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Texas Tech 3x NCAA Champion signs professional deal with Adidas
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from the morning of July 17, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— Texas Tech track athlete Caleb Dean announced on social media that he has signed a professional deal with Adidas following his career at Texas Tech. Dean’s accolades deserve the professional spotlight for the 2023 and 2024 outdoor and indoor […]
Texas Tech students visit El Paso County Sheriff deputies
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Tech University students visited deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, July 16. Students must visit local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and first responders to get an idea of the type of calls they respond to, especially medical-related calls, according to the Sheriff’s Office. “During […]
Local Lubbock Craft Store Makes Painful Decision To Close, Cites Economy
After pouring seven years of dedication (and retirement savings) into their craft supply store, R&M Vinyl is calling it quits in Lubbock. R&M Vinyl specializes in vinyl made for arts and crafts and taught classes in the medium. Vinyl can be used on T-shirts, stickers and decals, signage, and more.
Noon Notebook: 2nd Annual christmas in July
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The second annual Christmas in July Sip & Shop event is happening Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11 am - 1 pm at the YWCA 6501 University Avenue. They’ll be accepting donations for school supplies to be given to the ‘FOUND’ organization.
Noon Notebook: 28th Caprock Classic Car Show
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The 28th Caprock Classic Car Show is on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Lubbock Christian University Campus. Event organizers say, “Last year we raised $22,000 that was distributed to local Lubbock charities and organizations.”. This free event will have Food Trucks,...
Wes Kittley headed to Texas Tech athletics Hall of Honor; Danny Amendola to Hall of Fame
The ring commemorating the Texas Tech men's track and field team's 2023 Big 12 outdoor championship looks big enough to slide off of Wes Kittley's finger. Bling for the team's 2024 indoor national championship hasn't come in just yet, so Kittley is fine celebrating the past for now. The same...
Lubbock Christian School named #1 private school in Texas for second consecutive year
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Lubbock Christian High School has been honored as the most outstanding 3A private school in Texas for the second consecutive year. Ranked first out of 40 schools in their classification, Lubbock Christian received the prestigious Henderson Cup from the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) for the 2023-2024 school year. This elite trophy is awarded to the school that accumulates the most points through excellence in athletics, academics, and fine arts competitions.
Young parents in need of home after losing everything in south Lubbock house fire
LUBBOCK, Texas— A Lubbock family needs donations for a new home quickly after theirs burned down Friday evening in south Lubbock, just a week before their newborn baby is due. 21-year-old David Martinez, 19-year-old Mariah Rodriguez and their son lived in a trailer that caught fire. Thankfully, they were not home at the time. Rodriguez […]
‘You really are a kid’: Undercover Snyder officer catches man for attempted enticement
Jose Luis Espinoza, 38, of Snyder, was convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor after a federal trial in Lubbock, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced on Monday.
Sizzling deals: Where to relish National Hot Dog Day in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— From backyard cookouts to bonfires with friends and family, hot dogs are a summer food staple. Savor these sizzling deals Lubbock eateries offer on Wednesday to celebrate national hot dog day. EverythingLubbock.com created a list of restaurants and fast food places to ketchup. If you know of any hot dog deals for National Hot […]
‘The Chosen’ creator, Dallas Jenkins, to speak at LCU in the fall
LUBBOCK, Texas — This fall, the creator and producer of the series The Chosen, will be at Lubbock Christian University for an event titled “An Inspiring Evening with Dallas Jenkins.”. On October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the McDonald Moody Auditorium, the LCU Foundation will bring the event,...
Thunderstorm Chances Next Several Days
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - As we clear out this morning, we’ll await a front cooling us down and popping off thunderstorms tonight. This afternoon, highs only range the 90s, with Lubbock topping out around 93. By mid afternoon, isolated thunderstorms are expected to begin to fire off, becoming a bit more widespread in the late evening and early morning hours.
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. ...
Driver arrested after high-speed chase through Levelland
LEVELLAND, Texas — A driver was apprehended after leading police on a high-speed chase through Levelland on Monday night, according to the Levelland Police Department. The incident began around 9:50 p.m. when an officer attempted to stop a 2017 GMC Sierra for a traffic violation in the 800 Block of West Avenue. The driver did not comply and fled, initiating a vehicle pursuit that spanned from the west city residential areas to the east, according to the press release.
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...
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