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Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
‘Beloved community event’: Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail loses funds after city council meeting
After the Lubbock City Council made a decision to cut $30,000 in funding from the First Friday Art Trail, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts said there was "no reason to cut this vital funding for a beloved community event."
KCBD Investigates Ordinance Outrage: Should the City of Lubbock raise rates to continue to provide private sewer lateral line maintenance?
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The KCBD Investigates Team continues to receive emails about a sewer line ordinance that affects every property owner in the City of Lubbock. The portion of a property owner’s sewer line from their home or business to their fence line is their responsibility. The private...
Tech leads nation in All-America Scholars for 2023-24
NORMAN, Okla. – There were 532 NCAA Division I athletes from 180 schools tabbed Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for the 2023-24 season on Thursday; the Texas Tech men's golf team had six recipients, a nation-leading number among all programs at the Power Five level. Joining the Red Raiders with...
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...
City of Lubbock to discuss 76 amendments to the UDC. Here is what you need to know
Less than a year after adopting the Unified Development Code, the City of Lubbock will host a public hearing to consider further amendments to its zoning and development standards. However, this is not the first time the city has had to change the UDC. The UDC was adopted by the previous city council in April and May 2023, but a few months before the code went into effect, citizens and city staff proposed changes to the code...
Blood supply in Lubbock area dwindling
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Vitalant continues its plea for blood donors as the supply in the Lubbock area continues to dwindle. Vitalant officials stated the blood supply is currently less than half of what is needed. The organization said it urgently needs Type O donations, known as the “universal” blood...
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