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Gov. Abbott says his issue with Lubbock’s Prop A is ‘bigger’ than marijuana
When asked about Lubbock's Proposition A, Governor Greg Abbott said his issue was "bigger" than the marijuana itself being on the ballot. He said Texas communities don't have the "authority" to override state law.
Severe Storms Possible Wednesday P.M.
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has an update on Wednesday evening’s severe weather potential for April 24, 2024. A Weather Aware Day has been issued for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 due to the possibility of a handful of strong to severe storms across the KLBK viewing area. A level 2/5 slight risk for severe storms has been issued for places like Lubbock, Brownfield, Lamesa, Ralls, Guthrie, Post, Snyder, Tahoka, Jayton, and Spur. A level 1/5 marginal risk has been issued for places like Childress, Turkey, Silverton, Plainview, Matador, Floydada, Paducah, Levelland, and Seminole.
Severe weather potential continues Wednesday evening
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Isolated strong to severe storms are expected Wednesday evening. Today’s severe weather threats are mainly for locations across the southeastern South Plains and Rolling Plains. Severe thunderstorms may be possible between 5 p.m. and midnight. Potential hazards are large hail up to 2 inches in...
How much fentanyl did TAG seize in Lubbock in 2023?
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Anti-Gang Center documented a notable number of fentanyl seizures in 2023 as reported in a regular Lubbock city council meeting on Tuesday. TAG seized 433 grams of fentanyl, according to a Lubbock Police Department (LPD) Annual Report. Back in February, Lubbock County Sheriff Kelly...
East Lubbock residents call splash pads ‘unfair’ to neighborhood kids
LUBBOCK, Texas — Summer vacation is less than two months away, and Lubbock’s polarizing splash pads at Mae Simmons, Montelongo, and Maxey pools are getting closer to completion. Adrian Gilbert, a longtime East Lubbock resident, said the splash pads leave the older kids with nothing to do this...
9 puppies found duct-taped in box thrown in dumpster, taken to animal shelter in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— Nine puppies were brought into The Haven Animal Care Shelter in Lubbock after someone left them in a duct-taped box in a dumpster. “They were found behind a game room about 3 a.m.,” said founder and executive director, Dr. Brenda Wilbanks. Dr. Wilbanks said unfortunately, dumping is only getting worse as owners grow more desperate, and shelters fill faster. “I’ve done this for between […]
Risk increases & expands: Central Plains, Ozarks storms & flooding
As we discussed this week, the thread for severe storms across the Plains and flood risk continues to be fine-tuned. Starting Thursday evening, over 5 million people are at risk of severe weather, and the risk increases and expands on Friday and into the weekend. Flood Threat. , mainly for...
COURT DOCS: Man was leaving Central Lubbock motel during shooting, suspects jailed
Court documents obtained by EverythingLubbock.com on Wednesday provided a breakdown of what happened the night 33-year-old Jose Gonzalez was gunned down in the 4100 block of Avenue Q.
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