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The American Red Cross is asking North Texans to donate blood and platelets to keep the blood supply in stock. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help hospitals stay stocked through August, according to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is asking donors...

AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Texas may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.

SAN ANTONIO — Home insurance is becoming unaffordable for many, especially first-time buyers, and natural disasters are the leading cause of the rising rates. Nearly one in three home insurance policies had a rate increase of at least 25% in the most recent coverage renewal period. That, combined with home prices that remain high, is pricing even more people out of the market.

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Miracle Treat Day, the one-day event at participating DQ restaurants across Texas, will support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in Lubbock benefiting UMC Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 25. For each Blizzard® Treat purchased, $1 or more will be donated to the Children’s...

DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. You can read the original article here. Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77.

AUSTIN, Texas — Rainfall across central Texas is bringing cooler temperatures along with the possibility of providing a much-needed lift to water levels at area lakes and rivers. Several people were enjoying the overcast skies out at Michael Butler Park in downtown Austin on Monday. From riding bikes to...

A Texas woman who lost part of her leg in a shark attack on July 4th weekend said she didn't see the toothy predator coming toward her until it was too late.

NORTH TEXAS – Medicare fraud is suspected of costing Americans billions of dollars annually. Instead of funding healthcare, this money has become an income stream for suspected criminals. After the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed a Grand Prairie company allegedly connected to over $200 million in fraudulent billings, viewers flooded the I-Team with calls and emails. Many shared their experiences as victims of Medicare fraud."That's my story right there," said Dallas resident Dwight Sandell after watching the report the report. Sandell said that his Medicare account was fraudulently billed. He explained that he was billed for 10 straight months for urinary...

While it doesn't happen very often, Texas does see its share of plane crashes in history; some even carried famous musicians too. But in this case, Texas was actually the starting point for one particular criminal that became wanted by the FBI. A man who went from transporting illegal goods to straight up BLOWING UP A PLANE.

If most people take something from work and decide to keep it, it's usually something like a pen or office paper, maybe some post-it notes. Stealing from within a police department? That's a different category of work theft. According to CBS News in Dallas, DeSoto Police have discovered they have...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The County Commissioners Court approved raises for the 16 people who hold offices in Lubbock County. Some court members were prepared to provide a 5% raise, while others stated they would not go above 2%. On Monday, the court unanimously agreed to add the raise to...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Foster*A*Life is hosting its 19th annual Hub City Beach Party on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Depot Patio, 608 18th Street, doors open at 6 pm, the band, The Landsharks, starts at 7 pm. Event organizers say, “The Hub City Beach Party is Foster*A*Life’s only...

Police are looking for the mother of a newborn baby after that was found in a dumpster. KCBD reports, that the infant was found inside of a dumpster near 4th and Cherry Avenue in Lubbock, Texas. The infant was found alive, the status of the baby's health is unknown at this time.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - South Plains weather will trend drier and hotter in the days ahead. The weather pattern responsible also will keep winds quite light. Clouds will bubble up this afternoon leading to a slight chance of a stray storm or two, mainly over the northwestern viewing area during the late afternoon and early evening. Activity is expected to be quite limited, in number, size, duration, and intensity.

Warmer on this Tuesday with highs ranging from the mid 80s to the mid 90s. There is a very slight thunderstorm chance for some this afternoon.

Today from Lubbock, TX, on Locked On Texas Tech: - James Blanchard's new deal - results delivered - sought after prospects All coming up on Locked On Texas Tech!

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Coming off a 12-1 season, the Jayton Jaybirds take football flight with extremely high hopes once again. Five offensive and four defensive players are back for coach Josh Stanaland. Jayton boys basketball won the 1A state championship back in March so that elevates the excitement even...