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Man killed in industrial accident at Slaton cotton facility
A 62-year-old man died after an industrial accident at a cotton processing facility Thursday morning in Slaton. Santos Galicia-Hernandez died as a result of being crushed between two 1,500-pound stacks of cotton about 9:15 a.m. at the RSM cotton facility in the 1300 block of East Division Street, according to a statement from the Slaton Police Department. ...
Garza Co. community helps family of Lubbock shooting victim
Several businesses out of Post, Texas, have organized fundraisers to help raise money for the family of 34-year-old Lorenzo Soto, who lost his life in a shooting near Lubbock nightclub on Sunday morning.
UPDATED: Storms have exited the area
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - update 2:40 a.m. - Storms have moved east of U.S. 83, now affecting Texoma region. The severe weather threat has ended for the South Plains. update 1:22 a.m. - A few severe thunderstorms are moving eastward over the Rolling Plains. Severe warnings are in place for 1″ hail and 60mph wind.
Lynn Co. residents divided on $23 million hospital bond
LYNN Co., Texas— The Lynn County Hospital District was built in 1971, and most residents agree it could use some repairs. That’s why CEO of the Lynn County Healthcare System, Melanie Richburg, and others on the Lynn County Hospital District Board have fought for a bond for hospital renovations on the ballot. She told Everythinglubbock.com […]
Lady Winds Begin Bi-District Against Tahoka on Thursday
LUBBOCK, TX – The Floydada Lady Winds will begin their playoff run on Thursday against the Tahoka Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Winds finished their district campaign as co-district champions with an overall record of 23-5 and a 13-1 district record. Tahoka finished their season 14-7 overall and 6-3 in...
Wilson goes 4-5 in RockHounds' series opener win over Corpus Christi
2 killed after head-on crash on Highway 87 in Lubbock County
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Sunday evening said Christina Elaine Castro, 33, of Abilene and Marcos Noyola Castanon, 23, of Wilson, were pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 87 and Farm to Market Road 1585 overpass on Saturday night.
New Home residents question Lynn County Hospital District’s $23 million bond election at town hall
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - In Lynn County, the hospital district is asking voters to approve a new bond package it claims would help provide much-needed renovations, but some residents say that’s not the answer. Residents in New Home hosted a town hall meeting about the $23 million bond proposal...
NWS issues tornado watch for parts of West Texas
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 9:00 p.m. for the following areas in Texas: Borden County, Glasscock County, Howard County, Mitchell County, Reagan County, and Scurry County. This included the cities of Big Lake, Big Spring, Colorado City, Gail, Garden City, and Snyder. What’s the […]
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