Driver injured after car strikes garage in East Lubbock
Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle collision that caused one person to be injured and resulted in no structural damage to the building.
Lubbock ISD rejects prayer period, approves book challenge process
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday against adopting a period of prayer or designating a time for students to read religious texts during the school day. New state legislation gives school districts the option to designate a specific time during the day for...
Country star Koe Wetzel announces Lubbock concert
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of February 26, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas— Country music star Koe Wetzel will perform at Cook’s Garage in Lubbock, according to a social media post from the venue. Wetzel, known for songs like “Love”, “Make Believe,” and “Cold and Alone”, will be accompanied by...
Texas Issues Bird Flu Alert as Avian Influenza Spreads in Wild Birds
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department issued a wildlife health alert as avian influenza, or bird flu, continues spreading among wild birds in parts of the Panhandle. Last week, the agency cautioned about the "highly pathogenic" disease, citing circulation in wild bird populations in Amarillo and Lubbock. The...
Pittsburg native Koe Wetzel announces massive world tour
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Country singer and Pittsburg native Koe Wetzel announced a massive world tour Thursday dubbed The Night Champion World Tour, which includes Bossier City performance slated for September. Fellow East Texan and Anderson County native Kolby Cooper is scheduled to open 10 of the U.S. tour dates.
Lubbock Police Searching For Texas Lottery Ticket Thief
Lubbock Police need the public's help identifying a suspect.
Get Ready for Your Clock to “Spring Forward” on March 8th
Get ready for the clock change that’s as predictable as the first flowers of spring—though not everyone is thrilled about losing that hour of rest.
Former Lubbock city councilman enters hospice care after lifelong battle with Lynch syndrome cancers
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Randy Christian, a former Lubbock city councilman, has entered hospice care after decades of battling multiple cancers linked to Lynch syndrome, a genetic mutation that significantly increases the risk of developing several types of cancer. Christian, who has been married to his wife Margaret...
Food for Thought: Dirty utensils at one low performer this week
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Seventy-nine combined violations between four low performers this week. Hayashi Midtown at 3701 19th had 14 violations. Multiple cold foods were above the safe cold temperature of 41 degrees - including: raw salmon, green onions and spicy tuna. The dish washer was not sanitizing. The can...
Caprock Chronicles looks at history hidden in the West Texas sand
Editor’s Note: Caprock Chronicles is edited each week by Jack Becker, a librarian at Texas Tech University. He can be reached at [email protected]. Today’s essay, by Gene Lynskey, a life-long resident of Cochran County and hunting guide, originally appeared in the Avalanche-Journal in September 2020 and recounts...

















