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Here’s why you might see more police on major Texas highways Aug. 6-8
The Texas Department of Public Safety will increase patrols on several major interstates as part of a campaign to end accidents involving commercial vehicles. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact) Texas motorists may see more Texas Department of Public Safety officers patrolling Interstates 10, 20, 35, 40 and 45 from Aug. 6-8. The...
FEMA offering reimbursement for generators bought after Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON - Texans who bought or rented a generator due to the power outage from Hurricane Beryl may qualify for reimbursement from FEMA. Generators must have been purchased or rented between July 5 through July 20, 2024. FEMA is waiving the rule that generators must run medically required equipment in...
In two Texas cities, housing prices are falling
Texas Home Prices Drop in San Antonio and Austin as Sellers Slash Asking Prices. While other states struggle with rising costs, two Texas cities see a decline as buyers lose interest. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the US has faced soaring mortgage rates and home prices. Now, these costs are finally...
Cooler temps, slight rain chances return this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Another day of 100-degree temperatures for some communities over the region but most areas have remained in the upper 90s. Fortunately, cooler temps and slightly better rain chances will return for the weekend. I expect the afternoon highs to remain in the 90s Saturday, except along the Caprock and east where more of the 100 highs will dominate.
Dance the Night Away at This Lubbock Summer Dance Party
Summer is still going strong in Lubbock and there are so many fun events to enjoy before fall arrives. If you love to dance, then you have likely already gone to, or been interested in going to some local dance classes. There are a variety of options in Lubbock for partner dancing, including LHUCA’s Ballroom Dance lesson series, and Social Dance Lubbock who teach at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center.
Police Blotter: Two cases of theft investigated on campus
All information is pulled from the Texas Tech Police Department Crime Log. From Sunday to Thursday, Tech officers investigated two cases of theft on campus. One incident involved tools stolen from the Womble Football Center. Sunday, July 28. 7:20 a.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a building at...
Dallas Builder Among 3 To Be Inducted into Texas Housing Hall of Honor
A pioneering figure in the Dallas construction industry is one of three people to be inducted into the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor. Dallas’ Harold Peek joins Randy Birdwell and Larry Johnson as honorees, the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced. Their inductions were voted upon by the Texas Housing Hall of Honor board of governors. The ceremony will take place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on November 20 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop.
The Texas Legal Guide: To City, County, and State Law Differences
When my youngest daughter who's in college wanted to find her own place but found real estate prices sky-high, she thought of living in a travel trailer in our backyard. This seemed like a great idea until I explained that we have laws prohibiting this. She asked, “Is this your law, a local law, state law, or what kind of law is it?”
Friday Evening Forecast: Hot summer weekend expected
TONIGHT: A few clouds after midnight tonight. Otherwise warm & humid. Low: 79. Winds: W 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated storms possible in Deep East Texas as a weak frontal boundary moves through. Chance of rain: 10%. High: 98. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot with a […]
Will August Bring More Heat?
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Meteorologist Leah Rodriguez takes an extended look at the forecast for August. Meteorological summer includes the months of June, July, and August. So far, June and July of 2024 have already made us tie for the 10th hottest summer on record. Let’s see if August offers any relief from the heat.
Southeast Texas Faces Dangerous Heat: Temperatures to Soar Beyond 110°F
Houston, TX – Southeast Texas is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Houston-Galveston has warned residents of the potential for heat index values to exceed 110°F, particularly in the afternoon hours on Friday and Saturday. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity, poses significant risks for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities.
Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge has plans to expand, some Texas representatives oppose the plan
LUBBOCK, Texas — After 15 years in the works, the Land Protection Plan was approved in June 2023. The intent of the plan is to give the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge the ability to allow willing sellers to donate or sell their land to the refuge for conservation efforts.
Cooler temps, slight rain chances return this weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Another day of 100-degree temperatures for some communities over the region but most areas have remained in the upper 90s. Fortunately, cooler temps and slightly better rain chances will return for the weekend. I expect the afternoon highs to remain in the 90s Saturday, except along the Caprock and east where more of the 100 highs will dominate.
‘There are plenty of jobs out there,’ More jobs available in Lubbock as unemployment remains low
LUBBOCK, Texas— The unemployment rate is at an all-time low for the state of Texas according to the latest data from Workforce solutions, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs to fill and people still seeking jobs. Director of Business Development at Workforce Solutions, Danny Soliz said recent statistics show that the unemployment rate did […]
Thunderstorm Potential Today and Tomorrow
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A few degrees cooler today, but still quite hot. Highs today still range the upper 90s and triple digits, though a few degrees cooler. Lubbock is expecting about 100, 3 degrees cooler than yesterday’s high. Still hot enough off the Caprock to warrant a heat advisory, so heat safety is again important today.