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Greg Abbott Compares Hamas Attacks to Texas Border Crossings at Sheriffs’ Conference
The governor’s comments followed a screening of raw October 7 footage for Texas lawmen. In a speech Tuesday to attendees at the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas’ 146th annual training conference and expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott compared attacks on Israel by Hamas—the militant group that killed around 1,200 Israelis on October 7—to crime and immigration in Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board wants public to attend burial of USMC veteran with no next-of-kin
ABILENE, Texas — A Marine Corps veteran with no known next-of-kin has died and the Texas Veterans Land Board wants to make sure he is not laid to rest alone in the Big Country. Bob Gilbert Wood was born Oct. 2, 1941. He served as a USMC Private First...
Patrick: Obama is seeking his fourth term in office
(The Center Square) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says former President Barack Obama is running for a fourth term in response to President Joe Biden announcing he isn’t running for reelection and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. “Obama is seeking his 4th term as president,” Patrick said in a social media post. “The June debate was a hit job on Biden by his own party; humiliating him was step one to run him out. There was no need for Biden...
Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Amherst Bulldogs
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Coming off a 9-2 season despite only having eight players, Amherst is excited for 2024 with most of the Bulldogs returning. One of the most consistent six-man programs around, Daniel Hinojosa will have the Bulldogs tough and ready to go. Amherst will battle in district three...
Food for Thought: Popular Italian restaurant on low performer list
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A drink stop and a popular Italian restaurant land on the bottom of the Food for Thought list this week, but there’s also good news on the menu. Orlando’s at 2402 Ave. Q had 26 violations. Several items were above the safe cold temperature...
Juvenile Justice: Good Samaritan helps Lubbock police officers end chase peacefully
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Police Department is praising a Good Samaritan for helping a police pursuit end peacefully. Earlier this week, Lubbock police officers said they spotted a stolen Kia. Task Force Officer Bryson Lewis said when they tried to pull the vehicle over, the driver sped off.
NPOY NiJaree Canady signs record NIL deal with Texas Tech
Texas Tech softball made national headlines this week after landing the nation's top softball player, junior transfer pitcher from Stanford NiJaree Canady. Canady's recruitment was highly followed, coming off a National Player of the Year season and back-to-back Women's College World Series trips with Stanford, and news of her commitment to the Red Raiders sent shockwaves through the sport.
Non-violent drug offenders graduate from Lubbock Drug Court downtown
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Several previous non-violent drug offenders in Lubbock are celebrating recovery tonight. Drug Court graduation was held downtown on Thursday afternoon. Drug Court is a program aimed to rehabilitate rather than send offenders to prison. Those charged with drug possession and classified as non-violent offenders qualify for the program.
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....
‘Now they know about Abilene’: DCOA president returns from economic development mission in Asia
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Development Corporation of Abilene CEO & President Misty Mayo recently returned to the States. Mayo is one of 28 delegates chosen to join Texas Governor Greg Abbott on a three-country economic development mission in Asia. While on the trip, she was able to make professional connections with hundreds of potential business partners […]
City of Lubbock Code Enforcement reminds citizens of winter irrigation, public nuisances ordinances
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Code Administration Department field officers are on the lookout for local homes and businesses running sprinklers during sub-freezing temperatures. Any water use that causes runoff onto roadways or sidewalks has the potential to create unsafe conditions for both motorists and pedestrians. There are actually...
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.
El Paso seeks volunteers and performers for Glow in the Park at Teentober Fest
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The city is looking for school mascots, performers, and volunteers to participate in their Glow in the Park at Teentober Fest. The event is being hosted by the City of El Paso Public Libraries and Live Active El Paso. There will be informational, interactive...
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.
TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Wins Award
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy has been honored with the 2024 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The school received the award at the AACP annual meeting on Sunday, July 21.
Local nonprofit focused on equine-assisted therapy seeks volunteers
LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - Refuge Services, a Christian nonprofit organization specializing in equine-assisted therapy, is calling for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team. We provide transformative therapy programs that harness the healing power of horses to support individuals facing a range of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
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