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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Strong winds wrap up the week on the South Plains with gusts from 55-63 mph over the area. Fortunately, winds will be much lower on Saturday and Sunday. March did exit like a lion, but the weekend will be much calmer. Saturday will feature winds of...

Calm weather greets the South Plains for April

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The City’s spring and summer irrigation restrictions become effective on Saturday, April 1 and continue through Saturday, September 30. Irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on your assigned watering days. Turn off irrigation every day from...

City of Lubbock announces spring & summer irrigation guidelines

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Lubbock County, TX

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Local law enforcement agencies are struggling to find new deputies and officers to protect and serve our communities. While DPS is sending troopers to Austin and the border, local law enforcement is having to pick up the slack here in Lubbock. Police Chief Floyd Mitchell and Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly Rowe say it’s increasing the workload on these already understaffed agencies.

LPD and LCSO facing staffing shortages

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Strong winds will sweep across the West Texas and South Plains this afternoon, with even stronger winds tomorrow. Areas of low visibility in blowing dust are possible today and are likely tomorrow. In addition, the wind and the drought will send the wildfire danger to critical levels.

West Texas wind machine spinning up

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Fire weather watches and red flag warnings expire tonight at 10 pm, but pick back up tomorrow from 9 am to 10 pm. Tonight, lows temperatures drop into the upper 40s and low 50s. A small chance of showers overnight and into the morning for the southeast counties.

Fire Weather again tomorrow

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Two 16-year-old boys are now in custody for a deadly shooting Monday night near 25th and Boston. They’re accused of shooting 51-year-old Michael Stevens during a robbery. Full story here: Police identify victim of deadly shooting, two teens arrested. LPD releases 2022...

Wednesday morning top stories: 2 teens arrested in connection to deadly Central Lubbock shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 17-year-old said she warned law enforcement about Jamie Lee Pruett weeks before deputies arrested him for a deadly shooting. The teenager said the 49-year-old was a regular customer and was always friendly, but on February 22, he crossed a line. “He went in for a...

KCBD Investigates Discounting Danger: Lubbock police say they investigated teenager’s complaints about Jamie Lee Pruett weeks before the deadly shooting

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Rather typical Spring weather is in store for the South Plains and West Texas area. Spring winds and Spring warmth will take us through the first days of April. A sunny sky a southerly breeze will warm the area to near average for the end of...

Spring on the South Plains

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Meet Buck KCBD’s Pet of the Day with Lubbock Animal Shelter! He is a one-year-old retriever who’s been at the shelter for about eight months. Staff says he loves to eat ice cream and chicken nuggets! He also does well on a leash and does amazing with other dogs. Buck is up to date on all his shots, is neutered and microchipped. He can be adopted for free today for the Lubbock Animal Shelter.

KCBD’s Pet of the Day: Meet Buck

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock police responded to a barricaded subject Wednesday afternoon after a woman reportedly was assaulted. Police stated SWAT team members had to gas the subject out of a bunker in the backyard of the home. Joshua Molinar, 39, has been arrested on charges of aggravated kidnapping...

LPD: Kidnapping victim escapes, suspect gassed out of backyard bunker

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Upbring invites you to our annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 1, 2023, for an unforgettable night!. The gala will be hosted at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center at 2521 17th St. We will spend the evening with friends and family enjoying stories of your impact,...

Noon Notebook: Lubbock Upbring Spring Gala

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock woman is demanding answers, after she says her goddaughter was ‘left for dead like an animal,’ in a fatal hit-and-run late Friday night in West Lubbock. Keyanna English-King, 20, was reportedly walking on the south side of the road near 19th Street...

‘Left for dead like an animal:’ Lubbock family seeks justice in fatal hit-and-run

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Some Lubbock residents may remember a popular bar that shut down in 1999. What used to be Lucky’s is rebranding to be Lubbock’s newest honky tonk bar. Adam Rock, the general manager of Cowpokes, says their goal is to have a fun bar that...

Lubbock bar rebranding with familiar name: Cowpokes asking donors to be a part of history

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Easter Sunday is April 9, but you can celebrate this weekend with various events hosted by the City of Lubbock and various organizations. Here’s a list of events ahead of Easter weekend:. Saturday, April 1. The City of Lubbock’s Parks and Recreation Department will be...

Celebrate upcoming Easter holiday with events planned around Lubbock

Levelland, TX

LEVELLAND, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - South Plains College is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course, which will begin on April 12. Students can earn a CPR Professional certificate, a First Aid certificate, and a Lifeguard certificate upon successful completion of the course. The course is limited to 10...

South Plains College offering Red Cross lifeguard training in April

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Even though performances don’t start until Thursday night, the ABC Pro Rodeo is already having an impact on the city of Levelland. Starting Thursday night, 2,000 seats in the Mallet Event Center will be full. While attendees might be spending some big bucks to go to the ABC Pro Rodeo, Levelland thrives from the extra cash.

The ABC Pro Rodeo leaving an economic impact on Levelland

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Combining his skills, passion, and desire to help others, one Wolfforth man is bringing his dream to life. Xzavier Moreno is offering free haircuts in Lubbock and has already inspired another to join his team and give back. “It’s like artwork to me, I think art...

Curbside cuts: Wolfforth man giving free haircuts inspires others

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Mackenzie Middle School students are making a difference in the community, staying late after school to serve. The ‘Mack Makers’ club was created in the fall, after six students approached Library Media Specialist Angela Rajcic, wanting to use their creativity and kindness to help others.

Mackenzie Middle School ‘Mack Makers’ making a difference through community service

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A High Wind Waring will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. tonight, along with a Red Flag Warning from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Expecting sunny skies throughout the day with strong winds. Not as warm as yesterday with high temperatures only in the upper 60s. It will be another no burn day for our area. West winds will be around 20 to 35 mph throughout the day with gusts up to 60 mph. There will be a possibility of patchy blowing dust throughout the day.

High Wind Warning today, not as warm

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Two South Plains school districts have some good news to share for KCBD NewsChannel 11′s Tell Me Something Good. At the Levelland Independent School District, the staff has received more than $392,000 worth of Lysol wipes. This was awarded by the Lysol US and the Frontline Impact Project.

Levelland teachers worry less about sanitary supplies, Monterey student wins citizens award

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After finishing last at State as a Sophomore, Lubbock Cooper’s Jaileel Ross was motivated to do better this year. He set records in Regionals in Squat, Deadlift & Total Weight. Last weekend he was back at State in the 198-pound class and he won the...

Lubbock-Cooper’s Jaileel Ross wins state powerlifting title

Slaton, TX

SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - The Slaton ISD school board is hosting a special meeting to discuss the retirement of Superintendent Jim Andrus. The board will also discuss applications for the Superintendent position. Slaton ISD posted the job listing on March 10. According to the agenda, the board will discuss the...

Slaton school board to discuss retirement of Superintendent Jim Andrus

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Multiple sources have confirmed to KCBD that North Texas men’s head basketball coach Grant McCasland will be the new men’s head coach for the Texas Tech Men’s Basketball program. Sources say an official announcement will not come until after tomorrow’s NIT Championship game...

Multiple sources: Grant McCasland will be named new Head Coach for TTU Men’s Basketball

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - WHAT: Texas Tech University hosts Elizabeth Smart. WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday (March 30) and 6 p.m. Friday (March 31) WHERE: Lanier Auditorium, Texas Tech University School of Law, 3311 18th St. Student Union Building (SUB) Ballroom, 15th Street and Akron Avenue. EVENT: Texas Tech will...

Elizabeth Smart featured speaker for Texas Tech events

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who collapsed on the field in January, was on Capitol Hill Wednesday to advocate for more Automatic External Defibrillators or AEDs, the portable device that can jump start the heart. Athletic trainers used one at that game to save his life.

Athletic trainer: Much more than ice and tape

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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.,...

13 displaced after house fire in North Lubbock

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