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Warming up for the week
Today was another chilly day for an end cap for this weekend; a high of 61 degrees was reached putting us 11 degrees below the average temperature of 44 degrees. Tonight we will drop to 42 with clear skies and cool night and morning conditions. Winds will remain out of the south southeast at 5-10 mph.
‘Community needs to feel secure:’ West Texas towns amp up security following Russian hackers infiltrating water systems
LUBBOCK, Texas— West Texas cities are learning how to combat cyber security threats after a Russian hacking group breached their water systems and facilities earlier this year. Muleshoe and Abernathy confirmed to Everythinglubbock.com that its systems were hacked on January 18. Hackers attempted to breach Lockney and Hale Center...
Softball Recap: Floydada wins going away against Lockney
Floydada put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season on Friday. Everything went their way against the Lockney Longhorns as the Floydada Whirlwinds made off with a 16-1 win. Winning may never get old, but Floydada sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Afternoon Update: Severe Outlook
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Thunderstorms are likely to bring a variety of severe weather types to parts of the South Plains today. Please remain weather aware: Keep up with the latest forecast and watch for watches and warnings which are likely in our area late today. Scattered thunderstorms are expected...
KAMC Thursday Morning Weather Update, April 25th, 2023
Morning: Cloudy skies across the South Plains. Low of 65°. Afternoon: Windy and Dust warnings for today. High of 87°. Tonight: Eastern severe thunderstorms. Low of 55°. A Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 pm to 9 pm. A combination of warm and dry conditions and strong winds will lead to the potential for elevated to critical fire weather concerns for the western half of the South Plains.
Severe weather coverage for Lubbock and surrounding areas, May 3, 2024
Severe weather was expected for part of the Lubbock area on Friday evening. The National Weather Service said part of the area, including Lubbock and east of the Hub City, was under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms.
Lady Horns Travel to Play Lady Winds on Friday
FLOYDADA, TX – The Lockney Lady Horns will travel to battle the county rival Lady Winds on Friday in a district matchup. The Lady Winds (22-5, 12-1) were victorious 23-8 in their previous game against Lockney (6-20, 2-11). First pitch is set for 6:30 with live coverage that can...
Lubbock software solutions company offers tips to guard against cyberattacks
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A hacker group linked to Russia is suspected of targeting infrastructure facilities in West Texas. In January, the hackers caused a water tank in Muleshoe to overflow for about 45 minutes, according to United States Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant. The City of Muleshoe took the machine offline and switched to manual operations.
The Silver Senior Prom hosted by South Plains Homecare Association is April 25
LUBBOCK, Texas—Age is just a number, so the South Plains Homecare Association is hosting the Silver Senior Prom for Seniors age 60 and above. This event is free to attend on April 25 at Highland Family Center. The event is a fundraiser to support local agencies that provide services for our seniors.
Lockney Host New Deal for Final District Home Game
LOCKNEY, TX – The Lockney Longhorns will host the New Deal Lions on Tuesday in their final home district game of their season. The Longhorns (7-10, 5-5) were victorious 12-1 in their previous game against Floydada. New Deal (15-5, 9-1) defeated Ralls 11-1 in their previous game. First pitch...
Thursday morning top stories: Hackers target water systems on the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. A cyber security firm says a Russian hacker group attacked public safety water systems in Muleshoe, Abernathy, Hale Center and Lockney in January. Full story here: Russian hackers target water tank in Muleshoe. Severe storms cause widespread damage. Cleanup is underway after severe...
Lady Winds Hit Four Homeruns in Win Against Lady Horns
LOCKNEY, TX – The Floyd County softball teams were in action against one another in a district battle that began on Tuesday. The Lady Winds started the game with eight runs in the top of the first inning to take an 8-0 lead. Floydada added five runs to their...
Longhorns Hit Walk-Off to Win District Thriller
LOCKNEY, TX – The “Floyd County Series” began on Tuesday night as the Floydada Whirlwinds traveled to Lockney to battle the Longhorns in a district matchup. The Longhorns would get the first two runs of the game in the bottom of the third inning to go up 2-0.
Baseball Game Recap: Floydada Whirlwinds vs. Lockney Longhorns
Floydada was the 9-5 winner over Lockney when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Floydada Whirlwinds fell just short of the Lockney Longhorns by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. Floydada saw three different players step up and...
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