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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...
Texas Tech Reportedly Paid $1.2 Million for Softball Transfer
NIL has truly changed everything. It's being reported that Texas Tech paid $1.2 million for softball transfer NiJaree Canady... Stanford transfer pitcher NiJaree Canady has committed to Texas Tech, she announced Wednesday on social media. A source told On3 that as part of her commitment, she agreed to terms on an NIL deal with the third-party collective The Matador Club. A source close to the situation told On3 the deal is nearly $1.2 million.
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...
Highland Oaks residents have mixed feelings about annexing into Lubbock city limits
LUBBOCK, Texas — Many homeowners in the Highland Oaks Neighborhood, which is south of 146th St. and east of Frankford Ave., want to move into city limits so that they can have access to a sustainable water supply. However, some have mixed feelings about the annexation. The homeowner’s association...
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...
Arrington working to shut down expansion of Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Congressman Jodey Arrington is working to shut down funding for a proposed expansion of a wildlife refuge. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Plan to expand Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge finalized, draws criticism. The budget committee chairman delivered a speech on the House floor on Tuesday; he argued against...
Lubbock’s Hottest Season is Seeing a Major Cooldown
Mid July and August are typically the hottest part of the year here in Texas. We regularly see 100+ degree days, little rain, and it leaves us all wanting the cooler seasons to come faster. If you are the type that hates the heat, then you are in luck, because...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
Inside Out Foundation hosting West Texas Shootout to support traumatic event survivors
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Inside Out Foundation needs your help supporting survivors of traumatic events. The foundation is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year, the West Texas Shootout, in just a few weeks. The foundation provides aesthetic products and services at no cost to survivors of traumatic events,...
President of Odessa Development Corporation ousted by Odessa City Council
ODESSA, Texas — Changes are coming to the Odessa Development Corporation. On Tuesday night, Odessa City Council voted to remove Kris Crow as president of the ODC. A change in Odessa leadership. “A little shocked more so than anything else," Crow said. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven believes there was...
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
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