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Camp New Beginnings providing a summer kids won’t forget
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, especially for kids. Started three years ago by Dr. Jennifer Wilson and a board of nurses, Camp New Beginnings was born. This camp provides four days of fun and events for kids with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Dr....
Q&A with Coach McGuire at 24th annual Quarterback S.A.C.K. Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We are just a little more than a month away from the first Texas Tech football game of the season, and on Thursday, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest kicked off the excitement with its 24th annual Quarterback S.A.C.K. Luncheon. The event included lunch,...
Lubbock Police participate in 16th Annual Tip-A-Cop benefiting Special Olympics statewide
LUBBOCK, Texas— The 16th Annual Tip-A-Cop Event Benefit will occur on Thursday, July 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse on 6101 Slide Rd. This is a joint partnership between the Lubbock Police Department and Texas Roadhouse. Officers will help serve guests at the “Tip-A-Cop” event and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas.
Comedy at the Cactus: Joe Bartnick This Friday!
You’ve seen him on Netflix and over the airwaves on Sirius/XM comedy…now see him LIVE at the Cactus!. Comedy at the Cactus: Joe Bartnick - Live in Lubbock!. Joe Bartnick is a standup comic, actor and writer. All Things Comedy released his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago.” The special was featured on Sirius/XM’s RawDog Channel. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in “Old Dads” - a.
Denise Norman files for MISD School Board District 1
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Denise Norman has filed for the MISD School Board District 1 election. Norman has served on eight different educational boards/committees and is a member of the Parent Teacher Association. She is an administrator and Human Resources Director in the oil and gas industry, but says that public education is important.
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Texas Department of Public Safety to Dedicate Boat in Honor of Fallen Trooper
AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold a boat dedication ceremony on Friday, July 26, to honor Trooper Matthew Dewayne Myrick, who died in a vehicle crash while responding to a call in Deaf Smith County in 2006. The ceremony will take place at...
Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
Yampa Sandwich Co. ready to flow outside of Colorado as owners look to expand business to Utah, Arizona and Texas
It started in October 1999 when David Pepin and Peter Boniface pursued a shared dream of owning their own sandwich shop, and continues today as the Steamboat Springs-based Yampa Sandwich Co. continues to flow into new markets. Since its start, the Steamboat Springs men have watched the business grow, expanding...
TLCA on the hunt for substitute teachers
The halls and classrooms are empty right now, but when young minds come back through the doors of Texas Leadership Charter Academy, they’ll see some new faces. The school has announced that it is taking applications for substitute teachers. One applicant says she’s hoping to help shape young minds.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Texas Stores Closing Soon
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Webster, Austin, Lewisville, Texarkana, and the Greater Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio areas might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
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