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Who are the 5 best receivers Texas Tech football will face in 2024?
We continue to take a look at the Texas Tech football team's opponents for the 2024 season with a dive into the best receivers the Red Raiders will see. The Red Raider secondary will be put to the test against some of the best receivers in the country, but who should fans know about the most?
Insanity defense raised in deadly 2020 Lubbock apartment fire
The trial of a 39-year-old man accused of killing two people in 2020 after starting a fire at a south Lubbock apartment has been delayed by four months so prosecutors can hire an expert to evaluate him for insanity. District Judge William Eichman in the 364th District Court on Friday granted prosecutors' request for a continuance and rescheduled Todd Bryant Miller's trial initially set for July 22 to Nov. 18. ...
Residents weigh in on Lubbock County budget debate
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Residents told Lubbock County Commissioners on Tuesday that finances are tight and families are forced to prioritize what they need, versus what they really need. “There are a lot of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren and they are just barely making it and struggling to...
Young family loses everything in house fire days before their baby is born
KAMC Kamryn Mendoza has the story.
United Family to host school supply drive for Lubbock-area schools
LUBBOCK, Texas— The United Family announced in a press release it will partner with Lubbock-area school districts to host a school supply drive fundraising for local students in need. The release said the school supply drive will run from July 17 to July 30. Similar to past drives, guests are encouraged to donate at the […]
Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Southland Eagles
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Southland Eagles take flight with a new coach as former defensive coordinator Austin Moreno leads the program. Southland went 6-3, but missed out on the playoffs in 2023. Coach Moreno knows there are big expectations for the Eagles this season as they battle in a...
Armed and dangerous man on the loose in West Texas; wanted in Gaines County
GAINES COUNTY, Texas — The Odessa Crime Stoppers need the public’s help in finding 26-year-old Tyler Axel Rogers, who is wanted on numerous felony warrants out of Gaines County. He is considered armed and dangerous, as well as a flight risk. Rogers is 5’11”, weighs 160 lbs., and...
Wolfforth to spray for mosquitoes due to high concentration
WOLFFORTH, Texas — The City of Wolfforth said on social media it would spray Tuesday evening due to a high concentration of mosquitoes. The post said crews will spray for mosquitoes during the evening hours of Tuesday, July 16 through Thursday, July 18. The actual time of spraying will be determined by crew availability and weather conditions.
11 Lubbock students celebrate GED graduation
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Literacy Lubbock hosted a graduation ceremony for the students at Mahon Library on Saturday afternoon. The non-profit describes each student as committed and determined in their journey to this accomplishment. A general education development or GED is a certificate of high school equivalency in the state...
‘I’ll miss my baby forever’: Lubbock family coping with young mom’s death
Ariana Sanchez, 19, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on Friday, July 14, 2023, with whom she would have been "over the move in love." Sadly, Ariana passed away due to complications during childbirth. A year later, her mother is doing her best to keep her daughter's memory alive for her granddaughter.
Frenship grad Makayla Garcia joins Texas Tech softball team
Head coach Gerry Glasco added some local flavor to his inaugural Texas Tech softball roster. The Red Raiders announced the signing of Makayla Garcia on Tuesday. Garcia is a graduate of Frenship High School and spent her freshman year at UT-Tyler, where she helped the Patriots win the Division II national championship.
Texas Tech players rated too low by EA Sports College Football 2025
The biggest week of the year for video game players has arrived with the release of EA Sports College Football 2025. This is the first new edition of the massively popular video game franchise in over a decade and gamers across the nation are chomping at the bit to get the opportunity to see what the game has in store.
Biodegradable Plastics: A Sustainable Solution
Dr. Noureddine Abidi, Associate Dean for Research at Texas Tech University at the Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute, has made a breakthrough with his research regarding the use of plastic in the agricultural industry. After eight years of dedicated research, he has secured a patent for biodegradable plastic aimed at...
Lubbock Fire Rescue offers cool tips for summer power outages
LUBBOCK, Texas – Power outages can happen anytime, and they are certainly not rare in the summertime. Lubbock Fire Rescue’s Derek Delgado told EverythingLubbock.com what measures people should take if they encounter an outage. According to LFR, there are multiple ways to stay cool during a summertime power outage. To start, there are cooling centers […]
Teen indicted, accused of ‘playing around’ with gun before Lubbock shooting
Christopher Acevedo II, 19, was indicted for Manslaughter on Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left Rudy Romo Ramirez dead in the 2500 block of Cornell Street on July 1.
Daughter of Lubbock crash victim reminds drivers to slow down
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lanisa Dehn lost her 84-year-old mother, June Linker, in May 2020 after Ehvan Reyna struck her in the 8600 block of University Avenue. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported Reyna was traveling northbound on University Avenue in a Chevrolet Camaro at a “high rate of speed” when he struck Linker’s Toyota Camry. More than four […]
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