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Texas companies linked to millions of dollars in fraudulent Medicare billings
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...
This Texas Criminal Blew Up a Plane in an Act of Revenge
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.
Texas Police Department Missing Thousands of Items, Including Guns and Drugs
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...
Police Looking For Texas Mom Who Abandoned Baby in Dumpster
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.
Heating Up the South Plains
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.
Pete's Pigskin Preview: Jayton Jaybirds
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...
Lubbock-area school supply giveaways and events
LUBBOCK, Texas — As a new school year approaches, parents are gearing up to tackle long supply lists. Luckily, several groups in Lubbock and surrounding areas will host supply giveaways and events to provide some relief. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of giveaways in the area: More events and giveaways will be added as information is […]
Lubbock convenience store still slow as overpass project remains abandoned
Bernard's convenience store on Highway 87 remains empty as the overpass project near Highway 87 and FM 41 is still unfinished. Herrlinda Thrash and her husband bought the store before the construction began just five years ago.
Capital murder trial for Omar Soto-Chavira approved to be hosted in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Monday, the Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court agreed to provide a new venue for the capital murder trial of Omar Soto-Chavira. Soto-Chavira is accused of shooting and killing Lubbock SWAT Commander Joshua Bartlett during a standoff in 2021. The trial will be moved from Hockley...
Commercial filmed in Big Spring
BIG SPRING, TX — Several people had an opportunity to be an extra in a commercial that was filmed on Saturday afternoon in Big Spring at the Star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership. The commercial was filmed by Check Your Brain Productions for the Bearded Justice Law Firm in Big Spring.
Gang member sentenced in Lubbock kidnapping case
A Lubbock teen gang member was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison after admitting to participating in and recording an ordeal two years ago during which a teen was abducted at gunpoint, then taken to a home where he was severely beaten by multiple people. David Lopez Jr., 19,...
Lovelady’s Davis finds new softball home
LUBBOCK, Texas (KTRE) - Former Lovelady Lady Lion and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun, Mihyia Davis, is following Coach Gerry Glasco to Lubbock to join the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Davis was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year last year during her sophomore campaign as a Ragin’ Cajun. Davis became only the second player in program history to reach 90 hits last season when she had 91. She batted .419 on the year with 23 stolen bases. Davis struck out just 19 times in 217 at-bats. In her freshman season, Davis batted .380 with 70 hits and stole 52 bases.
Woman accused of ramming truck, firing shot
Jul. 22—A 33-year-old Odessa woman was arrested Saturday morning after her boyfriend accused her of ramming his vehicle and firing a firearm at him. According to an Ector County Sheriff's Office report, officers received a call about an unwanted person in the 800 block of Rosamond Avenue and when they arrived, a 27-year-old man told them his girlfriend of six months, Victoria Galindo Cortez, ...
New facility for Senior Life Midland to further help aging population
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland is experiencing plenty of growth, and while many young families are calling the Tall City home, the aging population is also growing. Senior Life Midland is a non-profit that helps supports the needs of that group, and the organization recently opened a new facility. A...
‘It gave me chills’: San Angelo man gets tattoo to support Trump after assassination attempt
Many people across the country have shown their support for former President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt. For one man in San Angelo, his support is something he'll always remember — permanently etched onto his skin.
New information released on West Texas manhunt
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