Proposed 936-acre data center in northeast Lubbock headed to city council
The fate of a 936-acre "major hyperscale data center" in Lubbock rests in the hands of the city council, which will soon decide whether to approve or deny it — after it faced opposition from the city's zoning commission. At its regular scheduled meeting on Jan. 8, the City of Lubbock's Planning and Zoning Commission...
Slaton police identifies 3 killed, 2 injured in Sunday night shooting
SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - Slaton police released new information about a fatal Sunday night shooting on Tuesday afternoon. According to Slaton PD, 27-year-old George Cantu, who is listed as the suspect, was mad over marriage and child visitation issues with his common-law ex-wife, 24-year-old Jasmine Rivas. Cantu went...
Buddy Holly Hall appoints new Chief Advancement Officer
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of January 12, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas — Buddy Holly Hall announced today that Michael V. Hutchison has been named Chief Advancement Officer, a senior leadership role overseeing fundraising, donor engagement and long term advancement strategy. Dan Pope, Board...
Search for Lubbock homicide suspect continues three years later
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department is continuing to ask for the public’s help solving the 2023 homicide of David Perez, 30. On January 13, 2023, officers were called to the 1900 block of Avenue M at 5:29 a.m. Police found Perez with a gunshot wound to his side. He was taken to University Medical Center...
Meet The Most Wanted Fugitives in Lubbock for January
There are some new faces on the top 10 most wanted list to start the new year.
Multiple agencies responding to fire in East Lubbock County
LUBBOCK COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are on the scene of a fire that has spread to multiple structures in East Lubbock County. LCSO said the first report of the fire came at 9:51 p.m. in the 6200 block of E. County...
1 seriously injured after being hit by car in south Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Police and first responders were called out to south Lubbock on Monday afternoon where someone was hit by a car. LPD said the call for the crash was made at 3:50 p.m. in the 2700 block of 82nd. St. According to police, the person is seriously injured.
Millie’s to open first Texas location in Lubbock
Millie's has filed permits to open its first Texas location in Lubbock, with construction scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026, and completion aimed for Spring 2026. The location will be at 11421 Slide Road, Suite 110.
New details in Lubbock shooting with serious injuries
Court documents revealed new information in the Jan. 6 shootings on Avenue Q that left two people injured, with one sustaining serious injuries.
Lubbock man arrested after threatening to kill Co-workers
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Man, Johnathan Estes, 50, was charged with aggravated assault and interfering with public duties on Thursday, January 8. According to an affidavit from the Lubbock Police Department, Jonathan Estes, was threatening to stab a Co-worker, while swinging a sharp object in the air causing the...

















