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Lubbock Impact chosen as Toot’n Totum’s ‘Change for the Better’ campaign recipient
Lubbock Impact has been chosen as a recipient of Toot'n Totum's "Change for the Better" campaign. The campaign will kick off Monday, June 17 and run until Friday, July 5.
Lubbock Animal Services explains dog bite policies, after recent attack
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As the warmer temperatures settle in for the summer, Lubbock residents suffer from an uptick in dog bites and report seeing more aggressive dogs. Lubbock Animal Services is reminding people what to do if they’re bitten, while a Lubbock mom claims the agency didn’t respond quick enough in an attack on her daughter.
Warmer temperatures, humid conditions on the way
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Warmer temperatures for the region today with more heat and continued humid conditions for the remainder of the week. Today’s highs were in the low to mid-80s and Wednesday’s afternoon temps expected to climb to near or even above 90 degrees for the South Plains on Wednesday.
Texas officials warn of false Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher claims
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - False online claims are stating TDHCA’s Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist is opening. Lubbock has Section 8 Housing and some households may be vulnerable to these types of fraudulent claims. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs released the following statement:. The Texas...
More rain in forecast after storms bring flooding to South Plains, Panhandle
Widespread rainfall over the weekend and Monday brought flooding to portions of the South Plains and Panhandle and broke a daily rainfall record Sunday in Lubbock. After more rain Monday across the region, there was a 60 percent chance for additional showers and storms in the overnight hours Tuesday, decreasing to 40 percent through the day in Lubbock and the surrounding area, according to the National Weather Service in Lubbock.
Jurors selected to hear murder trial in Marsha Sharp Freeway shooting
The trial of a 33-year-old man accused in the shooting death of a woman during a vehicle chase on the Marsh Sharp Freeway about two years ago is continuing this week after a jury of eight women and six women were selected Monday. Lee McKine Jr. appeared in court for the jury selection...
Drying Out after Tuesday
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Monday night weather update for June 10, 2024. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers and storms. Low of 63°. Winds SE 8-12 MPH. Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. A.M. storms. High of 84°. Winds ENE 10-15 MPH. Tonight:. Scattered showers...
Lubbock City Council approves student housing development in South Overton, homeowners leave disappointed
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock City Council approved a zone change in the South Overton historic neighborhood in a 6-1 vote Tuesday. The zone change is from medium-density residential to high-density residential property. This would allow for the development of a proposed seven-story student housing complex at Avenue X and between 14th and 15th St.
Beat the Heat centers return in Lubbock to help residents, seniors stay cool during the summer
LUBBOCK, Texas— As the temperatures rise in the Hub City, Reliant and the City of Lubbock Public Libraries will join forces to open four Beat the Heat centers to help residents stay cool and manage their electricity use during the hot summer months. According to a press release, the program provides seniors and vulnerable Texas […]
Lubbock Fire Rescue reminds public of free alarm detector program
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Fire Rescue reminds all Lubbock residents that live within the city limits of Lubbock, Texas of its free smoke alarm program. This program is a collaboration with American Red Cross & The City of Lubbock Community Development to offer free smoke alarms for those that live within the city limits of Lubbock, Texas in effort to make sure that every household is equipped with working smoke alarms.
70-year sentences upheld for Lubbock repeat offender convicted of harassing officers for spitting
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Seventh Court of Appeals upheld the sentences for Larry Pearson, Jr., 37, a repeat offender who received 70 years in prison for Harassment of a Public Servant after spitting at police officers following a domestic violence incident. An opinion obtained during a routine search of...
KAMC Wednesday Weather Update, June 12th, 2024
Morning: Patchy fog and cloudy skies. Low of 67°. Afternoon: Clouds clear out around lunch time for a sunny afternoon. High of 90°. Tonight: Clear skies with a slight breeze from the Southeast. Low of 68°. Areas of patchy fog across the South Plains this morning including...
Small plane flips upside down on runway at Slaton airport
SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - A small plane was flipped over upon landing at the Slaton airport on Sunday afternoon. Texas DPS confirms two people suffered minor injuries and were taken to UMC. The plane, identified as a Fairchild Funk F-23A, was flipped by the wind and ended up upside down...
Flag raising ceremony to honor Women Veteran Tribute in Lubbock
A flag-raising ceremony honoring the sacrifices of women across the South Plains, Lubbock's first veteran tribute, will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at James Morgan Ltd's Liberty Park, according to a press release.
‘Rock The Hill’ music festival to feature local Christian singer
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A group of evangelists and faith leaders are planning to “Rock The Hill” this August. The event is a spiritual successor to “Rock The Desert,” a Christian music festival in the Permian Basic that ended in 2019. The talent lineup includes Zach...
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