Lubbock driver gets 15 years for deadly hit-and-run incident
LUBBOCK, Texas — Christina Hernandez pleaded guilty on Monday to intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and failure to render aid. She was sentenced to 15 years TDCJ with 71 days of jail credit for the October 2021 incident that resulted in the death of Jacoby Springfield, 20. EverythingLubbock.com previously...
Lubbock teen killed in New Year’s fireworks accident
An 18-year-old male died on January 1 due to a fireworks accident while shooting fireworks in the street with family and friends.
Motorcycle accident on Loop 250 claims life of Lubbock man
MIDLAND, Texas — A fatal motorcycle accident on West Loop 250 North claimed the life of a Lubbock man Thursday evening, according to Midland Police and Fire Department officials. The incident occurred at 8:02 p.m. when the operator of a 2004 Harley Davidson Sportster, identified as 38-year-old John Joseph...
Fire started by inmate at Lubbock County Detention Center
Mauro Castillo, an inmate at the Lubbock County Detention Center, set his cell on fire after igniting his county-issued mattress while being interviewed on camera. Castillo is being held with a bond of $50,000.
Texas’ Hands-Down Best Cafe Is A Family-Owned Hotspot With Award-Winning Coffee
While Texas may not rank among the top 5 best coffee destinations in America for 2025, the Lone Star State has one standout city that claimed the No. 1 spot on USA Today's list of the "10 Best Independent Coffee Shops for 2025." Even though Austin has "the coolest street in America" sprinkled with cafés, and Dallas...
The Monterrey Melt Returns to the Whataburger Menu
Along with the Monterey Melt, also making a return to the Whataburger menu for a limited time is the Chicken Fajita Taco.
15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Ejected from ATV Driven by 14-Year-Old Girl and Pinned...
The Texas teen died in the incident on Saturday, Jan. 3
Baby surrendered at Safe Haven Baby Box in Lubbock marks first in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock Fire Rescue Chief Richard Stewart on Monday announced a mother surrendered her baby at the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9 within the past 10 days. “Thank you to the mother, you had the courage and love for your baby to give them an opportunity at life.” said Chief […]
Krista Gerlich Gives Eligibility Update, Details Months-Long Effort to Bring Stephanie Okechukwu to Texas...
Texas Tech Lady Raiders officially welcomed its newest and most unique addition this week, as 7-foot-1 center Stephanie Okechukwu arrived in Lubbock this weekend following months of behind-the-scenes work to complete her signing and travel process. Head coach Krista Gerlich confirmed that Okechukwu actually signed...
Texas Tech Finds Answers at Wide Receiver With Jalen Jones, Donte Lee Jr. Additions
The Red Raiders added key playmakers to their roster through the transfer portal, answering questions about the future outlook at wide receiver.

















