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Meet Lubbock’s Ten Most Wanted Gang Fugitives for August
Want to help authorities cut down on crime in Lubbock? Your help is needed to identify and locate some of Lubbock's most wanted fugitives. As Lubbock Police try to get a handle on crime in Lubbock, citizens continue to hear about shootings and crime nearly everyday, and the Anti-Gang Center of West Texas is hard at work taking down known gang members. And the website StopLubbockGangs.org is an important tool supported by local, state, and federal agencies.
City of Lubbock continues search for new chief of Lubbock Fire Rescue
LUBBOCK, Texas— The City of Lubbock invited the public to a meet and greet reception for the Lubbock Fire Rescue chief finalists at the civic center on Thursday night. City Manager, Jarrett Atkinson said they began the search two months ago. The city said in a press release, these finalists were the results of an intensive […]
Friday morning top stories: Bicyclist struck by car in Central Lubbock hospitalized
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. A man is in custody after a six hour standoff near 46th and Ave. N. Police say the situation is connected to an armed robbery Monday night near 11th and Slide. Details here: 1 in custody after Thursday night SWAT response. Bicyclist injured...
1 seriously injured in car, bike collision at 44th & Q
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is said to have serious injuries after a collision involving a car and a bicycle Thursday night. The call came in at 10:15 p.m. from 44th & Avenue Q. We’ll continue to update this story as we learn more.
Lubbock spa to host back-to-school clothes drive for those in need
Lubbock, Texas — Royal Esthetics Day Spa, located in the Pueblo building on 50th Street and Salem Avenue, is hosting a back-to-school clothes drive to help those in need of clothes for the new school year. Owner and licensed esthetician, Teresa Douglas, told EverythingLubbock.com she wants to help the...
Tech soccer ripped by four-goal first half
No. 8 Texas Tech soccer surrendered four first-half goals in its 4-0 season-opening defeat against No. 4 Penn State at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. Penn State midfielder Jordan Fusco opened the match for the Nittany Lions with a left-footed goal six minutes into play. Fusco’s...
City to host ribbon cutting for new Lubbock Health Department building on Friday morning
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - City leaders are inviting the public to celebrate the opening of the brand new Lubbock Health Department building. The new facility is located near 50th Street and Avenue U. It offers updated clinic rooms, an in-house pharmacy with vaccines and expanded space for different departments to collaborate.
While competing in Lubbock, Paris Bronze Medalist describes Olympic experience
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the windmills of West Texas, there is no rest for the United States Archery team. Days removed from their successful performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which included a silver medal and a bronze, all four of the same athletes are taking aim once again- this time, at the Berl Huffman Sports Complex in Lubbock, for U.S. Archery’s 140th Target Nationals & U.S. Open.
One year after crash takes life of 20-year-old, scholarship made in his honor
As the one-year mark approaches since the tragic dirt bike crash that claimed the lives of 20-year-old Cash Mullins and his childhood best friend, Cutter Watson, a special scholarship has been established in Mullins' honor.
Ten Texas Tech freshmen expected to make an early impact
Inside the Red Raiders points out 10 freshmen, some true freshmen, some who redshirted last season, expected to make a big impact as early as this year. Texas Tech assistant coach Kenny Perry said recently during a post practice media availability that the future is bright at running back and indeed, two true freshmen running backs Cameron Dickey and J'Koby Williams made this list. It got me thinking, though, running back isn't the only position group at Texas Tech which boasts some impressive young talent.
Texas Tech Athletics announces updates to improve traffic flow, safety for 2024 season
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As Texas Tech University kicks off its 2024 football season, the focus is on enhanced safety and security. Recent improvements have been made to help improve the experience, including the newly open South End Zone Project and ongoing construction of the Womble Football Center. Key updates...
New restaurant coming to Abilene
A longtime fan of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open his own location in Abilene, according to a media release. Local entrepreneur Matt Farler is slated to open a new Capriotti's Aug. 27 at 3655 Catclaw Drive. Farler frequented the sandwich shop while attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. ...
VA to break ground for new health care center at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Veterans Affairs health care center will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Fort Bliss, 18549 Heavy Medics. Last December, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $617,499,000 contract to Clark Construction […]
My new Chevy only had 26k miles when a $3,150 part went out – dealership couldn’t fix it but I still had to pay my bill
A TRAILBLAZER owner was left to pay for an undrivable car – his transmission went out before 30,000 miles. Even though he couldn’t drive his new car for months, he was expected to make his loan and insurance payments. Fernando Garanzuay bought a gently used Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV with only 14,000 miles from a San […]
State Rep. Charles ‘Doc’ Anderson to retire early
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) — State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announced he has informed Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan that he is retiring early from the District 56 Texas House seat he has held since 2005. According to the Office of “Doc” Anderson, he […]
Professional slap fighting events can soon happen in Texas
The seven members appointed by the governor to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation agreed unanimously at their July 23 meeting to officially recognize and license slap fighting in the state. This comes after similar moves in Nevada, Florida and California and despite some doctors raising alarm bells about athletes potentially suffering serious injuries.
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