Lubbock man arrested for online child solicitation; bond set at $75K
Fidel Garcia III, 25, was charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor for intentionally communicating over the internet in a sexually explicit manner with a 17-year-old.
Smith Unit corrections officer arrested in Lubbock, placed on leave
Jo'Brian Liendo, a 19-year-old correctional officer at the Smith Unit in Lamesa, was arrested in Lubbock for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon and Driving While Intoxicated with an open container and is now on leave pending investigation.
Police arrest second suspect in connection to Lubbock shooting
Twenty-four-year-old Tadrian Ward was arrested on Tuesday, April 14 on one charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
TxDOT to open Loop 88 to traffic
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Department of Transportation is making history this week, as the state opened four miles of Lubbock’s second major state loop, Loop 88, to traffic. State and city leaders cut the ribbon on the project this morning. Contractor Sacyr Construction USA, LLC, is scheduled to begin removing barriers on the Loop 88 on-ramps this afternoon. That operation is expected...
Texas Tech Hosts Elite Recruit to Fill Major Backcourt Void
After a quiet start to the offseason, Texas Tech may finally be gaining momentum as one of the top guards in the transfer portal visits Lubbock.
LFR update reveals over 1,000 pallets burned in Wednesday fire near propane tank
Lubbock Fire Rescue released an update regarding the pallet fire that broke out around 10:30 a.m.
Ferrum victims may have places to look for recovery assets, says receiver who handled...
Ferrum Capital victims may want to know about companies Joshua Allen is connected to, said the court-appointed receiver who took control of Allen’s assets in the Amarillo Walk-On’s case. Once the money is collected in the Walk-On’s case, Lubbock attorney Max Tarbox will step down from his receivership...
Diekemper Luncheon honors community service, raises funds for South Plains Food Bank
Article provided by Terry Greenburg of the Rotary Club of Lubbock. Former Lubbock Mayor and attorney David Langston became the latest recipient of the Rotary Club of Lubbock’s prestigious Diekemper Service Above Self Award last week during the club’s Diekemper Luncheon at the South Plains Food Bank. Also...
2027 three-star safety Prentice Mackyeon details ‘wonderful’ Texas Tech visit
Texas Tech's primary recruiting base under head coach Joey McGuire will always be the Lone Star State, but the Red Raiders are starting to pursue and land prospects from out of state at a higher rate. More guys from around the country are visiting Lubbock, including Prentice Mackyeon, a 2027 three-star safety out of John Curtis High School in New Orleans, LA.
Here’s a look at who qualified for area track
With the district certification deadline for track and field having passed, area athletes are preparing for their area meets.

















