Lubbock ISD establishes criteria for school closures, mergers
The above video shows the top local headlines for the morning of January 26, 2026. LUBBOCK, Texas— The Lubbock Independent School District approved new criteria for closings and consolidations during LISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, January 22. The proposed primary metrics to be considered are overall...
Winter weather weekend crashes in Lubbock
Severe winter weather in Lubbock, Texas has caused 32 vehicle crashes over the past few days, prompting officials to urge drivers to use caution and reduce speeds when traveling in icy conditions.
Hale, Lubbock and Lamb ran hot in 2025 as Texas saw extremes
2025 brought above-average heat to Lubbock, Hale and Lamb while Texas ended 4th warmest with 162 tornadoes and catastrophic July flooding.
Lubbock’s Sam’s Club set for $1 million renovation project
LUBBOCK, Texas–Lubbock’s only Sam’s Club will soon undergo a remodeling project, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The start date is expected to begin by May 3, 2026, with an estimated completion date of September 17, 2026. The project will renovate the club cafe and deli area, including...
Former Smith County Judge injured, husband killed in West Texas crash
LUBBOCK, Texas (KETK) – Former 321st District Court Judge Carole Clark was severely injured and her husband former Smith County District Attorney AD Clark III died in a car crash while returning to Texas from a trip to New Mexico recently. According to current 321st District Court Judge Robert Wilson, Carole was...
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of Texas
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake was felt across multiple Texas cities this morning, Jan. 26.
George Strait Announces 2 More Texas Shows!
The King of country music is returning to Texas earlier than expected! George Strait will be performing two additional Texas shows in April, prior to his previously announced shows is Lubbock on April 24 and April 25. Strait will perform at the Moody Center in Austin on Thursday, April 9...
Flight from DFW to Midland makes emergency landing in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An American Airlines flight, operated by Envoy, from Dallas Fort Worth heading to Midland made an emergency landing in Lubbock Monday evening. While details are limited at this time, our sister station in Lubbock, and the flightradar24 app, said the flight (AA3573) made an unexpected...
LISD approves new criteria for closures, consolidations
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Independent School District now has a new framework when considering which schools will stay open or which ones will close down. The school board unanimously approved the District Optimization Framework this week. It creates a firm standard of the requirements needed to keep a campus...
Conviction deferred for man who hid guns in deadly 2023 shooting
A 69-year-old man who was injured in a shooting more than two years ago that left one man dead was sentenced to 10 years of community supervision after he admitted to hiding the weapons used in the shooting. Burns Phenix Jr., who has been out on bond, appeared in court Jan. 15 and pleaded guilty to a count of...

















