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KLBK viewers reminisce on Lubbock restaurants that closed too soon
LUBBOCK, Texas– Over the years, many restaurants in The Hub City have closed, and EverythingLubbock.com asked our viewers what Lubbock staples they’d love to see come back and here were some of the main ones they mentioned. The Brittany. The Brittany had numerous locations in Lubbock, including one...
Extra Innings Playoff Scores for Saturday, May 11
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Here’s Zach with softball and baseball playoff scores from around the South Plains. Burkburnett 12 Snyder 2 (Burkburnett wins series 2-1) Forsan 2 Sundown 1 (Forsan wins series 2-0) Colorado City 9 Floydada 0 (Series tied at 1) Floydada 13 Colorado City 6 (Floydada wins...
Talking Points with Jen Phillips (5/12/24)
LUBBOCK, Texas (KAMC) — Are you a fan of South Plains Politics? Here are your talking points for the week. May 4th has officially come and gone, and it packed a punch. The mayoral election resulted in a runoff, and Lubbock voters struck down Proposition A. Drew Landry stopped...
New Diana’s Green homers in Texas Tech loss
STILLWATER, Okla. (KLTV) - Former New Diana Eagle Austin Green had a home run in Texas Tech’s 9-3 loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Batting cleanup and starting in right field, the senior was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Green hit a two-run homer in the first inning to put Tech up, 2-0. He hit a single in the sixth inning.
Hockley Co. man accused of murdering his ex-wife will not stand trial
HOCKLEY COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A Hockley County man accused of murdering his wife 30 years ago will not stand trial. The charges against Ricky Don Henderson were dropped just weeks before his trial was set to begin. In 2021, Henderson was indicted for the murder of his wife, 21-year-old Stephanie Meeks, who has been missing since 1993.
LSO honors son of fallen corporal at TTU graduation
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Saturday was graduation day, a big day for seniors at Texas Tech. Extra special for one graduate in particular. J.D. Harvey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in University Studies. Harvey is the son of Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Corporal D. Robert Harvey, who died in...
State of Texas: Leaders weigh marijuana options after local decriminalization measure fails
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — An effort to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana appeared on the ballot recently in another Texas community, and the results turned out differently than similar initiatives in other Texas cities. On May 5, voters in Lubbock overwhelming rejected Proposition A by a margin of 30 percentage points — 65% opposed the measure, […]
Texas Tech remains a top university worldwide in latest CWUR rankings
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - For the seventh straight year, Texas Tech University maintains its mark as one of the top institutions of higher education in the world. This is based on the 2024 Global 2000 List by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), which ranks the top 2,000 of more than 20,000 colleges and universities worldwide.
RADAR LIVESTREAM: Thunderstorms for Mother’s Day
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - updated 3:05 p.m. - A few thunderstorms have developed in the region. Storms will likely weaken the farther east they move over the Rolling Plains, off of the Caprock, where it is cooler. Watch a livestream of the radar in the player above. Thunderstorms roll through...
Free Skin Cancer Screening Day hosted by Texas Tech Physicians Dermatology on Saturday
LUBBOCK, Texas— The Texas Tech Physicians Dermatology announced on Monday it will hold its annual free Skin Cancer Screening Day on Saturday at the UMC Cancer Center. The screening will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a press release. The screening process will involve a thorough examination of the skin and […]
Tech Track finishes second at Big 12 outdoors
WACO, Texas (KCBD) – The Texas Tech track and field teams capped off the 2024 Big 12 Outdoor Championships at Clyde Hart Track and field Stadium Saturday night. The men scored 105 points to finish second as the women’s team scored 96.5 to place third. Men’s Top 5...
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