Two killed in crash in northwest Lubbock, south of Shallowater
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - Two men were killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened at the intersection of FM 179 and FM 2641 around 4 p.m. The preliminary report from Texas DPS says a 2011 Toyota Camry, driven by Sammy Zapata, 19, of Lubbock, was traveling eastbound on FM 2641 and failed to stop a
Professor Turned Drug Dealer: Former Texas Tech Faculty Member Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Conspiracy
Lubbock, TX – A former Texas Tech marketing and supply chain professor pled guilty today for his leadership role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould. Daniel Taylor, 51, of Lubbock, Texas, was charged in February 2026 with conspiracy...
Step back in time at Lubbock Landmark’s Archeology Days
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 10, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — Experience an active archeological site firsthand at the Lubbock Lake Landmark’s annual Archaeology Days event on July 16-18. Free tours will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. during the event and will give visitors insig
Joey McGuire Sends Early Message to TCU Before Thanksgiving Showdown
Joey McGuire shared new details on Texas Tech's quarterback, leadership, and championship goals, giving TCU fans an early look at the Thanksgiving rivalry.
Lubbock drug dealer who shot at deputy sentenced to 15 years in prison
A 25-year-old man who admitted to firing at a Lubbock County Sheriff's Deputy two dozen times in August was sentenced Wednesday, July 8 to 15 years in prison. Tamajhe Turner, who has been held at the Lubbock County Detention Center since Aug. 28, 2025, appeared Wednesday before U.S. District Judge James Hendrix, who se
Lubbock man arrested, charged with aggravated robbery
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock man is in custody after being arrested in connection with a robbery that happened Monday at a business near 50th & Slide, according to the Lubbock Police Department. Nathan Reyes, 48, was taken into custody on Thursday with assistance from SWAT and charged with...
The Crimes Every Lubbock Prairie Dog Would Commit If They Had Opposable Thumbs
Those little fuzzy prairie dogs standing at attention around Lubbock aren't just cute — they're apparently already eyeing your snacks and your parked car. Thumbs are the only thing holding them back.
What Is A Witch’s Broom Anomaly, And Why Do They Form In Lubbock?
I recently saw a very interesting post in Lubbock Gardening and Plant Lovers on Facebook (a fantastic resource if you're into that kind of thing). A Lubbock local (hi Brandi!) posted about what appeared to be a very gnarly and strange nest in a tree- asking what the heck could have made this nest? Some guessed squirrel
Over 10 pounds of meth found in Lubbock traffic stop
Meghen Farmer, 38, was arrested after authorities found more than 10 pounds of meth during a Lubbock traffic stop.
Lubbock Fire Rescue contains kitchen fire at apartment complex
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of July 10, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to an apartment complex for a fire in the 5300 Block of 51st Street around 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning. LFR said a small kitchen fire was contained to one apartment. Fire Marshals office […]
