselves a basket.
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