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City of Lubbock Code Enforcement reminds citizens of winter irrigation, public nuisances ordinances
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Code Administration Department field officers are on the lookout for local homes and businesses running sprinklers during sub-freezing temperatures. Any water use that causes runoff onto roadways or sidewalks has the potential to create unsafe conditions for both motorists and pedestrians. There are actually...
Q&A with Coach McGuire at 24th annual Quarterback S.A.C.K. Luncheon
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - We are just a little more than a month away from the first Texas Tech football game of the season, and on Thursday, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest kicked off the excitement with its 24th annual Quarterback S.A.C.K. Luncheon. The event included lunch,...
Lubbock Police participate in 16th Annual Tip-A-Cop benefiting Special Olympics statewide
LUBBOCK, Texas— The 16th Annual Tip-A-Cop Event Benefit will occur on Thursday, July 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse on 6101 Slide Rd. This is a joint partnership between the Lubbock Police Department and Texas Roadhouse. Officers will help serve guests at the “Tip-A-Cop” event and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas.
Camp New Beginnings providing a summer kids won’t forget
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, especially for kids. Started three years ago by Dr. Jennifer Wilson and a board of nurses, Camp New Beginnings was born. This camp provides four days of fun and events for kids with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Dr....
Comedy at the Cactus: Joe Bartnick This Friday!
You’ve seen him on Netflix and over the airwaves on Sirius/XM comedy…now see him LIVE at the Cactus!. Comedy at the Cactus: Joe Bartnick - Live in Lubbock!. Joe Bartnick is a standup comic, actor and writer. All Things Comedy released his comedy special titled “Bartnick – A Killing in Chicago.” The special was featured on Sirius/XM’s RawDog Channel. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in “Old Dads” - a.
Local nonprofit focused on equine-assisted therapy seeks volunteers
LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - Refuge Services, a Christian nonprofit organization specializing in equine-assisted therapy, is calling for compassionate and dedicated volunteers to join our team. We provide transformative therapy programs that harness the healing power of horses to support individuals facing a range of physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
1 person arrested in connection to Wednesday's game room shooting in Lubbock County
One person has been arrested in connection to Wednesday's shooting at a game room in Lubbock County, according to the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office. Through LCSO's investigation, a person entered the Donna Pac N Sac game room in the 6300 block of U.S. Highway 84 early Wednesday morning with a gun and shot a worker. The reason as to why the individual shot the worker was not made immediately clear. ...
TTUHSC School of Pharmacy Wins Award
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy has been honored with the 2024 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The school received the award at the AACP annual meeting on Sunday, July 21.
41 Inmates Charged With Murder Remain in Lubbock County Detention Center
Although homicides decreased in Lubbock in 2023, there are still quite a few people booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center on murder or manslaughter charges. Some have been sentenced and are awaiting transportation to prison. Others are stuck in a lengthy legal limbo with the case against them. Murder...
Here’s When The First Day of School Is For Lubbock-Area School Districts
It may have been a long, hot summer, but the first day of school is just around the corner and for many South Plains families, it will be here before you know it. That also means you will start seeing more back to school events happening in and around Lubbock.
Covenant Health to hold free colon cancer screening
LUBBOCK, Texas— Covenant Health will hold a free colon cancer screening on Saturday, August 24th at the Covenant Endoscopy Center located at 3610 21st Street. According to a social media post from Covenant Health, those interested in the free screening “must complete qualification pre-screening by Friday, August 2 to participate.” Here is a list of […]
Hector Limon credits parents for success that's led to Lubbock ISD Hall of Honor
In the late 1970s and early '80s, the Lubbock Christian University baseball team played a handful of games on Estacado High School's home field. Hector Limon made a point of attending each one. Growing up, Limon's father was a devoted Chaparrals fan, which rubbed off on him. His dad had a relationship with LCU coach Larry Hays, which made the prospect of playing for the Chaps all the more enticing. ...
Slaton Bakery hosts second Texas Banana Pudding Festival
LUBBOCK, Texas — Slaton Bakery will host the second annual Texas Banana Pudding Festival on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. The bakery will offer four different puddings available to enjoy. A social media event said the flavors were Church Lady Banana Pudding, Fireball Boozy Banana Pudding, The King, inspired by Elvis and Cherry Delight.
Yesterday is Today, Today is Tomorrow
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Our conditions for the next several days remain virtually identical, only picking up slightly next work week. Today, like yesterday, we’ll see mostly sunny skies and a range of 90s. Other than a degree or two of variation here and there, highs remain about the same, a trend we’ll see carried into tomorrow and Saturday. Sunday begins a slight warm up that follows into the work week, putting us in the upper 90s and eventually around the 100 mark Tuesday and Wednesday.
‘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...
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.
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