‘She had a big heart’: Family mourns loss of vibrant and kind-hearted Alexandra Ordaz
LUBBOCK, Texas— A wave of tragedy and sorrow struck the family of 31-year-old Alexandra Ordaz after they learned of her untimely passing. Early Saturday morning on August 9, a speeding driver took the life of her and Ruiz Pardo while they were turning east into a convenience store parking lot, leaving behind a family...
The Farmers’ Almanac Has Released Its Winter Outlook for Texas
Who is ready for winter?! Okay, there are probably very few people who are ready for winter around here. It's still hot outside and most of us are just waiting for False Fall in Texas until we get to real Fall. But for some, looking ahead is fun and some...
Frenship Memorial High School officially opens, welcomes first students
WOLFFORTH, Texas (KCBD) - Frenship Memorial High School opened its doors this week, welcoming its first freshmen and sophomores; beginning a new chapter for Frenship ISD as the district celebrates its 90th year. Students helped pick the school mascot, colors, and fight song, giving them a personal role in shaping...
Lubbock City Council votes to reduce all impact fees to zero sparking debate
The Lubbock City Council voted to reduce all impact fees to zero, a decision that was met with disagreement from former impact fees committee member Thomas Payne, but supported by West Texas Home Builders CEO Victoria Whitehead.
Lubbock schools show improvement, maintain high marks in TEA Accountability Rankings
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Education Agency has released its accountability ratings for the last school year. For the 2024-2025 school year, Frenship ISD was given a “B” rating by the TEA, an improvement from its “C” rating the year before. The TEA’s ranking for...
First woman to graduate from Texas A&M vet school retiring after long Lubbock career
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A longtime Lubbock veterinarian is retiring after nearly six decades of caring for some of the most beloved family members - pets. While her clients are sad to see Dr. Sonja Lee go, she wasn’t welcomed into the field of veterinary medicine with open arms.
Triple digits for some Thursday, hot for all
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Gulf moisture is remaining decent across the region Thursday and Friday. It does not mean much for storm development, but it shows there’s a modest attempt from southeasterly winds to continue to usher in that moisture. Showers and thunderstorms are slim again, but cannot be...
Lubbock Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder, Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A Lubbock woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. The murder took place in 2022 in central Lubbock. 20-year-old Bailey Forrest pleaded guilty on Friday to murder. The plea was in connection to the death of Robert Stewart who was killed in his vehicle back in September of 2022...
Lubbock native competes in Miss Texas pageant, spreading message of female empowerment
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - “Women and girls still believe that their opinion isn’t worth hearing.”. Grace Shoop grew up being raised by a group of strong women who taught her her opinions matter. A message she is now spreading as an adult. “Growing up and seeing how I...
Lubbock police searching for indecent assault suspect
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Lubbock Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is investigating an indecent assault that occurred in south Lubbock. On June 30th, an indecent assault against a 17-year-old occurred in the 5100 block of 82nd Street between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The suspect is described...